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Laurence B. Istvan, PhD
Assistant Director for Operations, Office of Animal Welfare, University of Washington
Laury Istvan started his career as a Research Ecologist at the Environmental Research Institute of Michigan; he then ran a natural resources management consulting firm, Istvan & Associates, and was Director of Strategy and Analytics for Volt Information Sciences. His work has centered on the intersection of people, technology and nature -- helping decision-makers, including the interested public, to understand the science that informs societies’ choices. In 2013 he joined the UW Office of Animal Welfare, switching focus from wildlife and natural environments to research animals and laboratory settings. Laury earned his undergraduate degree in Natural Resource Policy and Conservation at the University of Michigan and his Doctorate in Environmental Interpretation at the University of Washington; he is also a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. His non-work hours are spent, to the extent possible, out-of-doors -- hiking, cross-country skiing, kayaking, sailing, hunting, fishing, mushrooming, or just watching the sunrise from a sleeping bag.
Laurence B. Istvan, PhD
Assistant Director, Office of Animal Welfare, University of Washington
Laurence B. Istvan, PhD
Assistant Director for Operations, Office of Animal Welfare, University of Washington
Laury Istvan started his career as a Research Ecologist at the Environmental Research Institute of Michigan; he then ran a natural resources management consulting firm, Istvan & Associates, and was Director of Strategy and Analytics for Volt Information Sciences. His work has centered on the intersection of people, technology and nature -- helping decision-makers, including the interested public, to understand the science that informs societies’ choices. In 2013 he joined the UW Office of Animal Welfare, switching focus from wildlife and natural environments to research animals and laboratory settings. Laury earned his undergraduate degree in Natural Resource Policy and Conservation at the University of Michigan and his Doctorate in Environmental Interpretation at the University of Washington; he is also a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. His non-work hours are spent, to the extent possible, out-of-doors -- hiking, cross-country skiing, kayaking, sailing, hunting, fishing, mushrooming, or just watching the sunrise from a sleeping bag. IACUC Basics - Facility Review and Site Visits
NWABR Regional IACUC Conference: IACUC Basics - Facility Review and Site Visits
Thursday, March 31
8:45 AM - 9:10 AM
Faculty(s):
Assistant Director, Office of Animal Welfare, University of Washington
This session will introduce IACUC members to all aspects of facility reviews and site visits, including a review of the entire care and use program (including inspection of research labs), and ensuring that procedures are being undertaken as described in protocols.