BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Laboratory Animal Management Association - ECPv6.15.13//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://lama-online.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Laboratory Animal Management Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20200308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20201101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20210314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20211107T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20220313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20221106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20230312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20231105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T130000 DTSTAMP:20251224T004636 CREATED:20250929T233250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T193325Z UID:10000022-1762344000-1762347600@lama-online.org SUMMARY:Rapid Quarantine: Accelerating Model Access for Better Research DESCRIPTION:About this Webinar:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sharing research animals between institutions is a critical component of research\, especially for genetically engineered models that are not commercially available. However\, these animals are of varying health statuses\, requiring a mandatory quarantine period to prevent infectious outbreaks. \nWe are utilizing a Rapid Quarantine process that allows rodent models to be assessed directly upon arrival utilizing a PCR-based surveillance process. After initial sampling upon arrival and unpacking\, the animals are not manipulated again until the time of shipment\, minimizing handling and bio-security risks. \n Test results are supplied to the receiving veterinarian or import coordinator within 7-10 days. Animals arrive at our facility\, are tested\, cleared\, and shipped out again all within three weeks. The Rapid Quarantine procedure dramatically accelerates the quarantine process in comparison to traditional quarantine programs that often extend much longer. \nOver the past 10 years\, we have processed 351 cohorts where animals were sampled upon arrival and resampled 2 weeks later. Every single one of those cohorts had the same health status from both sample collections. These results show that our Rapid Quarantine procedure can successfully identify the health status of animals upon arrival. This refined approach\, utilizing a single assessment upon arrival\, minimizes the time needed for quarantining animals\, while confidently identifying problematic agents in a shortened period. We have shown\, with a decade of validation\, that PCR-based testing upon arrival is a sound method to quarantine animals\, while dramatically reducing the time and impact on the animals and the research.  \n \n Register Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About our Presenter:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christopher Dowdy\, PhD \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Chris Dowdy is the Associate Director of Scientific Development for Research Models and Services (RMS) at Charles River. He provides scientific support for the contract breeding group and for the development of new models. He also oversees the CRISPR-based Model Creation service in North America.   \nChris is a molecular biologist with experience ranging from generating and characterizing animal models to large-scale automation\, genotyping\, and sequencing.   \nBefore joining Charles River in 2016\, Chris worked for Beckman Coulter Genomics\, focusing on nucleic acid extraction\, sequencing and automation. He earned a BS degree in Biology and Literature from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2006 and received his PhD in Biomedical Science from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2012.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now! URL:https://lama-online.org/event/rapid-quarantine-accelerating-model-access-for-better-research/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lama-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Christopher-Dowdy.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T130000 DTSTAMP:20251224T004636 CREATED:20250823T002018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T090727Z UID:10000020-1760529600-1760533200@lama-online.org SUMMARY:Scheduling of Animal Care Staff DESCRIPTION:About this Webinar:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Managing schedules for animal care staff has traditionally been a time-consuming and error-prone process\, often relying on pen\, paper\, and endless revisions. In this webinar\, we’ll explore the remarkable shift to an online scheduling platform that transforms how teams coordinate\, communicate\, and cover shifts.  \nAttendees will learn how moving away from manual scheduling not only reduces stress and confusion\, but also improves staff satisfaction\, ensures proper animal coverage\, and saves valuable administrative time. We’ll share lessons learned from making the transition\, highlight best practices\, and demonstrate the powerful benefits of online scheduling tools designed specifically with animal care in mind.  \nWhether you’re currently juggling paper calendars or already considering a move online\, this session will provide practical insights and inspiration to modernize your scheduling process.  \n \n Register Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About our Presenter:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amy Laufenberg\, LAT\nAnimal Care ManagerWisconsin National Primate Research CenterUW Madison \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amy is an Animal Care Manager at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center\, where she oversees teams supporting biomedical research. She has twenty years of experience in the animal care field\, starting her journey in 2005 as an Animal Care Specialist in the US Army and then joining the primate center in 2013. Amy has been an active member of the Lab Animal Management Association (LAMA) for about 7 years serves as the Program and Awards Committee Chair and currently on the LAMA Board of Directors. Amy is focused on developing and implementing systems that promote employee morale\, team building\, and career development while maintaining and improving the highest standards of animal care.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About our Presenter:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erika Swanson-Petro\nAnimal Care ManagerWisconsin National Primate Research CenterUW Madison \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Erika is an Animal Care Manager at the Wisconsin National Primate Research Center\, where she oversees teams supporting infectious disease and neuroscience research. With over eight years of experience in the animal care field\, she brings a well-rounded background spanning both zoological institutions and biomedical research environments. Erika has been an engaged member of the Lab Animal Management Association (LAMA) for more than three years and currently serves as the Program and Awards Committee Chair. She is particularly focused on developing and implementing systems that promote effective team leadership\, operational efficiency\, and the highest standards of animal care in complex research settings.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now! URL:https://lama-online.org/event/scheduling-of-animal-care-staff/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lama-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Amy-L.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T130000 DTSTAMP:20251224T004636 CREATED:20250911T013015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T165016Z UID:10000021-1760011200-1760014800@lama-online.org SUMMARY:Inspiring the Next Generation: The Importance of Outreach in Lab Animal Science for Students DESCRIPTION:About this Webinar:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In this presentation\, Ms. Kachellek will share her personal journey of becoming more involved in lab animal outreach and the steps she took to address significant gaps in education surrounding this important topic. Ms. Kachellek will also discuss the development of an educational program designed to engage students of various age groups\, fostering a deeper understanding of lab animal science and ethics. \n \n Register Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About our Presenter:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andrea Kachellek\nBS\, RLATG\, CMAR\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andrea Kachellek\, BS\, RLATG\, CMAR\, is a Senior Supervisor in Comparative Medicine at AbbVie Inc.\, North Chicago\, Illinois. Since joining AbbVie in 2017\, Andrea has led a dedicated team of animal care technicians and overseen an animal facility supporting oncology and imaging research. Her career in laboratory animal science began in 2006 at the Medical College of Wisconsin\, where she rose from animal care technician to trainer and supervisor. \nAndrea brings deep expertise in managing germ free\, barrier\, and biocontainment (including ABSL-3) facilities\, with a strong focus on staff training and developing innovative training materials\, including becoming a certified Everything DiSC Practitioner. She is passionate about outreach within the laboratory animal science (LAS) community—a commitment that has grown since 2018. Andrea’s leadership and dedication have made a lasting impact on advancing standards\, collaboration\, and education in her field. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now! URL:https://lama-online.org/event/inspiring-the-next-generation-the-importance-of-outreach-in-lab-animal-science-for-students/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://lama-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Andrea-Kachellek-Pic-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T130000 DTSTAMP:20251224T004636 CREATED:20250727T224700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T000157Z UID:10000019-1756296000-1756299600@lama-online.org SUMMARY:SOAR: Strategic Planning and Beyond DESCRIPTION:About this Webinar:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The only thing that is constant in life is Change. Change is difficult for all\, and continuous cycles of change can send staff members into a downward spiral of apathy\, disinterest\, motivational detachment\, emotional indifference and fatigue. During these times organizational leaders need to focus on employee engagement. Managers and supervisors need to define the “Why?” for their staff members. Organizational strategic planning provides an opportunity to re-engage staff in understanding their purpose. A new tool for a leader’s toolbox is SOAR: Building Strengths-Based Strategy. SOAR presents an exciting strategic planning methodology that works. It is strength-focused and gives permission to the organization to “bask in” their strengths as the basis to build on past successes.\n \n Register Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About our Presenter:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc S. HulinDVM\, DACLAM\nPresident and CEOLAM&S Consulting\, Inc.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Hulin is a graduate of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. He became board certified in Laboratory Animal Medicine after completing a three-year residency at the University of Michigan Medical School. Marc retired in December of 2022 after working for 35 years in 6 different global biopharmaceutical companies. Marc is a Past President of AALAS and currently serves as a Council Member Emeritus for AAALAC International. Marc has completed over 110 site visits for AAALAC International including programs in Africa\, Asia\, Europe and North America. Marc is currently the President and CEO of LAM&S Consulting\, Inc. which is a comprehensive consulting firm that provides programmatic continuous improvement to its clients. Marc is currently enjoying retirement and consulting with institutions who truly realize that caring for animals translates into caring for patients. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now! URL:https://lama-online.org/event/soar-strategic-planning-and-beyond/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lama-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MarcHulin.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250716T130000 DTSTAMP:20251224T004636 CREATED:20250604T024624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250727T223318Z UID:10000018-1752667200-1752670800@lama-online.org SUMMARY:Leadership Lessons from the Vertical World DESCRIPTION:About this Webinar:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This inspiring 60-minute session draws unique parallels between the world of rock climbing and the journey of leadership. Through personal stories—both on the wall and in the workplace—you’ll explore six key leadership principles gained through experience\, including building trust\, embracing failure\, forging your own path\, and mastering tools and techniques. From Animal Care Technician to managing a mouse production facility at Regeneron\, the speaker shares hard-earned insights that will motivate and challenge you to reach new heights in your leadership journey.\n \n Register Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About our Presenter:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stephen Keeney RLATG\, CMAR \nManager\nRegeneron Pharmaceuticals \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stephen Keeney is manager of a genetically-modified mouse production facility with Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in Tarrytown\, New York.  He joined Regeneron in 2009 as an animal care technician\, with seven years of prior animal experience.  He is RLATG and CMAR certified\, with a Th.M.  Other vocational experience includes 17 years in church ministry and 27 years licensed as an armed guard. \nHis life hobbies have been motorcycles\, martial arts\, rock climbing\, knife collecting\, and guitar.  He resides with his wife\, stepson\, and a menagerie of pythons\, other snakes\, lizards\, cats\, and a tarantula. \nSteve finds his greatest satisfaction by helping other people in their life skills and careers\, sharing lessons from his eclectic personal journey.  He has experienced the joy of success\, but also the pain of recovering from catastrophic failure.  He believes that good people are the most important assets of any business\, crucial to the desired final product.  A working principle of his team is “Bosses give orders\, but leaders build leaders.” \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now! URL:https://lama-online.org/event/leadership-lessons-from-the-vertical-world/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lama-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Headshot-SK-LAMA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T130000 DTSTAMP:20251224T004636 CREATED:20250512T032812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T075154Z UID:10000017-1749643200-1749646800@lama-online.org SUMMARY:Navigating Triple Constraints with Genetically Engineered Models – Savings for Researchers and Institutions DESCRIPTION:About this Webinar:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This webinar explores how researchers and institutions can strategically navigate the triple constraints of cost\, time\, and quality by leveraging optimized approaches to generating\, characterizing\, preserving\, and delivering your genetically engineered models. Key focus areas include quarantine strategies\, cryopreservation\, and breeding of complex models\, with actionable solutions that align with the 3Rs (Replacement\, Reduction\, and Refinement).\n \n Register Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About our Presenter:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Dowdy\, PhD\nAssociate Director\, Scientific DevlopmentCharles River Labs\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Chris Dowdy is the Associate Director of Scientific Development for Research Models and Services (RMS) at Charles River. He provides scientific support for the contract breeding group and for the development of new models. He also oversees the CRISPR-based Model Creation service in North America. \nChris is a molecular biologist with experience ranging from generating and characterizing animal models to large-scale automation\, genotyping\, and sequencing. He works with clients and partners to vet potential options and network across Charles River portfolio for solutions. Chris is a prolific science educator with numerous talks\, webinars\, and blogs on genetics\, molecular biology\, rodent breeding\, biotechnology\, and automation. \nBefore joining Charles River in 2016\, Chris worked for Beckman Coulter Genomics\, focusing on nucleic acid extraction\, sequencing and automation. He earned a BS degree in Biology and Literature from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 2006 and received his PhD in Biomedical Science from the University of Massachusetts Medical School in 2012.