Special Events

All work and no play? NEVER at PRIM&R! Join us for the following complimentary special events during the 2010 IACUC Conference!

Monday, March 22

Networking Luncheon
12:30–1:30 PM
All are welcome.

Lunch: Getting the Most Out of the AALAS Learning Library
12:30–1:30 PM
Join Paula Clifford of Animal Care Training Services as she discusses the AALAS Learning Library and how users can get the most of their experience with the application. Please select the AALAS Lunch when you register for the conference, or RSVP to info@primr.org.

Welcome Reception
6:00–7:30 PM
Mingle with attendees, poster presenters, and exhibitors! You won't want to miss this exciting conference kickoff.  All are welcome.

Speed Mentoring
6:00–7:30 PM
Join us for a networking event where you can ask IACUC professionals, the Feds, and other experts those “always-wanted-to-know-but-didn’t-know-who-to-ask” questions. More details are available here.  All are welcome!

Screening of HBO's "Temple Grandin"
8:30–10:00 PM
Come watch the biopic of Temple Grandin, a revered animal handling expert who also delivered a keynote address at PRIM&R's 2009 IACUC Conference. The movie captures Grandin's emotional journey of determination that would ultimately propel her to become a pioneering advocate for autism, and a revolutionary thinker in the cattle industry.
All are welcome.

Tuesday, March 23

Member Networking Continental Breakfast
7:00–8:15 AM
All PRIM&R members are welcome! Attend this breakfast to connect with your colleagues and learn more about PRIM&R’s membership benefits. PRIM&R staff and Membership Committee representatives will be available to answer questions. Please select the Membership Breakfast when you register for the conference, or RSVP to membership@primr.org.

Research Ethics Book Group Lunch
12:30–1:30 PM
During this event, you can attend a vibrant discussion on An Odyssey with Animals: A Veterinarian's Reflections on the Animal Rights and Welfare Debate, by Adrian R. Morrison. Please select the Book Group Lunch when you register for the conference, or RSVP to info@primr.org.

Lunch: What's New at the CITI Program?
12:30–1:30 PM
Join CITI co-founder Dr. Paul Braunschweiger as he demonstrates new features that will help participants get the most from the CITI program, including site navigation, refresher modules, and non-English language capabilities. Please select the CITI Lunch when you register for the conference, or RSVP to info@primr.org.

Closing Reception
4:30–5:30 PM
All are welcome.