Animal resources team members shown in the Center for Molecular Medicine are Ben Weigler, director and attending veterinarian; John Gray, laboratory technician; Meghan Munn, laboratory assistant; and Savannah Maienschein, administrative assistant. | University of Nevada, Reno press release.
Animal resources team members shown in the Center for Molecular Medicine are Ben Weigler, director and attending veterinarian; John Gray, laboratory technician; Meghan Munn, laboratory assistant; and Savannah Maienschein, administrative assistant. | University of Nevada, Reno press release.
The Association for the Evaluation and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC) has given full reaccreditation to the University of Nevada, Reno.
According to a news release shared by the university, the reaccreditation came after a site visit and review development that highlights the school’s commitment adhering to protocols established by regulatory agencies towards the handling and use of animals.
According to Dean Burkin, professor and chair of the University’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee: “The successful renewal of the University’s AAALAC accreditation reflects the outstanding commitment of our animal resources team led by Dr. Benjamin Weigler, who provides the highest level of care for animals on our campus. This success can also be attributed to our outstanding faculty, students and staff engaged in research and who demonstrate a strong commitment to animal welfare.”
The university reports that AAALAC wanted to recognize school staff for "providing and maintaining an excellent program" and noted the "cohesion of the program across all locations under the leadership of the Office of Animal Resources veterinarians" as "especially noteworthy."
“In so many ways the animal resources team goes above and beyond what’s expected or required,” said Charlene Hart, associate vice president for research administration and to whom Animal Resources reports. “Through their commitment and professionalism, they make an important contribution to research, teaching and service, and they take great pride in doing so.”
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