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now! URL:https://lama-online.org/event/navigating-triple-constraints-with-genetically-engineered-models-savings-for-researchers-and-institutions/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lama-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Christopher-Dowdy400x400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T130000 DTSTAMP:20251224T004636 CREATED:20250429T023501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T064933Z UID:10000016-1747828800-1747832400@lama-online.org SUMMARY:Operational Efficiency – “How to Make Effective Strategic Business Decisions” DESCRIPTION:About this Webinar:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Analysis paralysis is an inability to make a decision due to over-thinking a problem. Decision making in an animal care and use program is extremely complex because of the exhaustive number of collaborative partners and stakeholders that require the animal research department’s support to enable and facilitate preclinical research. Many teams and individuals struggle with making effective and efficient strategic business decisions because of analysis paralysis. The Process: A Decisive Decision-Making Tool was created to help executives\, leaders\, managers\, teams\, and individuals in the world of laboratory animal medicine and science make decisive decisions.\n \n Register Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About our Presenter:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marc S. HulinDVM\, DACLAM\nPresident and CEOLAM&S Consulting\, Inc.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Hulin is a graduate of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine. He became board certified in Laboratory Animal Medicine after completing a three-year residency at the University of Michigan Medical School. Marc retired in December of 2022 after working for 35 years in 6 different global biopharmaceutical companies. Marc is a Past President of AALAS and currently serves as a Council Member Emeritus for AAALAC International. Marc has completed over 110 site visits for AAALAC International including programs in Africa\, Asia\, Europe and North America. Marc is currently the President and CEO of LAM&S Consulting\, Inc. which is a comprehensive consulting firm that provides programmatic continuous improvement to its clients. Marc is currently enjoying retirement and consulting with institutions who truly realize that caring for animals translates into caring for patients. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now! URL:https://lama-online.org/event/operational-efficiency-how-to-make-effective-strategic-business-decisions/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lama-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MarcHulin.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250418 DTSTAMP:20251224T004636 CREATED:20241118T053759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T182216Z UID:10000012-1744588800-1744934399@lama-online.org SUMMARY:2025 LAMA/ATA 41st Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The LAMA/ATA 41st Annual Meeting will be held in Fort Walton Beach\, FL on April 14-17\, 2025. URL:https://lama-online.org/event/2025-lama-ata-41st-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:The Island Resort at Fort Walton Beach\, 1500 Miracle Strip\, Walton Beach\, FL\, 32548\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lama-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/The_Island800x500.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T130000 DTSTAMP:20251224T004636 CREATED:20250316T205634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T142858Z UID:10000015-1742990400-1742994000@lama-online.org SUMMARY:Better Together: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Creating Inclusive Environments DESCRIPTION:About this Webinar:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Imposter syndrome is a phenomenon experienced particularly among highest achievers. It is the persistent inability to believe that one’s success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved because of one’s own efforts or skills. It’s that sinking sense that you are a fraud in your industry\, role or position\, regardless of your credibility\, authority or accomplishments (Dealing with Imposter Syndrome When You’re Treated As An Imposter. NY Times Kristin Wong 2018). \nImposter syndrome is often seen in minorities\, women\, first generation college graduates\, and those in other marginalized groups and is exacerbated by racism\, sexism\, gender bias\, etc. In this webinar we will further delve into the definition of imposter syndrome and the systemic dynamics of it\, commit to owning who we are\, and discuss creating environments where we combat imposter syndrome. \n \n Register Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About our Presenter:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica Hart HuntMPA\, B.S.\, B.A.