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Navigator Newsletter-May 2021

Two Researchers in Lab

Stick to your Approved Protocol

Learn how to check your protocol in HoverBoard before beginning any procedures or techniques on animals.

Dare 2 Care

Laboratory animal professionals experience many positive and rewarding interactions when caring for and working with research animals. However, these professionals also may experience conflicting feelings and exhaustion.

‘The University of Washington has developed a Compassion in Science Program called Dare 2 Care (D2C), which emphasizes self-care and helps laboratory animal professionals identify stress factors and work toward a personal solution to relieve stress.

For more information and resources designed to assist all members of the research team in understanding and coping with this common concern by managing the emotional challenges resulting from the care and use of laboratory animals, please check out their website at Dare 2 Care.

Warm Weather Is Coming!

Appropriate clothing must be worn in all vivariums and lab spaces (pants, long skirts, etc.)

No open-toed shoes!

If you have any questions about clothing requirements, please contact your facility supervisor.

EH&S Chemical Container Labels

Chemical burns have occurred due to mislabeled chemical containers. You can avoid accidents and injuries by downloading new container labels that accurately describe the contents and hazards in your chemical containers.

Learn more on EH&S’s Chemical Container Labels page.

Tips for completing the Animal Use Medial Screen (AUMS) Form

University faculty, staff and students must complete an animal use health screening prior to working in any animal care and use environment to evaluate and address potential health risks related to working with research animals.

You can help speed up the health screening process by following EH&S’s tips when completing the online Animal Use Medical Screening (AUMS) form.

Gerbils Available for Adoption

Comparative Medicine has gerbils available for adoption. Interested individuals should contact Vet Services ARCF:

  1. Full name
  2. Contact information (email and phone number)
  3. Association with UW (researcher lab, name of person who referred, etc.)
  4. Number of animals to adopt

All candidates must be able to communicate in a timely manner.
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