by Ashley Cogswell | Nov 9, 2021 | Industry news
It’s Important to stay aware The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) released its “Request for Information (RFI) on Clarifying the Reporting Requirements for Departures from the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory... 
by Ashley Cogswell | Aug 30, 2021 | IT, Operations Manager
In our last blog post, we detailed the importance of conducting regular Health Checks. This week, we will take a look at the different ways that a Health Check can be done, as well as other factors that should be considered when evaluating your processes. What is a... 
by Ashley Cogswell | Jul 30, 2021 | Compliance manager, IT, Operations Manager
Purchasing laboratory management software may seem like the obvious fix for an institution’s productivity. Robust software that streamlines processes and improves workflow are highly valued and touted as a must-have for any organization with an animal research... by Ashley Cogswell | Jun 30, 2021 | IT
Your institution has determined it is ready to change software solutions. This can happen for many reasons and depending on how well you prepare, can have different outcomes. This guide will help walk you through the process of organizing your needs internally and... 
by Ashley Cogswell | Jun 7, 2021 | Large Facilities, Operations Manager
Cost Accounting offers a wholistic look of recurring and onetime costs to help you establish per diem rates across species, cage types, and locations. TOPAZ offers both a Cost Accounting Module within Elements for ongoing reporting as well as a separate Cost... 
by Central_Marketing | May 13, 2021 | IT
Determining the best software for your organization can be tricky. here are a few common factors to consider when evaluating whether a configurable solution or a custom software is the right fit for your institution. Configurable Custom Flexible to meet your... 
by Central_Marketing | Apr 30, 2021 | Compliance manager
Animal Care and Use Programs are typically an expensive but necessary part of any organization’s research program. Between animals, personnel, infrastructure and equipment, organizations have a great deal already invested. That is why it is critical that Programs run... 
by Central_Marketing | Mar 16, 2021 | Industry news, Large Facilities, TOPAZ news
Our team here at TOPAZ Technologies is excited to announce the newest edition to the TOPAZ Elements Suite: Animal Breeding. TOPAZ Elements encompasses all the tools you need to efficiently and effectively manage protocols. Now with the addition of our new Animal... by Central_Marketing | Aug 27, 2020 | Compliance manager, Industry news
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) on the Clarification of Institutional Responsibilities Regarding Grant to Protocol Congruency (NOT-OD-20-153).This clarification is being provided in part due to the 21st Century Cures... 
by Central_Marketing | Aug 3, 2020 | Industry news
It’s certainly not the biggest news of the year, nor is it the most significant of changes, but it definitely deserves some attention. A 2020 Gallup Poll found that 56% of Americans believe medical testing on animals is morally acceptable (Brennan, 2020). Yes, this is...