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The Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) is a key component of UW’s animal care and use program. OAW supports the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), as well as researchers and educators who use live vertebrate animals and cephalopods as part of their research.
News and Events
Federal Administration Updates & Guidance
Updates and guidance on responding to requests from federal agencies can be found on the pages below.
These will be updated as information and guidance is released.
Stop-work Orders, Suspension of Work, or Funding Terminations for Animal Studies
BRAD Presentation and Poster Session
April 17th, 2025
9:00am – 12:00 pm
Location:
Health Sciences Building
K-wing Auditorium and Rotunda Lobby
In honor of Biomedical Research Awareness Day (BRAD), OAW is excited to host a virtual talk by our very own Dr. Deb Fuller, followed by a poster session in the rotunda lobby. If you’re interested in presenting a poster, please contact oawrss@uw.edu.
Transnetyx Seminar
April 24th, 2025
12:30 – 2:00pm
Location:
Brotman Auditorium
850 Republican St
Seattle, WA 98109
Help us know who to expect by registering your planned attendance.
Join us for an insightful seminar on Transnetyx, an industry leader in automated genotyping! Learn how their cutting-edge technology streamlines genetic testing, enhances research efficiency, and ensures accuracy.
New and Improved Application
The Animal Program has revamped the Shared Rodent Service (SRS) web application, introducing features that simplify and enhance the search process. Submissions are now more user-friendly, making it easier to quickly identify species, strains, and other key details.
Reporting Animal Welfare Concerns
The University of Washington investigates any allegations of suspected misuse of animals or deficiencies regarding the care and use of research or teaching animals. To make a report or discuss a concern or perceived problem, please submit a concern.
Fast Facts
Did you know?
There are nearly 300 specialized research centers or institutes at the UW.