\, RLATG\nSenior Manager—Technical Operations for Veterinary Sciences\nBristol Myers Squibb\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jessica started her career at BMS in December 2023 as Senior Manager—Technical Operations for Veterinary Sciences. She has been in the field of biomedical research for the past 23 years. She began at Charles River Laboratories in 2002 and briefly worked on that contract until becoming a full-time employee at GlaxoSmithKline where she worked until 2015 when they closed the R&D operations in Research Triangle Park\, North Carolina. Jessica became a long-term substitute teacher briefly before re-entering the field and becoming an animal care technician at Duke University. She then took a job as animal care technician and then trainer at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Jessica completed the Leadership Training Program at UNC-CH as she has always been passionate about education and leading others. Soon after Jessica accepted a role as Facility Manager at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and after working there for three years moved on to Vanderbilt University as Cage wash manager. Jessica’s mother-in-law became ill\, and her wonderful husband was adamant about not allowing his mother to go into a rest home\, so their family moved to Oxford\, NC\, so her husband could take care of his mom. Jessica accepted a position as Assistant Operations Manager at Duke University. Her mother in-law-passed away nine months later\, and Jessica began her job search\, thus landing in Seattle\, WA. As a former colleague once said\, “she doesn’t let the grass grow under her feet.” Jessica is a Mental Health Ally lead for the Seattle site and looks forward to continuing to empower and educate others about mental health and destigmatizing mental health issues\, especially in minority communities. She is also a co-lead for the Black Organization for Leadership and Development (BOLD). \nJessica has earned a B.A. in Political Science\, Master of Public Administration\, and B.S. in Family and Consumer Science with a concentration in Child Development and Family Relations from North Carolina Central University. Go Eagles! She has also earned a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Duke University. Jessica is a servant leader and looks forward to continuing to serve others and “transform patients lives through science” in her day to day life. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now! URL:https://lama-online.org/event/overcoming-imposter-syndrome/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lama-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Jessica-Hart-Hunt400x500.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250212T130000 DTSTAMP:20251224T004636 CREATED:20250202T040402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T195302Z UID:10000014-1739361600-1739365200@lama-online.org SUMMARY:Management Tips You Wish You Knew Yesterday DESCRIPTION:In this session we will use polling software to gather responses on a set of questions regarding what you wish you knew\, and what advice you have to share. We aim to make this as interactive as possible in a large group webinar format while also sharing some of the things we wish we knew when we were taking on our first management positions. We will talk about the balance of being supportive while also setting expectations for your team. Attendees can expect to hear some relatable stories and hopefully a few tricks to add to your playbook. \n \n Register Now!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Valerie Hill\, B.S.CMAR\, ILAM\, RLATG\nDirector of Campus Animal Resources University of Michigan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Travis Stein\nCMAR\, ILAM\, RLATG\nAssistant Director Husbandry Operations University of Michigan\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Now! URL:https://lama-online.org/event/management-tips-you-wish-you-knew-yesterday/ CATEGORIES:Webinar LOCATION:https://lama-online.org/event/management-tips-you-wish-you-knew-yesterday/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T140000 DTSTAMP:20251224T004636 CREATED:20241102T051947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T010420Z UID:10000011-1736946000-1736949600@lama-online.org SUMMARY:#WhatIf We Talk About Our Work? DESCRIPTION:Presenter: F. Claire Hankenson\, DVM\, MS\, MFA\, DACLAM \nOngoing initiatives toward openness and transparency for animal research are aimed to build understanding and trust across stakeholders engaged in biomedical research. This presentation will touch on the U.S. Animal Research Openness (USARO) efforts dedicated to providing resources research organizations\, as well as to the general public\, about essential research for the betterment of animal and human health. In addition\, examples of openness efforts and review of the 2023 #WhatIf social media campaign will be discussed. The opportunity to learn from one other and share stories and experiences will add exponential value to openness efforts within our respective organizations. \n\nThis webinar is free for LAMA Members. Log in to display the Registration button. URL:https://lama-online.org/event/whatif-we-talk-about-our-work-lama-webinar/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lama-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/FCH-headshot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T140000 DTSTAMP:20251224T004636 CREATED:20241202T003140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T010454Z UID:10000013-1733835600-1733839200@lama-online.org SUMMARY:Responsibly Breeding Genetically Modified Rodents DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Christopher Dowdy \nDescription: The principles of the 3Rs (Replacement\, Reduction\, and Refinement) have guided preclinical research for decades\,  and we can also embrace a foundational fourth “R” – Responsibility. Working with animals responsibly not only helps you develop therapeutics for patients\, but also demonstrates your commitment to animal welfare. \nIn this webinar\, we will discuss challenges of breeding complex genetically modified rodents and best practices for maintaining managing genetically engineered models while being mindful of the 3Rs plus responsibility. We look at ways you can reduce colony size and