Are you studying for the Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) Exam? Do you have questions, and don't know where to find the answers? Are you interested in pursuing your CMAR certification, or are you in the process of attaining it now? You are in luck. NCAB will host a special double workshop available at the 2025 Seminar!
Both an M2 and AR module review workshop for CMAR certification will be held before the seminar kicks off. This is your chance to jump-start your studies, learn with others, and have the chance to ask questions.
Option is available to register for one, or both, modules:
2025
AR and M2
(do both, get 25% off!)
AR only
M2 only
Seminar attendee
$250
$175
Workshop only
$400
$275
Special Guest Presenter: Diana Baumann
When: Monday 9/15 8am-5pm: AR Workshop
Tuesday 9/16 8am-5pm: M2 Workshop
Registration Deadline: August 16 2025
Occupancy: 30 members per day
Where: Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland (Location Info)
Reservation Link: https://book.passkey.com/e/50859067
Quick links:
Scavenger Hunt 2025.doc participation info - Participation is encouraged for all Exhibitors!
Renew your Institutional Membership to take advantage of Member-only pricing.
For help with questions, please email us.
2025 NCAB Seminar Registration: Both Days
Don't miss out on EARLY REGISTRATION pricing, available through August 15 only.
Strengthening Oversight: Effective Post-Approval Monitoring in Animal Care and Use Programs
Post-approval monitoring (PAM) can be a valuable resource for animal care and use programs when used effectively. This workshop will explore how PAM supports compliance with approved protocols, enhances animal welfare, and fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Participants will examine the key elements of a successful PAM program, including protocol review, direct observation, documentation practices, and communication strategies. Through case studies and interactive discussions, attendees will learn how PAM can serve as a proactive strategy for education, risk mitigation, and quality assurance. Emphasis will be placed on practical implementation, alignment with institutional goals, and constructive engagement with investigators and research staff.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Define the purpose and scope of post-approval monitoring (PAM) as it applies to an animal care and use program.
2. Describe key components of an effective PAM program, including planning, implementation, documentation, and follow-up.
3. Differentiate between compliance-driven and quality assurance–oriented approaches to PAM.
4. Recognize common barriers to successful implementation of PAM and learn how to overcome these challenges.
5. Interpret findings from post-approval monitoring and determine appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
6. Engage with investigators and research staff in a constructive and educational manner during post-approval monitoring activities.
7. Integrate PAM into broader institutional oversight efforts, including protocol review, training, and semi-annual evaluations.
Enjoy food, drinks, and entertainment with live music from Local Souls @localsoulsmusic
Get one last question in for vendors, ask a presenter about their talk, get to know our growing community!
This event is open to anyone for $30 a ticket.
You do not need to register for seminar to attend.
Questions? Email info.ncabaalas@gmail.com
We look forward to seeing you there!
2025 NCAB Seminar Registration: Thursday Only
AstraZeneca in collaboration with NCAB is proud to announce a one-day Animal Sciences & Technologies Symposia!
This event will feature TWO topics that will shed light on the continuing improvements in our Laboratory Animal Science field.
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Registration is FREE but REQUIRED at the request of AstraZeneca for parking and visitor ID purposes.
WHEN: September 25, 2025, 9a-4p
WHERE: AstraZeneca, One Medimmune Way, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Starting at 9am the first symposium will be on Anesthesia with a talk from our featured speaker, Dr. James Marx.
There will be a break from 12p - 1p for lunch and to socialize. Lunch is available for purchase at an on-site cafeteria or many options across the street at Kentlands Place.
Starting back at 1p our next symposium topic, Refinements in Rodent Handling for Husbandry and Technical Procedures, will have Dr. Megan Lafollette as a featured speaker.
The symposium will conclude at 4p.
The deadline to register is September 23, 2025!
Parking information will be sent out to registered attendees prior to the event.
Questions can be sent to:
krystal.nacel@astrazeneca.com OR info.ncabaalas@gmail.com
Anesthesia Symposium
Featured Speaker: Dr. James Marx
Dr. James Marx received his DVM for Cornell’s veterinary school, his PhD from Penn State University in Kinesiology and did a residency in laboratory animal medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, becoming a diplomate of ACLAM in 2009. After his residency, he accepted a job as a laboratory animal veterinarian and faculty appointment at UPenn. In addition to his clinical responsibilities, his research focuses on improving the care and welfare for mice used in biomedical research. A large portion of this research has focused on improving the anesthesia of mice, a species which, due to its small size, presents many unique challenges in anesthesia.
Refinements in Rodent Handling for Husbandry and Technical Procedures
Featured Speaker: Dr. Megan LaFollette
Dr. Megan LaFollette is the Executive Director at the 3Rs Collaborative, where she leads over 100 volunteers across the globe in advancing replacement, reduction, and refinement. With over a decade of experience in practical animal welfare and 3Rs solutions, she has been instrumental in advancing widespread implementation of evidence-based strategies such as refined mouse handling, rat tickling, workplace wellness programs, environmental health monitoring, and microphysiological systems. She holds a PhD in Animal Behavior and Welfare from Purdue University and sits on the AVMA’s steering committee for human-animal interactions. Dr. LaFollette is driven by a deep belief in the power of collaboration to advance better science - for both people and animals.
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