Briefs

Emory animal research reaccredited by AAALAC
Emory’s animal research program was granted “Continued Full Accreditation” by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) International. The nonprofit organization promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through a voluntary accreditation program; Emory has been accredited since 1992.

Emory actually has double accreditation from AAALAC; because of the scope and complexity of the University’s research programs, Yerkes undergoes its own review and on-site assessment and has been accredited since 1985.

Research programs undergo AAALAC evaluation every three years, involving an extensive internal review and comprehensive on-site assessment by AAALAC evaluators.

Emory team in Sept. 25 Promina Challenge
This year Emory will have a team participating in the Promina Corporate Challenge, held Sept. 25 at Turner Field and benefiting the Atlanta Braves Foundation and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta. Participants may run or walk the 3.5-mile course, and there is a seeded category for those who run seven-minute miles or faster.

Registration costs are $18 before Sept. 1 and $23 thereafter. The co-captains of Emory’s team are Alan Abramowitz of political science and Ann Abramowitz of psychology and psychiatry. For registration information, contact Alan at 404-727-0108 or polsaa@emory.edu, or Ann at 404-712-9513 or aabramowitz@mediaone.net.

Back to school for ER
This issue marks the return of Emory Report to its weekly publication schedule during the academic year. Copy deadlines are 10 days prior to publication date. For more information, call 404-727-0645 or send e-mail to mterraz@emory.edu.