support the wellbeing of research animals by leveraging the data for your colony and using tools at key steps\, like assisted reproduction through IVF. \n\nThis webinar is free for LAMA Members. Log in to display the Registration button. URL:https://lama-online.org/event/responsibly-breeding-genetically-modified-rodents/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lama-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Christopher-Dowdy400x400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T170000 DTSTAMP:20251224T004636 CREATED:20230121T050205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T070657Z UID:10000007-1681718400-1681750800@lama-online.org SUMMARY:Leadership Boot Camp DESCRIPTION:Time Management\, Develop the Leader Within You\, and Conflict Resolution will be the topics our facilitator will guide you through. You will leave with tools and methods to help improve your leadership and management approaches.\n$325 Member registered for annual meeting\n$350 Member not attending annual meeting\n$425 Non-member registered for annual meeting\n$450 Non-member not attending annual meeting \nCourse fees are refundable up to two weeks prior to the course\, minus $50 processing fee.  Two weeks before the course\, no refunds will be issued including no shows.  All cancellation requests must be made in writing and sent via email to info@lama-online.org\, or mail to LAMA\, 1161 Wayzata Blvd E #247\, Wayzata\, MN  55391 \nIn accordance with the Title III of the American Disabilities Act we invite all registrants to advise us of any disability and any request for accommodations relating to their specific needs. Please submit your requests as far as possible in advance of the first day of the event. \n\nFill out my online form.\n\n Fill out my Wufoo form! URL:https://lama-online.org/event/leadership-boot-camp/ LOCATION:Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort\, 400 Mandalay Ave\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33767\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lama-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Sarge-e1675139761980.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230417T170000 DTSTAMP:20251224T004636 CREATED:20230121T045319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230212T192605Z UID:10000006-1681718400-1681750800@lama-online.org SUMMARY:M1 Preparatory Course – 1 DAY DESCRIPTION:Open for anyone at any stage of studying for the M1 Exam. This training is open to both LAMA members and non-members and will focus on the M1 training material. \nThis workshop is designed to cover key skills of the manager – Leading\, Organizing\, and Controlling. The workshop will offer theory and group exercises to deliver the material. \nAttendees should invest in the McGraw Hill Textbook available from AALAS Library \nManagement Training Manual \n \nCOST FOR M1 PREP:\n$275 Member registered for annual meeting\n$300 Member not attending annual meeting\n$375 Non-Member registered for annual meeting\n$400 Non-Member not attending annual meeting \nRegistration does not include LAMA/ATA Annual Meeting registration which starts Monday\, April 17\, 2023\, with a Kick-Off Reception Monday night. \nTest will NOT be offered on-site as can be proctored at institute after course \nCourse fees are refundable up to two weeks prior to the course\, minus $50 processing fee.  Two weeks before the course\, no refunds will be issued including no shows.  All cancellation requests must be made in writing and sent via email to info@lama-online.org\, or mail to LAMA\, 1161 Wayzata Blvd E #247\, Wayzata\, MN  55391. \nIn accordance with the Title III of the American Disabilities Act we invite all registrants to advise us of any disability and any request for accommodations relating to their specific needs. Please submit your requests as far as possible in advance of the first day of the event. \n\nFill out my online form.\n\n Fill out my Wufoo form! URL:https://lama-online.org/event/m1-preparatory-course-1-day/ LOCATION:Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort\, 400 Mandalay Ave\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33767\, United States CATEGORIES:Training ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lama-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/CMAR-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230322T140000 DTSTAMP:20251224T004636 CREATED:20230118T030416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T044233Z UID:10000005-1679490000-1679493600@lama-online.org SUMMARY:Inspiring Trust and Motivation in the Workplace - LAMA Webinar DESCRIPTION:As leaders we need to not only motivate but inspire our staff. This presentation addresses the importance of strategies and tools that you can use to help your people stay enthusiastic about their work. \nRemember the importance of leadership in motivating your team members and encouraging them to exceed their expectations. By taking steps to become a transformational leader\, you can encourage loyalty and trust\, and inspire\, support and recognize others. More than this\, you can inspire them to achieve extraordinary things. \n \nSpeaker: Morag Mackay\nSenior Director for the Department of Laboratory Animal Care\nLa Jolla Institute for Immunology \nMorag Mackay is the Senior Director for the Department of Laboratory Animal Care at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology in San Diego\, CA. She has over 35 years of experience in laboratory animal science. She first became qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in the United Kingdom where she also received her Certificate in Education. Following her move to the US she has become certified as a Registered Laboratory