Ethics Training
By Ann Marie Dinkel, RLATG
In the past few years there have been a number of high profile instances of unethical behavior exposed in the media. In 2005, a South Korean researcher faked the cloning of a human embryo.
Why get certified? And is it important to renew?
By Angie Heiser
Getting certified or re-certified might be a good career-related New Year’s resolution.
Training is part of my job description. Now what?
By Ann Marie Dinkel, RLATG
In this column, the subject matter is often directed to dedicated trainers, i.e., those people who are responsible for the design, development, and implementation of training programs at their facility.
Screen Shots
By Vince McLeod, CIH
Computers have revolutionized our lives. How many hours a day do you average sitting in front of one?
Welcoming Innovation: A Route to Employee Engagement
By Helen Kelly
Management pundits offer quick fixes, but we know better: reducing employee turnover requires a long-term investment in engagement.
Activities for Trainers
By Ann Marie Dinkel, RLATG
Last month in this column, the use and misuse of icebreakers was discussed.
How to Develop Competency Assessment
By Szczepan Baran, VMD, Elizabeth Johnson, VMD, Jessica Kurz, MPA, Marcel Perret-Gentil, DVM
An objective assessment program raises competence which, in turn, improves animal welfare and research.
Creating a Great Place to Work: Developing Great People
By Helen Kelly
Multicultural experience, candid conversation, collaboration and an eye for beauty are among the forces for greatness at two of Europe’s winning companies.
The Use and Misuse of Icebreakers
By Ann Marie Dinkel, RLATG
Icebreakers are a staple of almost every training program.
Strategy Summit: Animal Research-Risks & Reality
By Jayne Mackta
The NJABR Strategy Summit brought key groups together to discuss the present and future of biomedical research advocacy.
Enrichment Impact on Post-Surgical Recovery
By Szczepan Baran, VMD, David Disselhorst, LVT, RLATG, Elizabeth Johnson, VMD, Marcel Perret-Gentil, DVM
Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental biological requirements and the impact of the laboratory environment on laboratory animal species continues to be a topic of debate among the research community
Training the Kinesthetic Learner
By Ann Marie Dinkel, RLATG
In the course of job-related training programs, instructors are confronted with a variety of adult learning preferences.
Time Management: Organization and Prioritizing
By Ann Marie Dinkel, RLATG
Last month we explored time management focusing on two big time wasters—interruptions and procrastination. This month we will look at two time savers, organization and prioritizing, as part of overall planning.
Since You Asked..."How do you determine appropriate workloads for technicians?"
By Michele Whelan
This question was sent in by a reader and is no doubt one that many people are dealing with on a daily basis. We asked Michele Whelan with The Jackson Laboratory to provide a few thoughts in response to this question.
Time Management: Handling Procrastination and Interruptions
By Ann Marie Dinkel, RLATG
Time management is an important tool for every level of the workforce. In this era of Lean, downsizing, rightsizing and mergers,we are all learning to do more with less.
The Impact of Recent Changes in the Guide on Education, Training, and Competency Assessment
By Szczepan Baran, VMD, Elizabeth Johnson, VMD, Jessica Kurz, MPA, Luis Zorrilla, BS, LATG, Marcel Perret-Gentil, DVM
The education and training of personnel working with animals in the laboratory animal science (LAS) field is an important and evolving body of knowledge. This is evident by the recent updates and changes within the 2010 version of the Guide.
A Neurobiological Case for On-the-Job Training
By Helen Kelly
In light of common coding, it becomes clear that you could become the most powerful influence on how employees learn, understand, feel about, and do their jobs.
Training Volunteers
By Ann Marie Dinkel, RLATG
What can be done to find and retain volunteers? What kinds of training can help with this mission?
Throw Away Your SOPs!
By Ken Lepidi, D. Brian Lucid
Welcome to the first installment of “What’s That Engineer Doing in My Vivarium” where we will share with you all types of information and insight on new methods and technology that can be applied in lab animal research facilities, to reduce costs and improve operations. Our perspective in providing you these ideas is based on over 50 years of combined experience in lean manufacturing and industrial engineering in a variety of fields, where the focus is always on continuous improvement in business processes, quality, productivity, operating cost, and other key factors. And now, on to our first article……….
Animal Welfare in Asia: The AAALAC International Experience
By Dr. Kathryn Bayne
Interest in laboratory animal care and use standards in Asia, and laboratory animal welfare in particular, is intensifying.
Assumptions and the Unexpected: The Thought Behind Scientific Investigation
By Helen Kelly
Dr Benedikt Berninger at the Ludwig-Maximilians University of Munich believes that considering works of philosophy and art will help researchers develop new methodologies and make new discoveries that can be used in scientific research.
Mentoring: What it is and is not
By Ann Marie Dinkel, RLATG
Can you better prepare to be a mentor? Can you develop skills to be a successful mentor?
Speaking of Research
By Helen Kelly
In conversations about biomedical research at your facility, you can influence a positive view by reporting results as good science.
Training Access and Availability
By Ann Marie Dinkel, RLATG
Most managers have either heard or said, “I’d love to train, but we can’t seem to find any time to do it. We are just too busy.”
Review of Rodent Colonoscopy in Biomedical Research
By Szczepan Baran, VMD, Elizabeth Johnson, VMD, Marcel Perret-Gentil, DVM
Recent developments in technology and technique can mean a reduction in the number of animals used and eliminating many model-induced variables.