2022 NCALAM Workshop in Lab Animal Medicine
Presented both In Person and Virtually by:
Workshop Dates: May 12-14, 2022
The COVID-19 policies for the workshop have changed due to NC State University policies changing. At this point proof of vaccination, a negative PCR test, and masks are all suggested but are not required. Please contact ceregistration@ncsu.edu with any questions.
These policies are subject to change. Any changes will be communicated with registrants and updated on this website.
The annual North Carolina Workshop in Laboratory Animal Medicine is appropriate for veterinarians specializing in laboratory animal medicine, especially those preparing for ACLAM board certification.
The workshop will present relevant topics in laboratory animal medicine with an emphasis on the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) primary species and recent literature. Registration for the workshop is required.
The slide collection established by the team at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) will be available for review electronically May 12th – May 31st. This collection includes biology and diseases of many laboratory animal species.
The ACLAM Mock Exam by the International Mock ACLAM Exam Coalition will be given on Saturday, May 14th and is open to all interested individuals. Workshop registration is not required to participate in the mock exam. Anyone wishing to attend only the mock exam should contact Jenny Estes at jmestes2@ncsu.edu.
Course Schedule
Thursday, May 12th
| Time | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00A - 8:15A | Meeting Introduction | Jenny Estes, MS, DVM, DACLAM - North Carolina State University
Ilana Galex, MS, DVM, DACLAM - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| 8:15A - 9:15A | Laboratory Animal Regulations | Anna Hampton, DVM, DACLAM, DACAW - Duke University School of Medicine |
| 9:15A - 10:15A | Secondary NHP Species Models & Diseases | Felicitas Smith, DVM, DACLAM - Duke University School of Medicine |
| 10:15A - 10:30A | Break | |
| 10:30A - 11:30A | Comparative Medicine Review | Sara Andux, DVM, PhD, DACLAM - University of Pittsburgh |
| 11:30A - 12:30P | Nonhuman Primate Colony Management & Occupational Health | Melaney Gee, MS, DVM, DACLAM - Wake Forest University School of Medicine |
| 12:30P - 1:00P | Lunch | |
| 1:00P - 2:00P | Mouse Models Related to Aging | Brian Wilgenburg, MS, DVM, DACLAM - National Institute on Aging (NIA) |
| 2:00P - 3:00P | Zebrafish Biology, Husbandry & Diseases | Derek Norford, MS, DVM, PhD - North Carolina Central University |
| 3:00P - 3:15P | Break | |
| 3:15P - 4:15P | Swine Biology, Models & Diseases | Steven Shipley, DVM, DACLAM - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| 4:15P - 5:15P | Other Rodents | Vanessa Lee, DVM, DACLAM - Emory University |
| 5:15P - 6:00P | Logos & Acronyms Quiz (optional) | Jenny Estes, MS, DVM, DACLAM - North Carolina State University
Ilana Galex, MS, DVM, DACLAM - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| 6:00P - 8:00P | Social Networking Event at NCSU CVM | |
Friday, May 13th
| Time | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00A - 10:00A | Rodent Nomenclature | Kathleen Pritchett-Corning, DVM, DACLAM - Harvard University |
| 10:00A - 11:00A | Anesthesia, Analgesia & Euthanasia | Morika Williams, DVM, PhD, DACLAM - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| 11:00A - 11:15A | Break | |
| 11:15A - 12:15P | JAALAS Review | Angela Garner, DVM, DACLAM - Duke University School of Medicine |
| 12:15P - 12:45P | Lunch - Optional Equipment Quiz | |
| 12:45P - 1:45P | Amphibians & Reptiles | Dorcas O’Rourke, MS, DVM, DACLAM - East Carolina University |
| 1:45P - 2:45P | Dog Biology, Models & Diseases | Tyler Long, DVM, DACLAM, DABT - National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) |
| 2:45P - 3:00P | Break | |
| 3:00P - 4:00P | Occupational Health & Zoonoses | Victoria Baxter, DVM, PhD, DACLAM - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| 4:00P - 5:00P | Rat Biology & Models | Allison Williams, DVM, DACLAM - Charles River Laboratories |
Saturday, May 14th
| Time | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00A - 12:00P | ACLAM Mock Exam | |
| 12:00P - 2:00P | ACLAM Mock Exam Review | |
Registration
Registration fees are as follows:
- Veterinarians (in person or virtual) – $350
- Veterinary Students (in person or virtual) – $50
Registration fees include:
- Admission to the workshop (in person or virtual)
- Electronic copies of course handouts
- 15 Continuing Education (CE) credits from the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board (full attendance required to receive the total CE credit)
- Electronic access to the NIEHS Comparative Medicine slide sets
- Continental breakfast, lunch, and refreshment breaks for on-site attendees
- Admission to a Social Event on Thursday evening for on-site attendees
If you have any questions about registration or need assistance, please contact ceregistration@ncsu.edu.
Location & Lodging
The workshop will take place at the NC State University College of Veterinary Medicine located at 1060 William Moore Drive in Raleigh, North Carolina. A block of rooms are available at the Ramada Raleigh located at 1520 Blue Ridge Road in Raleigh (directly next door to the CVM). Please call the Ramada directly at 919-832-4100 and use the group code 2022WLAM to reserve your room at the discounted rate ($69 per night).
Important Information
Please note the following:
- No one will be admitted into the workshop without a paid registration.
- All in-person attendees should have a government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, military ID, etc.).
- All course handouts will be provided electronically.
- The NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine is a short 3 minute walk from the adjacent hotel (Ramada Inn). Please refer to campus map. The Ramada Inn is seen at the far left of the map.
- The workshop will be held in B-112 (South Theater). There will be signs to direct you to the room. Please enter the building through the main entrance of the CVM Main Building.
- The Veterinary Medicine Library is located in the south end of the CVM Building near the South Theater.
- Limited parking for the workshop will be available with permit in the parking deck located behind the Research Building. You may request a parking permit when registering for the course. Free parking is available at the Ramada and at the State Fairgrounds lot located across Blue Ridge Rd. (refer to the above map).
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds will be granted for notices received in writing by seven days prior to the course. After that time, there will be a 25% cancellation fee. No refunds will be granted after the course has begun.