Animal Technologist and as a Surgical Research Specialist. Morag has worked with multiple laboratory animal species throughout her career and has worked in the academic\, pharmaceutical\, biotech and contract laboratory environment. She is actively involved with both local and National AALAS and served as the President for National AALAS in 2019. Ms. Mackay also serves as an ad hoc specialist for AAALAC International. \nMs. Mackay has presented on a variety of topics relevant in the Laboratory Animal Science field and has presented at local\, District and National meetings and seminars. She is also a certified Pilates Instructor and is a huge advocate of work/life balance to enhance our leadership skills in the workplace. \nPlatform: Zoom (during your registration process you will be given the Zoom login information within your confirmation notice \nUnable to attend?: Send questions to info@lama-online.org by Monday\, March 20 \nLimit 100 Participants per Webinar\nRecordings of this webinar will be available to LAMA Members on the website through the Members Only portal between 1-2 weeks following the live webinar \n\nFill out my online form.\n\n Fill out my Wufoo form! URL:https://lama-online.org/event/inspiring-trust-and-motivation-in-the-workplace-lama-webinar/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230222T140000 DTSTAMP:20251224T004636 CREATED:20230118T025834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230131T044155Z UID:10000004-1677070800-1677074400@lama-online.org SUMMARY:The Impact of 3-D Printing on Research and Its Animals - LAMA Webinar DESCRIPTION:3-D printing is revolutionizing a multitude of industries\, including the medical and research fields. In research and veterinary medicine\, it contributes to the illustrious 3R’s by refining the way we go about surgeries\, customization of implants\, and creation of novel enrichment devices. Furthermore\, bioprinting\, or 3-D printing with living cells or other biomaterials\, is predicted to have a huge impact on reduction and replacement of research animals. In this presentation you can learn more about 3-D printing\, how it works\, what it is being for today\, and new and improved methods to support research and its animals. \n \nSpeaker: Jenna Schoenberger\nClinical Laboratory Animal Veterinarian\nUniversity of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center \nJenna Schoenberger\, VMD\, is currently a clinical laboratory animal veterinarian at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She is a second-career veterinarian that started in the corporate world before graduating vet school at the University of Pennsylvania in 2018. She became a laboratory animal medicine resident at the University of Chicago in 2019. Prior to residency\, she has also worked in research labs and private practice. \nPlatform: Zoom (during your registration process you will be given the Zoom login information within your confirmation notice\nUnable to attend?: Send questions to info@lama-online.org by Monday\, February 20 \nLimit 100 Participants per Webinar\nRecordings of this webinar will be available to LAMA Members on the website through the Members Only portal between 1-2 weeks following the live webinar \n\nFill out my online form.\n\n Fill out my Wufoo form! URL:https://lama-online.org/event/the-impact-of-3-d-printing-on-research-and-its-animals-lama-webinar/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T130000 DTSTAMP:20251224T004636 CREATED:20230118T024917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230128T234421Z UID:10000003-1674648000-1674651600@lama-online.org SUMMARY:Work/Life Integration - LAMA Webinar DESCRIPTION:I have heard in the past keep work at work and home at home. This outdated way of thinking no longer works. If we want to get and retain happy\, engaged\, and healthy employees we must encourage work-life integration\, which is the idea of blending both personal and professional responsibilities rather than viewing them as separate entities. This might look like bringing one’s children into the office when schools are closed or completing chores while on a conference call. Join me for a discussion on work-life integration. \n \nSpeaker: Jessica Hunt\nAssistant Operations Manager\nDuke University \nPlatform: Zoom (during your registration process you will be given the Zoom login information within your confirmation notice\nUnable to attend?: Send questions to info@lama-online.org by Monday\, January 23 \nLimit 100 Participants per Webinar\nRecordings of this webinar will be available to LAMA Members on the website through the Members Only portal between 1-2 weeks following the live webinar. URL:https://lama-online.org/event/work-life-integration-lama-webinar/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200424 DTSTAMP:20251224T004636 CREATED:20190623T213606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191014T033638Z UID:10000002-1587340800-1587686399@lama-online.org SUMMARY:2020 LAMA/ATA 36th Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Annual conference is the highlight event for the Laboratory Animal Management Association and Allied Trade Association. Join your colleagues in Scottsdale\, Arizona for 4 days of forums and educational sessions on lab management best practices and the evolution of our industry. URL:https://lama-online.org/event/2020-lama-ata-36th-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort\, 5001 N Scottsdale Rd\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85250\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://lama-online.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/2020-LAMA-ATA-Meeting-Scottsdale.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR