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Vol 60 No 7 July 2024 CONTENTSEDITOR*Carole Wilsonbulletineditor@iat.org.ukASSISTANT EDITOR*Paul Barwoodbulletinassistant@iat.org.ukADVERTISEMENTMANAGERSPRC Associates Ltdmail@prcassoc.co.ukPublished monthly by the Institute of Animal Technology *Registered Office:5 South ParadeSummertownOxfordOX2 7JLISSN 0263-2861For enquiries other than Bulletin related contact:IAT ADMINISTRATOR* admin@iat.org.ukor BulletinThe opinions expressed in theBulletin do not necessarily reflectthose of the Editor or theInstitute.CONTENTSJul20:IATB NEW 10/7/20 10:01 Page 3CONTENTS SOMNI RODENTNRB SYSTEMSyringe tube ≠ nose conesNo more tapeSEALEDCOMPATIBLE WITH EXISTING UK/EU:ProductsAccessoriesFittingsSOMNI Scientific is centered on the animal welfare and research community with a focus on clinical accuracy, clinician/technician safety, economic performance and intuitive functionality.SOMNI PROVIDES UNPARALLELED CUSTOMER SERVICE, CLINICAL AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT.IAT BULLETIN JAN22.indd 3 28/01/2022 12:11BulletinEDITOR*Carole Wilsonbulletineditor@iat.org.ukADVERTISEMENTMANAGERSPRC Associates Ltdmail@prcassoc.co.ukPublished monthly by theInstitute of Animal Technology*Registered Ofﬁ ce:5 South ParadeSummertownOxfordOX2 7JLISSN 0263-2861For enquiries other thanBulletin related contact:IAT ADMINISTRATOR*admin@iat.org.ukor 07534 105 703Final copy date for August Bulletin23rd JulyThe opinions expressed in theBulletin do not necessarily reﬂ ect those of the Editor or the Institute.Your Council Needs You 4Dear Readers 5Congress 2025: Invitation to Join 6Branch Liaison Committee Report 7-8Congress 2025: Call for Papers 8Congress 2025: Call for Workshops9Congress 2025: Call for Posters 9See My Ability 12-16The 2023 AAALAC Fellowship 17-31Dispatches 32-33AS-ET News 34IAT London Branch – Scavenger Hunt 35-37Axolotl at Edinburgh University 38-41Huntingdon, Norfolk & Suffolk Branch Quiz 42-43Situations Vacant 43We Need You – BLC 44BLC Summer Quiz 45IAT NW Branch Poster Day 2024 46Diary Dates 47

If the answer to the above two questions is yes then listen up:The Institute of Animal Technology (IAT) is actively seeking new Council members, so whether you are interested in welfare initiatives, communications, education and training or just want to have a say, then why not get more involved in your professional body and join Council?Our Mission: Advancing and promoting excellence in the care and welfare of animals in researchAre you currently a full Member or Fellow of the Institute with two years’ consecutive membership, who wants to make a difference? Do you want to be involved in developing the future of the Institute of Animal Technology?Visit our website www.iat.org.uk for further informationInstitute of Animal TechnologyYOUR COUNCIL NEEDS YOU!Why bother?• the opportunity to shape the future• great networking and personal development opportunities• choose the area that interests you on Council and join that group• expenses are paid to attend Council meetings• discounted Congress attendance• the Council Election form is simple to completeStill unsure?Contact us and we can talk you through the process, provide more information about Council activities and groups or you can visit the IAT website members’ section.You would need to be proposed and seconded by either two Members or Fellows of the Institute or nominated by a Branch. The IAT can assist with this too, if you have any difficulties.Interested?Nomination forms should be completed online from the IAT website using this link http://iatforms.org.uk/view.php?id=16312When the form is submitted it is sent to the IAT Administrator (admin@iat.org.uk). The closing date for nominations is Friday 1st November 2024. Haley DanielsHonorary SecretaryIf the answer to the above two questions is yes then listen up:The Institute of Animal Technology (IAT) is actively seeking new Council members, so whether you are interested in welfare initiatives, communications, education and training or just want to have a say, then why not get more involved in your professional body and join Council?Our Mission: Advancing and promoting excellence in the care and welfare of animals in researchAre you currently a full Member or Fellow of the Institute with two years’ consecutive membership, who wants to make a difference? Do you want to be involved in developing the future of the Institute of Animal Technology?Visit our website www.iat.org.uk for further informationInstitute of Animal TechnologyYOUR COUNCIL NEEDS YOU!Why bother?• the opportunity to shape the future• great networking and personal development opportunities• choose the area that interests you on Council and join that group• expenses are paid to attend Council meetings• discounted Congress attendance• the Council Election form is simple to completeStill unsure?Contact us and we can talk you through the process, provide more information about Council activities and groups or you can visit the IAT website members’ section.You would need to be proposed and seconded by either two Members or Fellows of the Institute or nominated by a Branch. The IAT can assist with this too, if you have any difficulties.Interested?Nomination forms should be completed online from the IAT website using this link http://iatforms.org.uk/view.php?id=16312When the form is submitted it is sent to the IAT Administrator (admin@iat.org.uk). The closing date for nominations is Friday 1st November 2024. Haley DanielsHonorary SecretaryVisit our website www.iat.org.uk for further information

July 2024• 5BulletinKeep Reading!Carole Following on from the packed June ‘Congress’ edition, we have another full July issue for you! What makes this copy very interesting is that almost all of its content is either about individual members or Branch activities.I think I will start with the Branch activities  rst – we have a report about two quizzes, the  rst held by the Huntington, Norfolk and Suffolk Branch in which a total of 18 teams took part, across two sites linked via Webex. I sensed everyone had fun and you can read about that on pages 42 – 43. The London Branch also had scavenger hunt, which is not really a quiz but has similarities and also seemed to create a great deal of excitement, pages 35 – 37. Onto the Branch Liaison Committee, who have produced several puzzles and quizzes for us to be working on – perhaps while we are on our summerholidays? They are on page 45.Looking into the future, the North West Branch are advertising their annualposter competition – page 46, while Council have started to advertise Congress 2025 and for people to come onto Council, see pages 4,6,8 and 9!Continuing with a more work focussed theme, the Edinburgh Branch have reported on something more academic – the use of Axolotl at Edinburgh University, pages 38 – 41, while Robin Labesse brings us the AAALAC Fellowship report, which combines both the work related and the social side of being an Animal Technician, pages 17 – 31.Danielle Elaine Cox brings us another report about hidden disabilities, once again I  nd her reporting both brave and insightful, whilst highlighting something that many of us may not have considered – read her report on pages 12 – 16.Lastly, Dispatches (pages 32 – 33) introduces Glyn Fisher as our new IAT Council Chair, who informs us that the NC3RS are now holding events about mouse handling and also looks brie y at the Labour Party Manifesto and what it may mean for the future of animal research. At the time of writing the General Election has not taken place but I think we all know who the favourites are!!Dear Readers

And make next year really special, as we roll out the Call for Papers, Workshops and PostersannouncementsContact us with your ideas and share your expertiseAlso planned will be an extravaganza of social events to participate in And take the opportunity to visit the largest Trade Exhibition of its kind in the UK to see all our Industry can offer with the latest innovations and developmentsDelegate Registration opens ONLINE Monday 2ndSeptemberEarly Bird Discounts available up to Friday 6thDecemberYou’ve spoken and we’ve listened …The three “Call for …” announcements are rolled out in this issue of the Bulletin showing deadline dates and directing you to COME AND CELEBRATE THE IAT’S 75THANNIVERSARY YEAR WITH USNext year’s Congress is a JOINT meeting with LAVA To discuss any aspect of Congress or if you have any questions for the Congress Committee, please contact us at congress@iat.org.ukCheck for updates www.iat.org.ukAnd make next year really special, as we roll out the Call for Papers, Workshops and PostersannouncementsContact us with your ideas and share your expertiseAlso planned will be an extravaganza of social events to participate in And take the opportunity to visit the largest Trade Exhibition of its kind in the UK to see all our Industry can offer with the latest innovations and developmentsDelegate Registration opens ONLINE Monday 2ndSeptemberEarly Bird Discounts available up to Friday 6thDecemberYou’ve spoken and we’ve listened …The three “Call for …” announcements are rolled out in this issue of the Bulletin showing deadline dates and directing you to COME AND CELEBRATE THE IAT’S 75THANNIVERSARY YEAR WITH USNext year’s Congress is a JOINT meeting with LAVA To discuss any aspect of Congress or if you have any questions for the Congress Committee, please contact us at congress@iat.org.ukCheck for updates www.iat.org.uk

BulletinJuly 2024 • 7Branch Liaison Committee ReportHeld on Tuesday 24th April 2024The April meeting of the Branch Liaison Committee was the annual face-to-face, held in the Civil Service Club in London. Although, given the large number of attendees and the rather cosy room, the cheek by jowl meeting may have been a better description!After some sandwiches and refreshments, we commenced with a round of introductions and a review of the minutes of the previous meeting.We then began our discussions of the agenda items, starting with the Congress rafﬂ e. It has been decided that, after supporting AS-ET for several years, future recipients will be selected from a list of local charities, nominated by each branch and voted on by the branches The successful branch being the one to organise and run the rafﬂ e for that year. This also began some discussions around AS-ET and how its aims and beneﬁ ts could be further promoted to the membership; a suggestion being that previous recipients of an award should provide a small report on the process. Being one of those lucky recipients, I seemto have given myself another little job there!There then followed some discussions around Congress next year, in light of it being the IAT’s 75th anniversary year. Ideas to encourage people to attend the IAT stand were put forward, including drawing animals blindfolded (the artist that is, not the animal!) or offsetting your travel by a carbon neutral scheme. It sounds like the stand will be an exciting place to be next year!Another item which requires further promotion is the “What have you done to make a difference?” (see page 44) so we all promised to encourage our colleagues to become involved with this scheme. Let’s hope we receive some And make next year really special, as we roll out the Call for Papers, Workshops and PostersannouncementsContact us with your ideas and share your expertiseAlso planned will be an extravaganza of social events to participate in And take the opportunity to visit the largest Trade Exhibition of its kind in the UK to see all our Industry can offer with the latest innovations and developmentsDelegate Registration opens ONLINE Monday 2ndSeptemberEarly Bird Discounts available up to Friday 6thDecemberYou’ve spoken and we’ve listened …The three “Call for …” announcements are rolled out in this issue of the Bulletin showing deadline dates and directing you to COME AND CELEBRATE THE IAT’S 75THANNIVERSARY YEAR WITH USNext year’s Congress is a JOINT meeting with LAVA To discuss any aspect of Congress or if you have any questions for the Congress Committee, please contact us at congress@iat.org.ukCheck for updates www.iat.org.ukAnd make next year really special, as we roll out the Call for Papers, Workshops and PostersannouncementsContact us with your ideas and share your expertiseAlso planned will be an extravaganza of social events to participate in And take the opportunity to visit the largest Trade Exhibition of its kind in the UK to see all our Industry can offer with the latest innovations and developmentsDelegate Registration opens ONLINE Monday 2ndSeptemberEarly Bird Discounts available up to Friday 6thDecemberYou’ve spoken and we’ve listened …The three “Call for …” announcements are rolled out in this issue of the Bulletin showing deadline dates and directing you to COME AND CELEBRATE THE IAT’S 75THANNIVERSARY YEAR WITH USNext year’s Congress is a JOINT meeting with LAVA To discuss any aspect of Congress or if you have any questions for the Congress Committee, please contact us at congress@iat.org.ukCheck for updates www.iat.org.uk

Bulletin8 • July 2024 interesting, amazing or downright odd submissions for this. Likewise, we were charged with encouraging colleagues to submit articles for the ATW Journal, so it looks like there are going to be some interesting coffee room discussions coming up around the country.While discussing branch activities, it was encouraging to note that a new Branch – Berkshire & Wiltshire is being formed and we all look forward to welcoming them into the fold. Over the summer, it is hoped to run an online quiz and many branches are planning their summer events; let’s hope for some good weather for these, as many are planned for the great outdoors.It was agreed that these face-to-face meetings are useful, giving the Branch Reps a better opportunity to network and discuss issues than during online meetings and therefore, should continue, as this one did after the ofﬁ cial business wrapped up and several of us retired to the bar!Reporter: Alison RitchieTechnicians and Vets: a partnership for animal welfareCALL FOR PAPERSltake an active part in the UK’s leading annual meeting for our industryl present a paper and qualify for free attendance at Congresslmake this your debut presentation year – ﬁrst time presenter papers are only 20 minutes long and as well as a free congress there is a prize for the one judged to be the bestlsend your ideas today on the Submission form available from www.iat.org.uklﬁnal date for submissions: Friday 29th November 2024Contact: congress@iat.org.ukCongress2025CONGRESS Invitation to Participate4th March – 7th MarchANNIVERSARY1950 � 2025

Technicians and Vets: a partnership for animal welfareCALL FOR POSTERSCongress2025CONGRESS Invitation to Participate4th March – 7th Marchltake an active part in the UK’s leading annual meeting for our industrylsubmit a poster – ﬁnal date Friday 31st January 2025*lconsider giving an oral presentation of your poster as part of the main scientiﬁc programme, it could also be accepted within the ﬁrst time presenter’s category – closing date Friday 29th November 2024*lsend your ideas today on the Submission form available from www.iat.org.uk (*posters will not be accepted for display at Congress unless they have been properly submitted and approved by the Congress Committee)ltwo best posters will receive a prize based on the criteria: animal welfare / scientiﬁc contentlplus claim up to 10 CPD points – details given on acceptance of submissionContact: congress@iat.org.ukANNIVERSARY1950 � 2025Technicians and Vets: a partnership for animal welfareCALL FOR WORKSHOPSltake an active part in the UK’s leading annual meeting for our industryldo you have an area of expertise? (i.e. work with a more unusual species, bio-security, management, health & safety, been involved in a new build, environmental enrichment, GA breeding, ageing animals, transport, etc)lcould you run a 1 - 2 hour interactive workshop and qualify for a free congress?lsend your ideas today on the Submission form available from www.iat.org.uklﬁnal date for submissions: Friday 29th November 2024Contact: congress@iat.org.ukCongress2025CONGRESS Invitation to Participate4th March – 7th MarchANNIVERSARY1950 � 2025

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Bulletin12 • July 2024 IntroductionIn 2012 I wrote an article on Hidden Disability. In 2022, I wrote of a Hidden Disability as a different ability, to describe my journey with dyspraxia. Now I write as an advocate for all technicians who have struggled to become open about their disabilities, but want to feel empowered to celebrate themselves. This article will discuss the background of disability, legislation, stigma and changing attitudes whilst raising awareness of the support available. Background of disability According to Historic England, disability can be traced back to medieval time, since 1050 but it was not until World War I (WWI) that non-visible disability started to be recognised.1The historical origins of hidden disability is recognised through the Invisible Disability Project. Williams (2017) states that “the invisible disability was originated during the early part of the twentieth century which described the men coming back from WWI who suffered shell shock – then known as the invisible handicap”. Now many terms describe disability that cannot be seen – either hidden or invisible.2The Invisible Disability Association described invisible disability “as a physical, mental and neurological condition, not visible from the outside, yet can limit or challenge a person’s movement, senses or activities. Unfortunately, the very fact that these symptoms are invisible can lead to misunderstanding, false perception and judgement”. Sometimes these terms can have negative descriptors that the person is withholding information or they do not have a disability, as it cannot be seen and now can be described as a non-apparent disability. Either way you need to feel comfortable with your disability as it can have impact if it is seen or not.3Legislations4There was a change in perception in disability after World War II (WWII) and ADLEducation (2017) states in 1945 and 1950 disabled WII veterans put pressure on SEE MY DISABILITYBy Danielle Elaine CoxSEE MY DISABILITY

BulletinJuly 2024 • 13 the government to provide them with rehabilitation and vocational training and in 1944 the Disability Person Act (Employment) was formed to compel employers with over 20 employees to ensure they employ 3% of disabled people, at least. In 1986, The Disability Person Act followed to ensure the local authorities met the needs of the disabled. The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 came into force to make it illegal to discriminate against disabled people and created the need to make reasonable adjustments. Then it was followed by anti-discrimination laws – The Special Needs and Disability Act 2001 and in 2005 The Disability Discrimination (Amendment) Act was extended to promote disabled people equality. The Equality Act 2010, which came into force in 2011 and outlaws direct and indirect discrimination and harassments in employment, vocational education and the provision of goods and services, for a total of nine protected characteristics including disability.StigmaMerriam-Webster Dictionary describes stigma as ‘a set of negative and unfair beliefs that a society or group of people have about something’.5 Disability stigma usually comes from fear, misinterpretation and a lack of awareness of the condition. Unfortunately, this is common and creates problems which people with non-apparent disability face due to social awareness, stereotyping and discrimination. I have had to face it quite a few times in my lifetime.I was only ﬁve when my parents were told by my headmistress that they should not expect much from me as I would not have the ability to achieve, which was declared at such a young age, without any knowledge of who I am. During my secondary schooling a teacher refused to teach me as I was using a laptop and he would never teach a student using laptop. I cannot lie – these remarks affected my conﬁdence massively and I have carried them with me to this very day. During my career I have had to deal with criticism and bias from peers who just could not see past the disability and looked at me as the inferior person. When I look back I can remember the hurt and frustration, as I am unable to change the person I am. Now I could become very angry and bitter but I am really just grateful to people, as probably they made me the person I am today. I will ﬁght for a more inclusive world and as time has as gone on, I have become more conﬁdent and accepting of my disability and now use this to help others to become proud of themselves.

Bulletin14 • July 2024 I am not telling these stories for people to feel sorry for me but to try and make people more aware of invisible/hidden disabilities so everyone can make a better judgement and for those who have disabilities – to know you are not alone, as we are all with you as you, make the workplace so special.Changing of attitudes Attitudes towards my disability have fast improved but there is still more to do. Even to this day I still get judgement when I declare I have disability and I get the response “you appear normal”. I wonder how anyone can describe what is normal. People see that I have ten ﬁngers and ten toes and do not use any obvious medical aids then it is assumed that I do not have a disability. It would be nice one day if someone would say “tell me about your disability” rather than feeling that I have to defend myself.The Invisibility Disability in Education and Employment (2023)6 which states ‘that one in ﬁve adults are disabled and 70-80% of the disabilities are invisible’. In an article called The hidden challenges of invisible disability (2017), mentions ‘a Canadian Survey7 taken in 2011 found that 88% people with disability had a negative view of disclosing their disability’. In a study run by BUPA (2022)8 “43% of employees had not disclosed it to their employer. Nearly quarter of the responders (23%) had not told their employer due to worries they would not be believed and one in ﬁve (20%) had expressed concerns that it would affect their career development”. Even though statistics have shown perceptions have changed by at least half, they still show there is still a lot to work to do and hence my mission to raise awareness with the hope this can be reduced again.Raising AwarenessThere have been many campaigns for hidden disabilities to raise awareness for the many individual disabilities. The most global recognised campaign for hidden disability is Sunﬂower,9 launched in 2016 to raise awareness and encourage inclusivity, accepting and understanding. The wearing of a sunﬂower was chosen to enable people to give discreet visual clues that they may need help. The sunﬂower network is now used in all sectors and universally known.According to Optima Health,10 there are four ways employers can support hidden disability in the workplace:Be visible about supporting hidden disability. Be proactive in raising awareness through training and health promotion. Giving managers tools and support to know what resources and support are available to them and their employees.

BulletinJuly 2024 • 15 Be proactive around unconscious bias. Make sure employers do not make assumptions about their employees and assume they know all about the disabilities and what is required in the workplace. Have an inclusion policy that can support recruitment and promotion in the workplace.Review adjustment and the concept of accessibility. Do not assume one size ﬁts all with one type of disability. Physical adjustments are a small part of reasonable adjustments, ensure nonphysical adjustments are there to make sure all employees are fully supported and feel supported and valued. Encourage conversations. Managers having open conversation not only with the person with hidden disabilities but with the whole team to encourage an open and inclusive working environment. This may prevent misunderstanding with other colleagues which that can lead to resentment, stigma or even bullying. The creation of employee lead programmes can promote awareness and change in perceptions by those who are experienced with the topic.My own experience in raising awareness started in 2012 when I was empowered by one of the IAT tutors to write and raise awareness, explaining what it is like to be an Animal Technologist with hidden disability. The response I got from this article was the encouragement I decided I needed to become more open about my disability. Since then, I have more open discussion with my managers and take the time to discuss my needs and explain any adjustments I may need for my role. I take the time to have conversations with my team members to explain my disabilities and encourage them to ask questions to gain an understanding, which has improved my working relations rather than be guarded and closed which can cause a misunderstanding. More recently I have adapted SOPs, training delivery and workﬂow documents for all types of disabilities and I encourage others to become more open, to create an inclusive working environment. In my future plans I would like to design a workshop on the theme of hidden disability to encourage people to ﬁnd out more or those who have hidden disabilities to join in the discussion to become open who they are.Helpful websitesHidden disabilities (hdsunﬂower.com)Living with Non-Visible Disabilities – The Disability Unit (blog.gov.uk)Understanding invisible disabilities in the workplace (understood.org)Understanding Invisible Disabilities in the Workplace (betterup.com)

Bulletin16 • July 2024 References1 Historic England. (2024). Disability History. [Online]. Inclusive Heritage. Last Updated: 2024. Available at: https://historicengland.org.uk/research/inclusive-heritage/disability-history/ [Accessed 7 April 2024].2 Williams, L. (2024). Historical Origins Of The Term Invisible Disability. [Online]. Invisible Disability Project. Last Updated: 2017. Available at: https://www.invisibledisabilityproject.org/speak-your-power/invisible-disability-history [Accessed 7 April 2024].3 Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA). (2023). How do you deﬁne invisible disability? [Online]. Invisible Disabilities Association (IDA). Last Updated: 2023. Available at: https://invisibledisabilities.org/what-is-an-invisible-disability/ [Accessed 7 April 2024].4 Cicero. (2019). A history of disability rights in the UK. [Online]. Disability Medway network. Last Updated: 19 January 2019. Available at: https://www.disabilitymedwaynetwork.org.uk/2019/01/19/a-history-of-disability-rights-in-the-uk/ [Accessed 7 April 2024].5 Merriam-Webster. (2024). Stigma. [Online]. Merriam-Webster. Last Updated: 2024. Available at: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stigma [Accessed 7 April 2024].6 Kelly, R and Mutebi, N. (2023). Invisible Disabilities in Education and Employment [Online]. UK Parliament Post. Last Updated: 12 January 2023. Available at: https://researchbrieﬁngs.ﬁles.parliament.uk/documents/POST-PN-0689/POST-PN-0689.pdf [Accessed 7 April 2024].7 Holland, J. (2017). The hidden challenges of invisible disabilities. [Online]. BBC. Last Updated: 6 June 2017. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20170605-the-hidden-challenges-of-invisible-disabilities [Accessed 7 April 2024].8 BUPA. (2022). Employees avoid telling employers about less visible disabilities. [Online]. BUPA. Last Updated: 01 December 2022. Available at: https://www.bupa.com/news/press-releases/2022/employees-avoid-telling-employers-about-less-visible-disabilty [Accessed 7 April 2024].9 Hidden Disabilities Sunﬂower. (2024). What is the Hidden Disabilities Sunﬂower? [Online]. Hidden Disabilities. Last Updated: 2024. Available at: https://hdsunﬂower.com/uk/insights/post/for-people-with-non-visible-disabilities [Accessed 7 April 2024].10 Optima Health. (2024). How to raise awareness of invisible disabilities. [Online]. Optima health. Last Updated: 2024. Available at: https://www.optimahealth.co.uk/how-to-raise-awareness-of-invisible-disabilities/ [Accessed 7 April 2024].

BulletinJuly 2024 • 17When I applied for the Fellowship, I had been considering it for years. While I became a RAnTech to have my expertise recognised by my peers and show the world I would adhere to robust ethical principles, the potential to apply to the Fellowship had always been the cherry on the cake!The application itself was online and straightforward. In addition to some information about myself and my contribution to our ﬁ eld, letters of recommendation were required. I chose for example, to ask the Chair of my ethical committee and some IAT colleagues. I am truly convinced that their kind words played a vital part in securing this Fellowship for me. Thank you. Despite nearly 15 years working in animal research, when I pressed submit, I felt that other applicants might have more to say about their achievements. If this is the case for you, please do apply anyway, because you miss one hundred percent of the chances you do not take.Indeed, a few weeks after my application, I was informed that I had been chosen as the 2023 AAALAC Fellow. I was both elated and slightly panicked. Now I had to go to the USA on my own and navigate their entry requirements. However, I was lucky to share most of my trip with the 2022 UK Fellow – Adam Stevenson.This and everything else were quite easy to navigate, the team at AAALAC kindly guided me through the steps of applying for my ESTA, booked my ﬂ ights, my hotel and organised my visit perfectly. They did almost everything for me and I shall be forever grateful to everyone, but in particular to Teresa for her friendly support.So, a few weeks later, my bag was packed and I was on my way to Washington Dulles from London Heathrow on a Saturday morning. After a pleasant ﬂ ight, I was picked up by a driver who guided me to the biggest Chevrolet car I had ever seen! During the short drive to my hotel, while trying to make small talk and learn about the area from my driver, I could not help but think that this car could never be parked in London nor driven in North Wales!A Journey into American Biomedical Research – The 2023 AAALAC Fellowship

Bulletin18 • July 2024 Exploring Washington DC

BulletinJuly 2024 • 19The Sunday morning was left as a free day to explore. After desperately trying to sleep beyond 3am, I went to the gym, had a breakfast and made my way to Washington City centre, which I understand translates to downtown in American.After a sunny day exploring and taking in all the obligatory sights such as the Capitol, Lincoln memorial and the White House, I decided it was time to rest and found my way to a pub showing the Rugby World Cup. France was playing South Africa and despite being all the way across the world, I was not going to miss that. Unbeknownst to me, the only pub I could ﬁ nd showing rugby, was indeed the only pub in the whole area showing rugby. Therefore, the French Embassy had recommended it to all the local expatriates and for a few hours, I felt as if I was in France. This sense of kinship away from home would be a theme during my visit and when meeting fellow peers.If you follow rugby, you will know why I am not mentioning the result of the game. However, if this is any indication, there were a few friendly South Africans in the pub as well and the ten of them were louder than a full bar of French by the end. After a sunny day exploring and taking in all the obligatory sights such as the Capitol, Lincoln memorial and the White House, I decided it was time to rest and found my way to a pub showing the Rugby World Cup. France was playing South Africa and despite being all the way across the world, I was not going to miss that. Unbeknownst to me, the only pub I could find showing rugby, was indeed the only pub in the whole area showing rugby. Therefore, the French Ambassy had recommended it to all the local expatriates and for a few hours, I felt as if I was in France. This sense of kinship away from home would be a theme during my visit and when meeting fellow peers. If you follow rugby, you will know why I amm not mentioning the result of the game. However, if this is any indication, there were a few friendly South Africans in the pub as well and the ten of them were louder than a full bar of French by the end. Washington Monument Lincoln Memorial

Bulletin20 • July 2024 On the next day, the ofﬁcial tours and real reason of the visit started. It was an early start at 07:15 on a mid-October Monday, made easy by some remnants of jetlag and I had the pleasure of meeting Rob and Adam, for the ﬁrst time, in the hotel lobby.Rob kindly drove us to the NIH (National Institute of Health), which we were due to visit that day. While I was afraid of TSA (Transport Security Administration) when arriving in the country, the border crossing was efﬁcient and pleasant. The NIH security turned out to be as serious, ahead of my visit, I had sent one form to TSA, but a few more and proof of vaccination to the NIH. Despite having pre-arrange everything and a friendly security guard, it was obvious this was a very secure place. Which made me feel very grateful to be granted access – thanks to AAALAC International and Rob’s connections.We started the day by meeting our local hosts who were part of the NIH Research Program Overview. We discussed our backgrounds as well as similarities and differences between the United States and the UK. I could relate to their efforts to promote the 3Rs in such a vast organisation with many facilities. I also was inspired by their commitment in remembering the contribution animals have made to science by having both a memorial on site and a dedicated day of remembrance.We started the visit with a large-multispecies facility. It was interesting to see large animals held and encouraging to see that we are working towards the same standards and that science knows no borders. For example, I saw a fantastic, ready to be used new NHP (Non-Human Primate) facility which had considered the animals’ needs, giving them more space and enrichment, without being impractical for the technicians. It reminded me of another facility I had seen in the UK. When I mentioned this, I was told it was inspired by that very facility and designed in collaboration with them. We then visited the mouse imaging facility, where I enjoyed the passion displayed by our host, as well as the pride she had in her work. Working as an Animal Technician can be mentally challenging and with that can come the cost of caring and compassion fatigue. It was absolutely refreshing to meet someone who would wholeheartedly focus on their contribution to science and how many reﬁnements they had implemented during their career.After lunch, we visited the Zebraﬁsh facility, which was undergoing some work to upgrade their plant and water treatment. We then had a tour of a state-of-the-art new large rodent facility. It was an amazing facility but for some reason, the

BulletinJuly 2024 • 21 main thing I will remember, because I had never seen it before, was a ﬂagging system by each holding room. There were durable, coloured ﬂags which allowed a technician to leave the room as either checked, some attention needed, or more urgent attention needed. This could be seen in the corridor, far outside the door and allowed for a more experienced technician to know instantly if their help was needed, just by walking in the corridor. The size of the facility clearly prompted this approach and I found myself weighing up the pros and cons of this approach compared to the way things are ﬂagged in my facilities. It is hard to convey in a few short words the sheer size of the NIH. A whole day of visits only allowed us time to visit a few of the many facilities on site and this was by taking the campus bus between each building! Each of those facilities would be considered big by most UK standards. I saw challenges there that are impossible to avoid in an operation this size, for example, while all the buildings were functional, some were more recent than others. However, I saw an absolute determination from everyone not to stay idle and to move forward. I was impressed that improvements were not just talked about but being put into place everywhere we went. As always when talking to technicians, there was a lot of love and passion going into caring for the animals.After our visit we met Rob again who once again taxied us to our next location, where we would have dinner and stay overnight before commencing our next visit in the morning. It was inspiring to talk with him during the drive, hearing about his career and involvement with AAALAC. As a technician, I am very aware that many of the opportunities that are and keep being available to me, such as this Fellowship and IAT Education, would not exist if it was not for the dedication of Rob and others like him.We arrived in the evening to the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI), where we met some of the people who were to host us in the morning over a delicious dinner. Looking at the menu and requiring some explanation from our hosts, I realised that whilst science knows no borders, food might!In France, a starter is called an entrée but in the USA, this would generally be what the British call their main course. Being internationally confused did not prevent me from enjoying my meal and the company. At least red wine happened to be straightforward!I woke up the following morning to a stunning sunrise over the onsite pond and after an outstanding breakfast, the day started with presentations from Adam and myself, about our professional journey to this point. I talked about

Bulletin22 • July 2024 my transition from working in France to working in the UK, how I had experienced compassion fatigue at some points in my career and how much I learned by volunteering in different capacities, both with the IAT but also before with the French Red Cross.The HHMI institute is an extremely innovative place. Most things I saw that day would have been worthy of a Netﬂ ix documentary. Interestingly, I talked a lot about openness during my Fellowship visit, although I expect Netﬂ ix is not the platform for our ﬁ eld yet!Sunrise over the HHMI Pond I woke up the following morning to a stunning sunrise over the onsite pond and after an outstanding breakfast, the day was started by with presentations from Adam and myself, about our professional journey to this point. I talked about my transition from working in France to working in the UK, how I had experienced compassion fatigue at some points in my career and how much I learned by volunteering in different capacities, both with the IAT but also before with the French Red Cross. The HHMI institute is an extremely innovative place. Most things I saw that day would have been worthy of a Netflix documentary. Interestingly, I talked a lot about openness during my Fellowship visit, although I expect Netflix is not the platform for our field yet! Amongst the projects I found the most ground breaking were the rat city project, the outdoor area and a tongue surgery and I hope some of you attended the rat city presentation at AALAS. Despite having an early start on the last day after quite a party (thank you Quip laboratories), it was worth waking up early for! Sunrise over the HHMI Pond

BulletinJuly 2024 • 23Amongst the projects I found the most ground breaking were the rat city project, the outdoor area and a tongue surgery and I hope some of you attended the rat city presentation at AALAS. Despite having an early start on the last day after quite a party (thank you Quip laboratories), it was worth waking up early for! Again, I saw absolute passion from all the technicians, but also the desire to be forward thinking and innovative. From a governance perspective, a conversation with the Chair of the Ethics Committee was enlightening. The difference in government oversight between the UK and USA, in the USA institutions are encouraged to see AAALAC International as an oversight body, but joining is a local choice. Whereas, in the UK, following ASPA (Animals (Scientiﬁ c Procedures) Act) is not optional and is enforced. However, in the USA many funding opportunities are not available to non-AAALAC accredited institutions, which demonstrates being accredited by AAALAC International is the standard institutions should aim for.HHMI was also innovative in that regard. The ﬁ nance model with long term (5 years) funding, meant that once selected, researchers spent most of their time working on and publishing research. When with another design and shorter grant funding – for example 3 years applying for grants and funding can be a substantial part of the workload placed on researchers. Everything was also designed to support their work and it was clear that the many services understood their mission and their contribution to science. The innovation carried on – the building was designed to encourage collaboration, with long corridors naturally creating those water cooler conversations and many living spaces available, including gyms, a sport hall and bouldering wall. I could sense a commitment to work/life balance and employee wellbeing. Most people I met had worked there for many years and when asked why, they all mentioned being considered, especially during the pandemic and having great beneﬁ ts, which included the environment they work in. HHMI was innovative in that sense as well. They were not afraid to have non-traditional work patterns, with three teams covering different days of the week to allow personal time to recover. If you want to know more about this, a fantastic presentation was given at AALAS and I’m sure our host at HHMI would be happy to discuss his clever approach to work patterns.After a full day of learning, which I believe ﬁ nished later than planned – because Adam and I were so full of questions, our host drove us back to our hotel. We took the opportunity of the drive to discuss staff retention and work patterns more, as well an ensuring we knew how to meet again at AALAS.

Bulletin24 • July 2024 This was a lovely side to our visit. Going to a conference abroad on your own can be daunting, however, we met countless people who were planning to attend during our visit. Indeed, as at Congress in the UK, I rarely walked along a corridor at AALAS without seeing a familiar friendly face.The following day, Rob drove us to AAALAC International headquarters where we were graciously hosted for lunch while we learned more about the organisation mission. It was a pleasure to see my peers ﬁ ghting to improve animal welfare standards in research facilities across the world. Furthermore, we ﬁ nally had a chance to meet and thank everyone in person who made this wonderful trip possible for us.In the afternoon, Rob drove us to Washington DC, to meet the team at the National Association for Biomedical Research and the Foundation for Biomedical Research. They offered a culturally interesting insight into American views on animal research and how lobbying in the capital worked. The story felt AAALAC goodies bag! In the afternoon, Rob drove us to Washington DC, to meet the team at the National Association for Biomedical Research and the Foundation for Biomedical Research. They offered a culturally interesting insight into American views on animal research and how lobbying in the capital worked. The story felt somehow similar to the UK and Europe, where sister organisations such as UAR (Understanding Animals in Research) and EARA (European Animal Research Association), try to prevent misinformation with a much smaller budget than associations such as PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). In today’s world with short attention spans, explaining a complex truth is much more challenging than a lie or simplification. On the fifth day, I had time to kill in the morning before flying to Utah for AALAS. Therefore, as an Animal Technician, I naturally decided to visit the Smithsonian Zoo. It was only a few Metro stops away and it was free. I probably spent more hours there than I should have, mesmerized by all the animals and enjoying a nice sunny pre-Halloween day. As someone caring for animals, I can never decide how I feel about zoos, but I thoroughly enjoyed this one, animals had space, enrichment and the many new-borns I saw suggested a real commitment to conservation. AAALAC goodies bag!

BulletinJuly 2024 • 25somewhat similar to the UK and Europe, where sister organisations such as UAR (Understanding Animals in Research) and EARA (European Animal Research Association), try to prevent misinformation with a much smaller budget than associations such as PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). In today’s world with short attention spans, explaining a complex truth is much more challenging than a lie or simpliﬁ cation.On the ﬁ fth day, I had time to kill in the morning before ﬂ ying to Utah for AALAS. Therefore, as an Animal Technician, I naturally decided to visit the Smithsonian Zoo. It was only a few Metro stops away and it was free. I probably spent more hours there than I should have, mesmerised by all the animals and enjoying a nice sunny pre-Halloween day. As someone caring for animals, I can never decide how I feel about zoos, but I thoroughly enjoyed this one, animals had space, enrichment and the many newborns I saw suggested a real commitment to conservation.AAALAC goodies bag!AAALAC goodies bag!AAALAC goodies bag!Smithsonian Zoo Smithsonian Zoo

Bulletin26 • July 2024 After a few hours there, I came back to the hotel, barely in time to meet Adam and the taxi driver, who AAALAC had organised for us to go to the airport. We arrived in Salt Lake City in the evening, after another pleasant ﬂ ight and settled into our hotel, just outside the conference centre.On the next day, now the Friday before the start of the conference, we were met by our hosts for the day at our hotel. During this whole trip, we never had to worry about ﬁ nding our way or getting lost, we had a lot of support. To anyone thinking about applying but being worried about this aspect: Do not be! Everything is made extremely easy for you.This year was the ﬁ rst time a local visit was organised for Fellows. In my opinion, it was a roaring success. It made the experience unique and gave us local knowledge and ideas to occupy or free time. Our hosts were terriﬁ c again, and we discussed differences between the UK and the USA, exchanged recommendations on equipment and saw species that I would have never expected to see in a research setting. I was marked by the challenges to maintain sufﬁ cient humidity in an animal room in Utah. In the UK the external environment is somehow less likely to ﬁ ght against attempts to raise the humidity in animal units. Helpfully, I had noticed a presentation on this topic on the conference programme.The University of Utah, on the other hand, beneﬁ tted from something that can lack in the UK, which is space. They had big, fantastic, well used room giving plenty of space to all their animals. After a lunch, in a room with a view over the whole city, Adam and I cheekily requested to see some species that were mentioned during the morning but were not clearly earmarked for a visit. Our host were very gracious with their time and obliged. We were therefore lucky to see some pigeons and hear how they are used to trace genetic traits. Because of this, some had fancy collars and feathered claws. We then went to see the alligator laboratory. On entrance, we were told by the technician to let him go ﬁ rst to check that none of the animals had escaped on the ﬂ oor. When asked what the procedure would be if one had indeed escaped, we were informed that this was a two-person task. One technician would need to protect its leg with a board and distract the alligator while the second person walked behind the alligator and restrain it from the neck. I could not help but look at the technician’s hands and count ﬁ ngers! This was a fascinating facility, especially when I tried to understand the journey behind setting it up. Unsurprisingly, such an unusual species had less guidelines to follow and our colleagues at the University of Utah strived for the best nonetheless, instead of settling for the non-existing minimal requirements.

BulletinJuly 2024 • 27After the visit, colleagues from UK were starting to arrive for the conference. Then as a fan of the Big Bang Theory, which despite a slightly inaccurate portrayal of animal science, has the merit of mentioning this place on a major TV channel, we went for dinner at the Cheesecake Factory!This proved to be a good choice as I ﬁ lled my free day on Saturday with a local 5K Halloween run and a hike to Lake Blanche in the stunning Utah mountains.Beginning of the walk to Lake BlancheUK were starting to arrive for the TV channel, we went for dinner at as I ﬁ lled my free day on Saturday Runtastick Halloween 5K- photo Credited to Mollie Millington Runtastick Halloween 5K.Photo: Mollie MillingtonBeginning of the walk to Lake Blanche

Bulletin28 • July 2024 On the Sunday morning, I attended the most recommended thing to do according to Tripadvisor, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Regardless of your view on religion, I can highly advise it if you are in Salt Lake City. The music and the room were fantastic.At 5pm, the AALAS National Meeting was opened. As it goes with conferences, this one was a nonstop whirlwind of presentations, food, drinks, things to discover in the Exhibition Hall and more presentations, food and drinks – not at the same time!There was so much on offer, that I found it regularly difﬁ cult to select which session to attend. Therefore, I did attend many, yet still managed to ﬁ nd time to visit the wide exhibition and view many of the posters. Adding in the social element meant that I mostly did it on very little sleep!As a praise to AALAS, I enjoyed and learned a lot and have already implementedsome changes where I work, based on this experience and the visits organised by the Fellowship. I also enjoyed small details like the capacity to email a copy of a poster to yourself from the app.Lake Blanche On the Sunday morning, I attended the most recommended thing to do on Trip Advisor, the Mormont Tabernacle Choir. Regardless of your view on religion, I can highly advise it if you are in Salt Lake City. The music and the room were fantastic. At 5pm, the AALAS National Meeting was opened. As it goes with conferences, this one was a nonstop whirlwind of presentations, food, drinks, things to discover in the Exhibition Hall and more presentations, food and drinks - not at the same time! Lake Blanche

BulletinJuly 2024 • 29AALAS Exhibition Hall There was so much on offer, that I found it regularly difficult to select with session to attend. And therefore, I did attend many, yet still managed to find time to visit the wide exhibition and view many of the posters. Adding in the social element only meant that I mostly did it on very little sleep! As a praise to AALAS, I enjoyed and learned a lot and have already implemented so changes where I work, based on this experience and the visits organised by the Fellowship. I also enjoyed small details like the capacity to emails copy of the poster to yourself from the app. On the social side, there was always something going on, from the Labdiet dinner, the AAALAC International luncheon, the Quip party, ZHA social and others. The Fellowship has been a fantastic learning experience, but it also has been incredibly fun! AALAS Exhibition Hall

Bulletin30 • July 2024 On the social side, there was always something going on, from the LabDiet dinner, the AAALAC International luncheon, the Quip party, ZHA social and others. The Fellowship has been a fantastic learning experience and it also has been incredibly fun! And so, after the conference, I decided to stay in Salt Lake City another day which I used to do some more hiking, starting from the same valley as the Saturday before but going up the opposite mountain. However, it had snowed quite a lot overnight and it made for a completely different experience.Arriving to the summit for the day, at a place called Gobbler’s Knob, I enjoyed the view of the city below and while eating an incredibly bright piece of jerky I took a second to appreciate the incredible experience the Fellowship has been.I have felt an incredible sense of kinship with people I had never met before because we shared the same passion, whether it was animal care or rugby. I have learned so much about our ﬁ elds that will make a difference to the animals in mine and my colleagues’ care. I deeply enjoyed everything in the process and discovering a fascinating, varied country that I had never visited before. My only regret is that I can only do it once.Reporter: Robin LabesseAAALAC International luncheon- presentation of the Fellowship Award from the sponsors (Datesand) and AAALAC International And so, after the conference, I decided to stay in Salt Lake City another day which I used to do some more hiking, starting from the same valley as the Saturday before but going up the opposite mountain. However, it had snowed quite a lot overnight and it made for a completely different experience. AAALAC International luncheon – presentation of the Fellowship Award from the sponsors (Datesand) and AAALAC International

BulletinJuly 2024 • 31Beginning of the walk to Gobblers KnobBeginning of the walk to Gobblers KnobCrisps at higher altitudeThe brightest beef jerkyNear Gobblers Knob summitArriving to the summit for the day, a place called Gobblers Knob, I enjoyed the view of the city below and while eating an incredibly bright piece of jerky I took a second to appreciate the incredible experience the Fellowship has been.Crisps at higher altitudeCrisps at higher altitude The brightest beef jerkyThe brightest beef jerky I have felt an incredible sense of kinship with people I had never met before, because we shared the same passion, whether it was animal care or rugby. I have learned so much about our fields that will make a difference to the animals in my and my colleague’s care. I deeply enjoyed everything in the process and discovering and fascinating, varied country that I never visited before. My only regret is that I can only do it once. Reporter: Robin Labesse Near Gobblers Knob summit

Bulletin32 • July 2024 Dispatches...An Introduction from our new Chair of CouncilI am Glyn Fisher and I am the new Chair of IAT Council. I was elected after Linda ﬁnished her ﬁve-year term. I hope you will all join me in thanking Linda for her services over that time. Linda may not have had a choice of some of the events Council faced as she had to lead us through a national pandemic and the Home Ofﬁce Change Programme – all of which she did with professionalism, dedication, honesty and always a smile. The IAT would not be where it is today without Linda’s leadership.As you can see, I have some big shoes to ﬁll, but do not worry, Linda is not leaving Council… I have her on speed dial!I would also like to take the opportunity to thank three long serving members of Council who stepped down from Council this year. They are Ken Applebee, Elaine Kirkum and Steven Cubitt. All three have made major contributions to the IAT over many years and it would take far too long to list everything they have achieved and contributed to. Needless to say, they will be greatly missed. I hope you join me in thanking them for everything they have done.As is right, Council carries on and I would like to introduce our two new members to Council, Emma Owen and Richard Berks. I hope they enjoy their IAT Council journey and we welcome them.I would like to ﬁnish my ﬁrst introduction by reminding you that the IAT is your organisation. It represents you on legal bodies, it works with fellow welfare organisations, it looks after the education standards of Animal Technicians and many more items as well. It relies on its members so whether you start by doing things at work, joining Branch activities or join Council, it all adds to the IAT, so please be active.Lastly, as I have already said, the IAT is your organisation we would love to hear from you, be it good or bad feedback or an idea, just drop us a line via the normal routes.

BulletinJuly 2024 • 33The General ElectionAll parties are light on proposals for the use of animals in research, with the exception of the Labour and Green Parties.As it is likely the Labour Party will win the general election on July 4th, it is worth concentrating on their manifesto – which announces the Labour Party will partner with scientists, industry and civil society as they work towards the phasing out of animal testing.While not explicitly in the manifesto, the Mirror group has reported that the Labour party will promise to publish a roadmap to end the use of animals in scientiﬁ c testing of products. In the ﬁ rst year of a Labour government, a board of experts will come up with a plan to phase out the use of dogs, minipigs and rabbits in testing. This will also include medical testing, where alternatives allow. More information – The Mirror Grouphttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/labour-manifesto-promise-end-animal-32986403UARhttps://www.understandinganimalresearch.org.uk/news/what-has-the-labour-party-said-about-animal-testing?mc_cid=ff39f465f6&mc_eid=b80c55b807&mc_cid=dc34c80aa3&mc_eid=b1de938652The Royal Society of Biology has called on all political parties to commit to:● Invest in biosciences for a sustainable and prosperous future.● Promote STEM teaching, learning and expertise in schools, colleges, universities, training and government.Reﬁ ning Mouse Handling in the UKThe NC3Rs are supporting the delivery of in-person workshop on reﬁ ned mouse handling to UK facilities. This free, half-day workshop is suitable for all animal facility staff, new PIL holders and early career researchers and will be delivered by animal technicians from Newcastle University.Places are limited, contact us for more information contact tech3Rs@nc3rs.org.uk

Bulletin34 • July 2024 AS-ET is a charity to advance education and promote excellence in the careand welfare of animals used in science. Sponsors of AS-ET are listed below and to find out more please visit thewebsite www.as-et.org.ukAS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15Bulletin18 •July 2020Jul20:IATB NEW 10/7/20 10:02 Page 18AS-ET is a charity to advance education and promote excellence in the careand welfare of animals used in science. Sponsors of AS-ET are listed below and to find out more please visit thewebsite www.as-et.org.ukAS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15Bulletin18 •July 2020Jul20:IATB NEW 10/7/20 10:02 Page 18AS-ET is a charity to advance education and promote excellence in the careand welfare of animals used in science. Sponsors of AS-ET are listed below and to find out more please visit thewebsite www.as-et.org.ukAS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. 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If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014•15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15Bulletin18 •July 2020Jul20:IATB NEW 10/7/20 10:02 Page 18AS-ET is a charity to advance education and promote excellence in the careand welfare of animals used in science. Sponsors of AS-ET are listed below and to find out more please visit thewebsite www.as-et.org.ukAS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15Bulletin18 •July 2020Jul20:IATB NEW 10/7/20 10:02 Page 18AS-ET is a charity to advance education and promote excellence in the careand welfare of animals used in science. Sponsors of AS-ET are listed below and to find out more please visit thewebsite www.as-et.org.ukAS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014•15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15AS-ET is a charity set up to advance education and promote excellence inthe care and welfare of animals used in science.To see how you can apply for a bursary visit our website (www.as-et.org.uk)The companies listed below sponsor AS-ET. If you would like to join themfind out how to support us by looking at our website.BulletinMay 2014• 15Bulletin18 •July 2020Jul20:IATB NEW 10/7/20 10:02 Page 18

BulletinJuly 2024 • 35Shrieks of excitement are not what you would normally expect to hear in a museum –well, not from adults anyway, but that was what heralded the start of our ﬁ rst ever IAT London Branch Scavenger Hunt, held at the Wellcome Collection Museum on the 1st February 2024. The Wellcome Collection is a free museum and library near Euston station and through frequently changing exhibitions, this museum explores health and the human experience throughout the ages.After a brief explanation of the rules of the hunt and once everyone had been issued with clue papers, 25 people in teams of various sizes dashed off in all directions to begin the hunt. Most teams started their search in the Being Human Exhibition, IAT London Branch Scavenger HuntScavenger (noun) A person who searches for and collects discarded items. Hunt (verb) To search determinedly for someone or something. Shrieks of excitement are not what you would normally expect to hear in a museum – well, not from adults anyway, but that was what heralded the start of our first ever IAT London Branch Scavenger Hunt, held at the Wellcome Collection Museum on the 1st February 2024. The Wellcome Collection is a free museum and library near Euston station and through frequently changing exhibitions, this museum explores health and the human experience throughout the ages. After a brief explanation of the rules of the hunt and once everyone had been issued with clue papers, 25 people in teams of various sizes dashed off in all directions to begin the hunt. Most teams started their search in the Being Human Exhibition, where they had to quest for answers about the organ that fights invading germs in the blood and controls the level of blood cells, as well as learn about the use of faecal transplant kits to treat deadly diarrhea. This installation also explored the Zimbabwean condition Kunfungisisa (thinking too much) and how the “friendship bench” was used as a treatment for this affliction. Contestants had the opportunity for bonus picture questions in this round; extra points were awarded for team photos submitted as answers, and this approach served as a very useful method for collecting event photos! IAT London Branch Scavenger Hunt Scavenger (noun)A person who searches for and collects discarded items.Hunt (verb)To search determinedly for someone or something.Exhibition, Scavenger (noun)A person who searches for and collects discarded items.Hunt (verb)To search determinedly for someone or something.Shrieksof excitement are not what you would normally expect to hear in a museum–well, not from adultsanyway,but that was what heralded the start of our first ever IAT London Branch Scavenger Hunt, held at the Wellcome Collection Museumon the 1stFebruary2024.The Wellcome Collection is a free museum and library near Eustonstationand through frequently changing exhibitions,this museum explores health and the human experiencethroughout the ages.After a brief explanation ofthe rules of the huntand once everyone had beenissued with clue papers,25 people in teams of various sizesdashed off in alldirectionsto begin the hunt. Most teams started their search inthe Being Human Exhibition, where they had to quest foranswers about the organthatfightsinvading germs in the bloodandcontrols the level of blood cells, as well aslearnaboutthe use of faecal transplant kits to treat deadly diarrhea. This installation also explored the Zimbabweancondition Kunfungisisa(thinking too much) and how the “friendship bench”was used as a treatment for thisaffliction.Contestants had the opportunity for bonus picture questions in this round; extra points were awardedfor team photos submittedas answers, and this approach served as a very usefulmethod forcollecting event photos!IAT London Branch Scavenger HuntScavenger (noun) A person who searches for and collects discarded items. Hunt (verb) To search determinedly for someone or something. Shrieks of excitement are not what you would normally expect to hear in a museum – well, not from adults anyway, but that was what heralded the start of our first ever IAT London Branch Scavenger Hunt, held at the Wellcome Collection Museum on the 1st February 2024. The Wellcome Collection is a free museum and library near Euston station and through frequently changing exhibitions, this museum explores health and the human experience throughout the ages. After a brief explanation of the rules of the hunt and once everyone had been issued with clue papers, 25 people in teams of various sizes dashed off in all directions to begin the hunt. Most teams started their search in the Being Human Exhibition, where they had to quest for answers about the organ that fights invading germs in the blood and controls the level of blood cells, as well as learn about the use of faecal transplant kits to treat deadly diarrhea. This installation also explored the Zimbabwean condition Kunfungisisa (thinking too much) and how the “friendship bench” was used as a treatment for this affliction. Contestants had the opportunity for bonus picture questions in this round; extra points were awarded for team photos submitted as answers, and this approach served as a very useful method for collecting event photos! IAT London Branch Scavenger Hunt

Bulletin36 • July 2024 where they had to quest for answers about the organ that ﬁ ghts invading germs in the blood and controls the level of blood cells, as well as learn about the use of faecal transplant kits to treat deadly diarrhoea. This installation also explored the Zimbabwean condition Kunfungisisa (thinking too much) and how the ‘friendship bench’ was used as a treatment for this afﬂ iction. Contestants hadthe opportunity for bonus picture questions in this round; extra points were awarded for team photos submitted as answers and this approach served as a very useful method for collecting event photos!The next exhibition explored some slightly darker aspects of human life and history, such as who coined the term eugenics to refer to the idea that selective breeding could improve humans. The answer to this question was Francis Galton, who was also the ﬁ rst professor of this ﬁ eld at nearby UCL. Eugenicists created a hierarchy of people based on race, character and health and aimed ultimately to rid society of those they deemed unﬁ t by encouraging only those they considered to have desirable traits to have children. Some of the items in this exhibition, such as the pocket registrator, were used to measure and categorise people, including sorting women into categories of attractive, indifferent or repugnant.The ﬁ nal round was located in a new exhibition that explored the notions of beauty across time and different cultures and included a touch and smell installation that had contestants snifﬁ ng aromas of tallow, mastic The next exhibition explored some slightly darker aspects of human life and history, such as who coined the term eugenics to refer to the idea that selective breeding could improve humans.The answer to this question was Francis Galton, who was also the first professor of this field at nearby UCL. Eugenicists created a hierarchy of people based on race, character and health, andaimed ultimately to rid society of those they deemed unfit by encouraging only those they considered to have desirable traits to have children. Some of the itemsin this exhibition, such as thepocket registrator, were used to measure and categorise people, includingsortingwomen into categories of attractive, indifferent or repugnant.The final round was located in a new exhibition that exploredthe notions of beautyacross time and different cultures, and included a touch and smell installationthat had contestants sniffing aromas of tallow, mastic and frankincense.This Cult of Beautyexhibitionshowcased some 200 weird and wonderful items, such asobjects you would normally use on your clothes but not on your face(i.e. facialirons).Theexhibition ended with a three-metre-tall hanging sculptureentitled(Almost) all of my dead mother’s beautiful things; this installation centredon the crushing weight of beauty ideals that are passed from one generation to another(and also provided an interesting background for more team photographs).With the huntcompleted, the teamsdeparted for SimmonsBarnearbyfor some much-needed refreshments while the question papers were being marked. In the end the results were very close, but the team from Queen MaryUniversity London(aka The Queen Mary Crew)clinched the title and won the prize of £60 in Amazon gift vouchers. Ourthanksgoto NKP Isotec for kindly sponsoring the refreshments for this event.Reporter: Ema Mustafacategorise people, including sorting women The next exhibition explored some slightly darker aspects of human life and history, such as who coined the term eugenics to refer to the idea that selective breeding could improve humans.The answer to this question was Francis Galton, who was also the first professor of this field at nearby UCL. Eugenicists created a hierarchy of people based on race, character and health, andaimed ultimately to rid society of those they deemed unfit by encouraging only those they considered to have desirable traits to have children. Some of the itemsin this exhibition, such as thepocket registrator, were used to measure and categorise people, includingsortingwomen into categories of attractive, indifferent or repugnant.The final round was located in a new exhibition that exploredthe notions of beautyacross time and different cultures, and included a touch and smell installationthat had contestants sniffing aromas of tallow, mastic and frankincense.This Cult of Beautyexhibitionshowcased some 200 weird and wonderful items, such asobjects you would normally use on your clothes but not on your face(i.e. facialirons).Theexhibition ended with a three-metre-tall hanging sculptureentitled(Almost) all of my dead mother’s beautiful things; this installation centredon the crushing weight of beauty ideals that are passed from one generation to another(and also provided an interesting background for more team photographs).With the huntcompleted, the teamsdeparted for SimmonsBarnearbyfor some much-needed refreshments while the question papers were being marked. In the end the results were very close, but the team from Queen MaryUniversity London(aka The Queen Mary Crew)clinched the title and won the prize of £60 in Amazon gift vouchers. Ourthanksgoto NKP Isotec for kindly sponsoring the refreshments for this event.Reporter: Ema MustafaScavenger (noun) A person who searches for and collects discarded items. Hunt (verb) To search determinedly for someone or something. Shrieks of excitement are not what you would normally expect to hear in a museum – well, not from adults anyway, but that was what heralded the start of our first ever IAT London Branch Scavenger Hunt, held at the Wellcome Collection Museum on the 1st February 2024. The Wellcome Collection is a free museum and library near Euston station and through frequently changing exhibitions, this museum explores health and the human experience throughout the ages. After a brief explanation of the rules of the hunt and once everyone had been issued with clue papers, 25 people in teams of various sizes dashed off in all directions to begin the hunt. Most teams started their search in the Being Human Exhibition, where they had to quest for answers about the organ that fights invading germs in the blood and controls the level of blood cells, as well as learn about the use of faecal transplant kits to treat deadly diarrhea. This installation also explored the Zimbabwean condition Kunfungisisa (thinking too much) and how the “friendship bench” was used as a treatment for this affliction. Contestants had the opportunity for bonus picture questions in this round; extra points were awarded for team photos submitted as answers, and this approach served as a very useful method for collecting event photos! IAT London Branch Scavenger Hunt

BulletinJuly 2024 • 37and frankincense. This Cult of Beauty exhibition showcased some 200 weird and wonderful items, such as objects you would normally use on your clothes but not on your face (i.e. facial irons). The exhibition ended with a three-metre-tall hanging sculpture entitled (Almost) all of my dead mother’s beautiful things; this installation centred on the crushing weight of beauty ideals that are passed from one generation to another (and also provided an interesting background for more team photographs).With the hunt completed, the teams departed for Simmons Bar nearby for some much-needed refreshments while the question papers were being marked. In the end the results were very close, but the team from Queen Mary University London (aka The Queen Mary Crew) clinched the title and won the prize of £60 in Amazon gift vouchers. Our thanks go to NKP Isotec for kindly sponsoring the refreshments for this event. Reporter: Emma MustafaThe next exhibition explored some slightly darker aspects of human life and history, such as who coined the term eugenics to refer to the idea that selective breeding could improve humans. The answer to this question was Francis Galton, who was also the first professor of this field at nearby UCL. Eugenicists created a hierarchy of people based on race, character and health, and aimed ultimately to rid society of those they deemed unfit by encouraging only those they considered to have desirable traits to have children. Some of the items in this exhibition, such as the pocket registrator, were used to measure and categorise people, including sorting women into categories of attractive, indifferent or repugnant. The final round was located in a new exhibition that explored the notions of beauty across time and different cultures, and included a touch and smell installation that had contestants sniffing aromas of tallow, mastic and frankincense. This Cult of Beauty exhibition showcased some 200 weird and wonderful items, such as objects you would normally use on your clothes but not on your face (i.e. facial irons). The exhibition ended with a three-metre-tall hanging sculpture entitled (Almost) all of my dead mother’s beautiful things; this installation centred on the crushing weight of beauty ideals that are passed from one generation to another (and also provided an interesting background for more team photographs). With the hunt completed, the teams departed for Simmons Bar nearby for some much-needed refreshments while the question papers were being marked. In the end the results were very close, but the team from Queen Mary University London (aka The Queen Mary Crew) clinched the title and won the prize of £60 in Amazon gift vouchers. Our thanks go to NKP Isotec for kindly sponsoring the refreshments for this event. Reporter: Ema Mustafa The next exhibition explored some slightly darker aspects of human life and history, such as who coined the term eugenics to refer to the idea that selective breeding could improve humans. The answer to this question was Francis Galton, who was also the first professor of this field at nearby UCL. Eugenicists created a hierarchy of people based on race, character and health, and aimed ultimately to rid society of those they deemed unfit by encouraging only those they considered to have desirable traits to have children. Some of the items in this exhibition, such as the pocket registrator, were used to measure and categorise people, including sorting women into categories of attractive, indifferent or repugnant. The final round was located in a new exhibition that explored the notions of beauty across time and different cultures, and included a touch and smell installation that had contestants sniffing aromas of tallow, mastic and frankincense. This Cult of Beauty exhibition showcased some 200 weird and wonderful items, such as objects you would normally use on your clothes but not on your face (i.e. facial irons). The exhibition ended with a three-metre-tall hanging sculpture entitled (Almost) all of my dead mother’s beautiful things; this installation centred on the crushing weight of beauty ideals that are passed from one generation to another (and also provided an interesting background for more team photographs). With the hunt completed, the teams departed for Simmons Bar nearby for some much-needed refreshments while the question papers were being marked. In the end the results were very close, but the team from Queen Mary University London (aka The Queen Mary Crew) clinched the title and won the prize of £60 in Amazon gift vouchers. Our thanks go to NKP Isotec for kindly sponsoring the refreshments for this event. Reporter: Ema Mustafa The next exhibition explored some slightly darker aspects of human life and history, such as who coined the term eugenics to refer to the idea that selective breeding could improve humans. The answer to this question was Francis Galton, who was also the first professor of this field at nearby UCL. Eugenicists created a hierarchy of people based on race, character and health, and aimed ultimately to rid society of those they deemed unfit by encouraging only those they considered to have desirable traits to have children. Some of the items in this exhibition, such as the pocket registrator, were used to measure and categorise people, including sorting women into categories of attractive, indifferent or repugnant.The final round was located in a new exhibition that explored the notions of beauty across time and different cultures, and included a touch and smell installation that had contestants sniffing aromas of tallow, mastic and frankincense. This Cult of Beautyexhibition showcased some 200 weird and wonderful items, such as objects you would normally use on your clothes but not on your face (i.e. facial irons). Theexhibition ended with a three-metre-tall hanging sculpture entitled (Almost) all of my dead mother’s beautiful things; this installation centred on the crushing weight of beauty ideals that are passed from one generation to another (and also provided an interesting background for more team photographs).With the hunt completed, the teams departed for Simmons Bar nearby for some much-needed refreshments while the question papers were being marked. In the end the results were very close, but the team from Queen Mary University London (aka The Queen Mary Crew) clinched the title and won the prize of £60 in Amazon gift vouchers. Our thanks go to NKP Isotec for kindly sponsoring the refreshments for this event.Reporter: Ema MustafaMary University London (aka The Queen Mary Crew) clinched the title and The next exhibition explored some slightly darker aspects of human life and history, such as who coined the term eugenics to refer to the idea that selective breeding could improve humans. The answer to this question was Francis Galton, who was also the first professor of this field at nearby UCL. Eugenicists created a hierarchy of people based on race, character and health, and aimed ultimately to rid society of those they deemed unfit by encouraging only those they considered to have desirable traits to have children. Some of the items in this exhibition, such as the pocket registrator, were used to measure and categorise people, including sorting women into categories of attractive, indifferent or repugnant. The final round was located in a new exhibition that explored the notions of beauty across time and different cultures, and included a touch and smell installation that had contestants sniffing aromas of tallow, mastic and frankincense. This Cult of Beauty exhibition showcased some 200 weird and wonderful items, such as objects you would normally use on your clothes but not on your face (i.e. facial irons). The exhibition ended with a three-metre-tall hanging sculpture entitled (Almost) all of my dead mother’s beautiful things; this installation centred on the crushing weight of beauty ideals that are passed from one generation to another (and also provided an interesting background for more team photographs). With the hunt completed, the teams departed for Simmons Bar nearby for some much-needed refreshments while the question papers were being marked. In the end the results were very close, but the team from Queen Mary University London (aka The Queen Mary Crew) clinched the title and won the prize of £60 in Amazon gift vouchers. Our thanks go to NKP Isotec for kindly sponsoring the refreshments for this event. Reporter: Ema Mustafa The next exhibition explored some slightly darker aspects of human life and history, such as who coined the term eugenics to refer to the idea that selective breeding could improve humans. The answer to this question was Francis Galton, who was also the first professor of this field at nearby UCL. Eugenicists created a hierarchy of people based on race, character and health, and aimed ultimately to rid society of those they deemed unfit by encouraging only those they considered to have desirable traits to have children. Some of the items in this exhibition, such as the pocket registrator, were used to measure and categorise people, including sorting women into categories of attractive, indifferent or repugnant.The final round was located in a new exhibition that explored the notions of beauty across time and different cultures, and included a touch and smell installation that had contestants sniffing aromas of tallow, mastic and frankincense. This Cult of Beautyexhibition showcased some 200 weird and wonderful items, such as objects you would normally use on your clothes but not on your face (i.e. facial irons). Theexhibition ended with a three-metre-tall hanging sculpture entitled (Almost) all of my dead mother’s beautiful things; this installation centred on the crushing weight of beauty ideals that are passed from one generation to another (and also provided an interesting background for more team photographs).With the hunt completed, the teams departed for Simmons Bar nearby for some much-needed refreshments while the question papers were being marked. In the end the results were very close, but the team from Queen Mary University London (aka The Queen Mary Crew) clinched the title and won the prize of £60 in Amazon gift vouchers. Our thanks go to NKP Isotec for kindly sponsoring the refreshments for this event.Reporter: Ema MustafaThe next exhibition explored some slightly darker aspects of human life and history, such as who coined the term eugenics to refer to the idea that selective breeding could improve humans. The answer to this question was Francis Galton, who was also the first professor of this field at nearby UCL. Eugenicists created a hierarchy of people based on race, character and health, and aimed ultimately to rid society of those they deemed unfit by encouraging only those they considered to have desirable traits to have children. Some of the items in this exhibition, such as the pocket registrator, were used to measure and categorise people, including sorting women into categories of attractive, indifferent or repugnant.The final round was located in a new exhibition that explored the notions of beauty across time and different cultures, and included a touch and smell installation that had contestants sniffing aromas of tallow, mastic and frankincense. This Cult of Beautyexhibition showcased some 200 weird and wonderful items, such as objects you would normally use on your clothes but not on your face (i.e. facial irons). Theexhibition ended with a three-metre-tall hanging sculpture entitled (Almost) all of my dead mother’s beautiful things; this installation centred on the crushing weight of beauty ideals that are passed from one generation to another (and also provided an interesting background for more team photographs).With the hunt completed, the teams departed for Simmons Bar nearby for some much-needed refreshments while the question papers were being marked. In the end the results were very close, but the team from Queen Mary University London (aka The Queen Mary Crew) clinched the title and won the prize of £60 in Amazon gift vouchers. Our thanks go to NKP Isotec for kindly sponsoring the refreshments for this event.Reporter: Ema MustafaEmma MustafaThe next exhibition explored some slightly darker aspects of human life and history, such as who coined the term eugenics to refer to the idea that selective breeding could improve humans. The answer to this question was Francis Galton, who was also the first professor of this field at nearby UCL. Eugenicists created a hierarchy of people based on race, character and health, and aimed ultimately to rid society of those they deemed unfit by encouraging only those they considered to have desirable traits to have children. Some of the items in this exhibition, such as the pocket registrator, were used to measure and categorise people, including sorting women into categories of attractive, indifferent or repugnant. The final round was located in a new exhibition that explored the notions of beauty across time and different cultures, and included a touch and smell installation that had contestants sniffing aromas of tallow, mastic and frankincense. This Cult of Beauty exhibition showcased some 200 weird and wonderful items, such as objects you would normally use on your clothes but not on your face (i.e. facial irons). The exhibition ended with a three-metre-tall hanging sculpture entitled (Almost) all of my dead mother’s beautiful things; this installation centred on the crushing weight of beauty ideals that are passed from one generation to another (and also provided an interesting background for more team photographs). With the hunt completed, the teams departed for Simmons Bar nearby for some much-needed refreshments while the question papers were being marked. In the end the results were very close, but the team from Queen Mary University London (aka The Queen Mary Crew) clinched the title and won the prize of £60 in Amazon gift vouchers. Our thanks go to NKP Isotec for kindly sponsoring the refreshments for this event. Reporter: Ema Mustafa

Bulletin38 • July 2024 Axolotl at Edinburgh UniversityAxolotl at Edinburgh University The Edinburgh Branch held our AGM on Thursday 22nd February, before which, we had the pleasure of hearing a talk on Axolotl’s given by Dr Aida Rodrigo Albors. Aida is setting up a new research group using Axolotls to investigate tissue repair and regeneration. She informed us that after a long process of getting the importation paperwork sorted, she was getting eggs in at the start of March 2024 (Update: eggs arrived and Axolotls hatched!). The axolotl is a paedomorphic salamander closely related to the salamander but unlike other salamanders that undergo metamorphosis, axolotls never outgrow their larval, juvenile stage, a phenomenon called neoteny. Instead of taking to the land, adults remain aquatic and gilled. Their youthful traits include feathery gills, webbed feet, a dorsal fin that runs down the length of their body, and a tail. Though they keep their gills, adult axolotls also have functional lungs and can breathe through their skin. Axolotls can be induced to undergo metamorphosis if given the necessary hormone, but axolotls do not produce it and must be exposed to it from an external source. They originate from Mexico and are only found in Lake Xochimilco near Mexico City. Unfortunately, their numbers are in decline and are so low now they are classed as critically endangered. This is due to a reduction in the streams feeding the lake, water pollution from nearby farmlands and the introduction of carp and tilapia into Xochimilco as a food source for the growing rural population. These fish species prey on axolotl eggs and larvae. They are truly fascinating creatures, one of their unique features is their ability to regenerate a whole variety of organs and tissues. They can regenerate entire limbs in a matter of months and can regenerate the same limb from the same amputation point up to 14 times without any signs to degeneration. The Edinburgh Branch held our AGM on Thursday 22nd February, before which, we had the pleasure of hearing a talk on Axolotls given by Dr Aida Rodrigo Albors.Aida is setting up a new research group using Axolotls to investigate tissue repair and regeneration. She informed us that after a long process of getting the importation paperwork sorted, she was getting eggs in at the start of March 2024 (Update: eggs arrived and Axolotls hatched!).The axolotl is a paedomorphic salamander closely related to the salamander but unlike other salamanders that undergo metamorphosis, axolotls never outgrow their larval, juvenile stage, a phenomenon called neoteny. Instead of taking to the land, adults remain aquatic and gilled. Their youthful traits include feathery gills, webbed feet, a dorsal ﬁn that runs down the length of their body, and a tail. Though they keep their gills, adult axolotls also have functional lungs and can breathe through their skin. Axolotls can be induced to undergo metamorphosis if given the necessary hormone but axolotls do not produce it and must be exposed to it from an external source.

BulletinJuly 2024 • 39They originate from Mexico and are only found in Lake Xochimilco near Mexico City. Unfortunately, their numbers are in decline and are so low now they are classed as critically endangered. This is due to a reduction in the streams feeding the lake, water pollution from nearby farmlands and the introduction of carp and tilapia into Xochimilco as a food source for the growing rural population. These ﬁ sh species prey on axolotl eggs and larvae.They are truly fascinating creatures, one of their unique features is their ability to regenerate a whole variety of organs and tissues. They can regenerate entire limbs in a matter of months and can regenerate the same limb from the same amputation point up to 14 times without any signs to degeneration.They are Tetrapods (like humans), Amphibians (like frogs) and Urodeles (like newts). Axolotls have been used in research for 160 years after 5 males and 1 female were given to Auguste Dumeril at the Museum of Natural History in Paris. He then distributed thousands of axolotls to laboratories across Europe.Axolotls can live up to 20 years, growing continually thoughout their lifespan reaching a length of up to 30cm. A sexually mature adult at 2-3 years old is roughly 14cm in length. They are Tetrapods (like humans), Amphibians (like frogs) and Urodeles (like newts). Axolotls have been used in research for 160 years after 5 males and 1 female were given to Auguste Dumeril at the Museum of Natural History in Paris. He then distributed thousands of axolotls to laboratories across Europe. Axolotls can live up to 20 years, growing continually thought their lifespan reaching a length of up to 30cm. A sexually mature adult at 2-3 years old is roughly 14cm in length.

Bulletin40 • July 2024 They can be bred easily in a lab setting. The males can mate every month, the females every 3 months – producing 200-400 eggs at each mating.They can be bred easily in a lab setting. The males can mate every month, the They can be breed easily in a lab setting. The males can mate every month, the females every 3 months - producing 200-400 eggs at each mating. Under the Code of Practice axolotls are housed as aquatic urodeles. They can be grouped housed until reaching a certain size. Once they reach adulthood, they may require single housing depending on tank size and water aeration. They begin life eating brine shrimp, then moving to pelleted diet as they grow larger and require feeding every couple of days, more when younger. They can be breed easily in a lab setting. The males can mate every month, the females every 3 months - producing 200-400 eggs at each mating. Under the Code of Practice axolotls are housed as aquatic urodeles. They can be grouped housed until reaching a certain size. Once they reach adulthood, they may require single housing depending on tank size and water aeration. They begin life eating brine shrimp, then moving to pelleted diet as they grow larger and require feeding every couple of days, more when younger.

BulletinJuly 2024 • 41Under the Code of Practice axolotls are housed as aquatic urodeles. They can be grouped housed until reaching a certain size. Once they reach adulthood, they may require single housing depending on tank size and water aeration. They begin life eating brine shrimp, then moving to pelleted diet as they grow larger and require feeding every couple of days, more when younger.At present enrichment is not commonly used apart from plastic plants which help collect eggs, but enrichment options are something that we will be looking into.We are very much looking forward to getting the colony up and running and to hear more from Aida as the research progresses. If you would like to know more about the plight of Axolotls in the wild, please check the websites below:https://www.restauracionecologica.org/https://www.restauracionecologica.org/adopcioneshttps://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/amphibians/facts/axolotlReporter: Keith ChalmersEdinburgh IAT BranchMidlands Branch andNorth East England BranchPractical Skills WorkshopPractical Skills WorkshopSheffield Practical Skills WorkshopSheffield –Practical Skills Workshop–Practical Skills WorkshopPractical Skills WorkshopPractical Skills WorkshopPractical Skills Workshop–September 10Practical Skills WorkshopSeptember 10thPractical Skills WorkshopPractical Skills WorkshopSeptember 10thPractical Skills WorkshopPractical Skills WorkshopPractical Skills WorkshopPractical Skills WorkshopPractical Skills Workshopth2024The IAT Midlands and North East England Branches would like to invite you to join us for a Practical Skills Workshop with sessions including;• GA breeding and genetics calculations• Suturing skills• Procedural skills• Aseptic technique• Introduction to aquatics• Dissection and post mortem reporting• Anaesthesia and pain management Workshops will be short and interactive, aimed at junior technicians wanting to sample some different specialisations.Practical Skills WorkshopPlanned agenda10:00 -11:00 – Registration and trade11:00 -12:00 – Workshop12:00 -13:00 – Lunch and trade13:00 -14:00 – Workshop14:00 -15:00 – Workshop15:00 -15:15 – Refreshments15:15 -16:00 – Seminar and closeThis event is free and attendees will be able join up to three workshops - we will do our best to accommodate your choicesbut places will be allocated on a first come first served basis.Contact iatnortheastbranch@hotmail.co.ukfor more information.

Bulletin42 • July 2024 Huntingdon, Norfolk & Suffolk Branch held aIAT quiz – 18th April – a total of 18 teams across Huntingdon and Eye met in a quiz showdown linked via Webex! Hunngdon, Norfolk & Suolk Branch Held a Quiz!With pizza supplied by Datesand.IAT quiz- 18th April- a total of 18 teams across Huntingdon and Eye met in a quiz showdown linked via Webex! Hunngdon site Eye siteThere were 8 rounds of challenging questions set by the compere for the evening - Dave ‘strict but fair’ Spillane! The ‘Pop 2023’ and ‘Film 2023’ rounds proved the most challenging of them all. A pizza pit-stop halfway through, courtesy of Datesand, was much appreciated. Eye team ‘Sperm Analyquiz’ were the victors on the night with the ‘ATS Boys’ in runner’s up spot. Everyone had a fabulous evening. Thank you to all our organisers and our quiz teams, we look forward to seeing even more people next year! Winning team (Sperm Analyquiz) Runners up (ATS Boys)Reported by Joanna OwenHunngdon, Norfolk & Suolk Branch Held a Qui z! With pizza supplied by Datesand. IAT quiz- 18th April- a total of 18 teams across Huntingdon and Eye met in a quiz showdown linked via Webex! Hunngdon site Eye site There were 8 rounds of challenging questions set by the compere for the evening - Dave ‘strict but fair’ Spillane! The ‘Pop 2023’ and ‘Film 2023’ rounds proved the most challenging of them all. A pizza pit-stop halfway through, courtesy of Datesand, was much appreciated. Eye team ‘Sperm Analyquiz’ were the victors on the night with the ‘ATS Boys’ in runner’s up spot. Everyone had a fabulous evening. Thank you to all our organisers and our quiz teams, we look forward to seeing even more people next year! Winning team (Sperm Analyquiz) Runners up (ATS Boys) Reported by Joanna Owen Huntingdon siteThere were 8 rounds of challenging questions set by the compere for the evening – Dave ‘strict but fair’ Spillane! The ‘Pop 2023’ and ‘Film 2023’ rounds proved the most challenging of them all.A pizza pit-stop halfway through, courtesy of Datesand, was much appreciated. Eye team ‘Sperm Analyquiz’ were thevictors on the night with the ‘ATS Boys’ in runner’s up spot. Eye site

BulletinJuly 2024 • 43Everyone had a fabulous evening. Thank you to all our organisers and our quiz teams, we look forward to seeing even more people next year! Reporter: Joanna Owen Hunngdon, Norfolk & Suolk Branch Held a Quiz! With pizza supplied by Datesand. IAT quiz- 18th April- a total of 18 teams across Huntingdon and Eye met in a quiz showdown linked via Webex! Hunngdon site Eye site There were 8 rounds of challenging questions set by the compere for the evening - Dave ‘strict but fair’ Spillane! The ‘Pop 2023’ and ‘Film 2023’ rounds proved the most challenging of them all. A pizza pit-stop halfway through, courtesy of Datesand, was much appreciated. Eye team ‘Sperm Analyquiz’ were the victors on the night with the ‘ATS Boys’ in runner’s up spot. Everyone had a fabulous evening. Thank you to all our organisers and our quiz teams, we look forward to seeing even more people next year! Winning team (Sperm Analyquiz) Runners up (ATS Boys) Reported by Joanna Owen Winning team (Sperm Analyquiz) Hunngdon, Norfolk & Suolk Branch Held a Quiz! With pizza supplied by Datesand. IAT quiz- 18th April- a total of 18 teams across Huntingdon and Eye met in a quiz showdown linked via Webex! Hunngdon site Eye site There were 8 rounds of challenging questions set by the compere for the evening - Dave ‘strict but fair’ Spillane! The ‘Pop 2023’ and ‘Film 2023’ rounds proved the most challenging of them all. A pizza pit-stop halfway through, courtesy of Datesand, was much appreciated. Eye team ‘Sperm Analyquiz’ were the victors on the night with the ‘ATS Boys’ in runner’s up spot. Everyone had a fabulous evening. Thank you to all our organisers and our quiz teams, we look forward to seeing even more people next year! Winning team (Sperm Analyquiz) Runners up (ATS Boys) Reported by Joanna Owen Runners up (ATS Boys)SITUATIONS VACANTVisit the Careers pages on the IAT Website for the latest vacancieshttps://www.iat.org.uk/vacanciesRecruitment advertising details from mail@prcassoc.co.ukSponsored by:Please email Robert Orvis: robert.orvis@astrazeneca.com to book your team and their meal option. Choices are: Beef or Chicken or Spicy-Bean burger meal.6 persons per team at £10.00 each as Agenda Life Sciences is generously sponsoring the remaining £8.95 per person.Note: Teams of fewer than 6 in a team are welcome, but the minimum cost is £60. Prizes for the highest scoring team and individual.Booking & Payment - in advance.Latest booking date: 10th May BACS payment to: HSBC - Cambridge I.A.T. branch 40-40-45 41322745 Reference: Your team nameWednesday 17th May 2023Tenpin Cambridge Leisure Park, Clifton Way, Cambridge, CB1 7DYArrive at 5.30 - Bowling starts at 6pm

Bulletin44 • July 2024 WE NEED YOU!Have you made a difference in your work place?The IAT Branch Liaison Committee are looking for 100 greatimprovements that have been made in the industry. It could beanything.Follow the link or the QR code to submit your ideahttps://forms.office.com/e/E6A46nKd6KWE NEED YOU!Have you made a difference in your work place?The IAT Branch Liaison Committee are looking for 100 greatimprovements that have been made in the industry. It could beanything.Follow the link or the QR code to submit your ideahttps://forms.office.com/e/E6A46nKd6K

BulletinJuly 2024 • 45BLCSummer QuizGeneral Knowledge1. What does SPF stand for?2. How many ice lollies are sold annually?3. What percentage of watermelons are water?4. How long do seagulls live?5. How tall is the Guinness world record-holding tallest sand castle?Name the Summer Song6. 7. 8.Summer WordsearchSubmitted by Hannah Easter on behalf of the BLC Answers in the August edition of the Bulletin Submitted by Hannah Easter on behalf of the BLC Answers in the August edition of the BulletinPICNICFLIPFLOPSSURFBOARDSUNTANPADDLINGPOOLVITAMINSTRAVELSUNBATHINGFESTIVALSUITCASE SUNCREAMAFTERSUNPOOLSIDESWIMSUITHOLIDAYSUNGLASSESSANDCASTLECOCKTAILICECREAMSWIMMING

IAT NW BRANCHPOSTER DAY2024THURSDAY 5TH SEPTEMBERAnyone wishing to submit a poster for the competition should contact Emma Owen via emma.l.owen@manchester.ac.ukTrade enquiries should contact Nicky Windows via nicky@datesand.comJoin us for thisyear’s event:• Win £500 cash• Inspirational talks• Trade tables• Free lunchRegistration opening soon. Look out for the link on IAT channels

BulletinJuly 2024 • 47Front cover: Monkey Courtesy: Norman Mortell DIARY DatesTo View NowProcedures with Care To view: https://researchanimaltraining.com/article-categories/procedures-with-care/To View NowEnvironmental Health Monitoring is a 3Rs Replacement for Live Sentinel RodentsNA3RsC 2021To view: https://www.na3rsc.org/ health-monitoring/presentations/ Available on applicationNC3Rs TrainingIncludes: Introduction to ethics and the 3Rs and EDA workshops Details: https://www.nc3rs.org.uk/3rs-training18th July 2024Nectar 2024 Newcastle University NewcastleDetails: cbc.admin@ncl.ac.uk6th August 2024Train the TrainerUBSS CambridgeCambridgeDetails: https://www.ubs.admin.cam.ac.uk/training-centre/train-trainer-course/train-trainer-course-dates13th August 2024RAnTech WorkshopThe Learning CurveOnlineDetails: info@learningcurvedevelopment.co.uk2nd September 2024Congress 2025Online registration opens – see page 65th September 20242024 Poster Day Northwest BranchManchesterDetails: Page 4610th September 2024Practical Skills WorkshopNortheast and Midlands BranchesShefﬁ eldDetails: Page 4110th October 2024Animal Technician ConferenceCambridgeRegister: https/ATC24eventbrite.co.uk15th October 2024Establishing and Maintaining a Germ-Free FacilityManchesterDetails: vicky.taylor-2@manchester.ac.uk3rd – 7th November 2024AALAS ConferenceNashville, USADetails: https://www.aalas.org/national-meeting18th – 20th November 2024LASA ConferenceWest MidlandsDetails: https://my.lasa.co.uk/item.php?eventid=1

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