Give an overview of this program, describing its particular strengths and any unique aspects that are not addressed in any of the other sections | The University of Chicago Laboratory Animal Medicine Training Program is a 3-year non-degree seeking American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) recognized residency program intended for veterinarians who want to pursue a career in the laboratory animal medicine field. The principal aim of the program is to provide the trainee with the knowledge and technical skills necessary to develop a successful career in laboratory animal medicine and science in an academic or industry setting. Five board certified ACLAM diplomates participate in the program and the trainee will be matched with one veterinarian who will act as a mentor throughout the residency. The trainee will be involved in all aspects of animal care and use at the University of Chicago, one of nation's leading biomedical research facilities, which is comprised of 6 central animal facilities and 6 satellite facilities with a total square footage of ~139,000 sq. ft. The program goals are met through the following 3 training elements: Experience: The supervised experience will be split into multiple clinical rotations these various specialties: Small Animal (including gnotobiotics), Large Animal/Nonhuman primate, Aquatics, Facilities/Operations, IACUC/IBC (throughout all 3 years), Small Animal Imaging Core, Transgenic Mouse Core, Microsurgery Core, and other university research core facilities. The resident will rotate through these rotations during the 1st and 3rd year of the program. The aims of these rotations are for the trainee to: - Prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases of laboratory animals
- Recognize and minimize pain and distress
- Develop enrichment programs for various species
- Provide veterinary services to support research including surgical models
- Perform and manage animal husbandry
- Consult with investigators on protocol development and selection of animal models
- Provide necessary investigator and personnel training
- Understand the regulatory role of the Attending Veterinarian by reviewing IACUC protocols, attending IACUC meetings/semi-annual inspections and IBC meetings
Didactic: The didactic portion will cover all 3 years of the program and involve formal laboratory animal didactic lecture series, journal club, pathology rounds and various other educational seminars. The goals are to: - Understand and interpret the laws regulations and guidelines for the humane care and use of animals in research
- Learn basics of laboratory animal biology and diseases
- Become prepared for the certifying examination of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine
Research: The research project, which will occur during year 2, will either be a collaborative project in the lab of a U of C faculty member or a clinical laboratory animal medicine project within the department. The aims are for the trainee to: - Conduct individual and collaborative research
- Complete research project that involves writing an IACUC protocol, performing literature searches, developing hypotheses, collecting data, performing statistical evaluations, writing and submitting a paper for publication in a peer-reviewed journal
- Present research findings or other topics at local/national meetings
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Give a few literature citations of publications completed by trainees during their tenure in this program |
- Luchins KR, Bowers CJ, Mailhiot D, Theriault BR, Langan GP. 2020. Cost Comparison of Rodent Soiled Bedding Sentinel and Exhaust Air Dust Health-Monitoring Programs. J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci 59:508-511.
- Pach NM, Luchins KR, Kim GH, Langan GP, Theriault 2020. Unexpected Cardiomyopathy and Cardiac Dysfunction after Administration of Sulfadiazine-trimethoprim Medicated Diet to ICR mice (Mus musculus). Comp Med 70:384-389.
- Luchins KR, Mailhiot D, Theriault BR, Langan GP. 2020. Detection of Lactate Dehydrogenase-Elevating Virus in a Mouse Vivarium Using an Exhaust Air Dust Health Monitoring Program. J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci 59:328-333.
- Mailhiot D, Ostdiek AM, Luchins KR, Bowers CJ, Theriault BR, Langan GP. 2020. Comparing Mouse (Mus musculus) Soiled Bedding Sentinel Health Monitoring with Exhaust Air Dust Surveillance Programs. J Am Assoc Lab Anim Sci 59:58-66
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