NESBR offers on-line training for prospective and new IACUC members, staff and non-affiliate members. The program consists of six weekly self-led lessons plus exercises. Our instructor holds zoom conference office hours each week 7PM – 8PM, to help students with the lessons and to facilitate discussions among classmates.

The six training modules are:

(1) Introduction; (2) Laws, Regulations & Policies Impacting Animal Research; (3) A Brief History of Animals and Ethics in Research; (4) The Animal Care & Use Program / IACUC Form, Function & Interaction; (5) IACUC Protocol Review; (6) Semiannual Program Review and Facilities Inspection.

OUR 2027 online training dates are below!

Course Opens Mandatory Zoom Participation Time
Friday, February 26, 2027 Tuesday, March 2, 2027 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday, May 28, 2027 Tuesday, June 1, 2027 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday, September 3, 2027 Tuesday, September 7, 2027 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday, November 16, 2027 Tuesday, November 16, 2027 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM