ARC SUMMIT
Connect. Be Inspired.
OCTOBER 8-9, 2026
Join By Sept. 15th and Gain Access to the Remaining ARC SS Sessions!
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Why the ARC Summit Exists
Every profession needs a place to step back from the day-to-day demands of the work and ask bigger questions.
Where is our profession headed?
How do we lead through increasing complexity?
What does innovation look like in animal research compliance?
How do we build healthy cultures that support people, the animals, and the science?
The ARC Summit was created to provide that space.
This isn't a conference focused solely on regulations or operational updates. It is a gathering designed to bring together professionals who want to think more deeply about leadership, professionalism, innovation, and the future of our field.
Participants leave not only with new ideas, but with renewed energy, meaningful professional relationships, and a broader perspective on the impact they can have within their own organizations and across the profession.
Conference Structure
A two half-day virtual conference specifically curated for animal care and use program (ACUP) professionals.
What Makes the ARC Summit Unique?
The ARC Summit is a community-focused event designed for ACUP professionals. It features tailored presentations that revolve around key themes: Leadership, Professionalism, Innovation, and Culture. The conference takes place over two half-days and is built mindfully to support knowledge retention, individual health, and accessibility. This format supports a “Come as You Are” energy.
PARTICIPANTS COME AWAY WITH:
Broadened perspectives
Inspiration for new ways of thinking
Strengthened professional identify through connection and dialogue
Renewed sense of purpose
Audience Engagement and Team Building
All presentations happen in a Zoom room. This format allows you to interact with presenters during open discussions. Additionally, access is centered around institutional memberships. This way, team members can attend the conference together and hold meaningful discussion around the presentations happening — in real time, or post conference.
One institutional enrollment allows unlimited participants. We are eliminating concern around budgets. One major goal of this approach to a conference is to encourage program connection and teambuilding. We want you to share this with your IACUC, all ACUP Personnel, and other relevant stakeholders. Watch together with food and beverages!
Connect. Be Inspired.
What Past Participants Said
““I plan to attend every year. The atmosphere is casual but still highly professional. It feels collaborative and welcoming rather than performative or overly formal. It is welcoming and relaxed while still being thoughtful, productive, and professionally valuable.””
“This Conference Was a Breath Of Fresh Air. ”
“You are on to something great here! Keep it up.”
Date - OCTOBER 8 - 9, 2026
Time - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST (US) Both Days
Where - ZOOM Event
October 8 - Day 1
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Approved 1HR Primary CPIA CE Credit
Thierry Decelle, DVM, MSc, DipVetLAS, is an international expert in laboratory animal science, animal welfare, ethics, and governance, with more than 30 years of experience in industry, and international organizations. As Founder and CEO of DCL Solutions, he advises institutions worldwide on strengthening animal care and use programs, ethical oversight, organizational Culture of Care, and the 3Rs. Previously, he served as Chief Veterinary Officer for Sanofi Group, leading global animal welfare and 3Rs strategies across more than 20 sites in 10 countries.
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Peter Lewis from the OLAW Division of Assurances
Jacob (Jake) R. Werner, V.M.D., Senior Director, Education and Outreach, AAALAC International, oversees AAALAC’s education and outreach program within North America as well as serving as one of the staff members representing AAALAC International and promoting AAALAC’s mission worldwide.
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Break - Discuss over food and beverage!
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Approved 1HR Primary CPIA CE Credit
Dr. Dvir Mintz, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ECLAM, is the Director of the Preclinical Research Authority at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. He earned his PhD from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, where he studied host–pathogen interactions, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the Weizmann Institute of Science. His professional focus is on advancing laboratory animal welfare through innovative approaches to ethics review, digital transformation of laboratory animal facilities, and the integration of AI and computational tools into research oversight and facility management. Dr. Mintz is an AAALAC International ad hoc consultant and a Section Editor for Laboratory Animals
Nave Razy is a DevOps Engineer at Rhino Health, an AI healthcare startup. He specializes in automation, secure cloud infrastructure, and the integration of scalable workflows that enable the safe use of sensitive data while meeting strict regulatory and security requirements. Previously, he developed and deployed large language model (LLM) platforms for military organizations, gaining extensive experience in highly secure and operationally demanding environments. Outside his professional work, Nave is a passionate maker who enjoys breaking down complex problems, building practical solutions, and turning ideas into working systems.
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Closing Remarks
October 9 - Day 2
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Approved 1 HR Primary CPIA CE Credit
Leigh Ann Tulleson, BA, CPIA, is the Senior Animal care and Use Compliance Specialist at Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH). She has been an IACUC Administrator for over six years, sits on the IBC, and has been trained as an IRB Analyst. While studying Animal Behavior at Rutgers, Leigh Ann was a zookeeper at a small educational zoo and then joined the Behavioral Sciences unit at the Oregon National Primate Research Center. After changing careers away from biomedical research, she joined HMH's Research Integrity team with the IACUC. Her goals for the IACUC program include streamlining processes, building positive relationships with PIs, their staff, and Animal Care staff, and implementing best practices.
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Approved 1 HR Primary CPIA CE Credit
LAUREN DANRIDGE, BA, CPIA, LSSS, GBSS, CPBCA, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR IACUC/IBC/PAM PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
Lauren Danridge serves as the Research Integrity & Assurance’s Associate Director for IACUC, IBC, and PAM at Princeton University. Lauren has over 20 years of experience in laboratory animal research and compliance, including hands-on animal research and IACUC Administration. Lauren also has served as a research administrator in basic science departments, responsible for managing a variety of administrative processes, including pre- and post-award grant activities, contracts, manuscripts, presentations, and protocols. As an active contributor to the national animal care and use community and higher education institutions, Lauren regularly presents on research administration best practices for IACUC, occupational health and safety, and biosafety. Lauren is also the lead author for Lab Animal’s “Protocol Review” column and administrator of the IACUC-Administrators Listerv.
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Enjoy some team/program bonding over food and beverage!
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Approved 1 HR Professional Development Category - CPIA CE Credit
Eugene Matullo, M.S. - Founder EM3, ARC Seminar Series, ARC Summit | Director IACUC, UVA
Eugene Matullo is the Founder of EM3 Consulting, a national consulting and professional development organization dedicated to advancing excellence in Animal Care and Use Programs (ACUPs). Through a unique blend of leadership development, operational consulting, and compliance education, Eugene partners with research institutions to strengthen organizational effectiveness while fostering collaborative, ethical, and high-performing research environments.
With more than a decade of progressive leadership experience in animal research administration, Eugene has built a national reputation for helping institutions navigate complex regulatory challenges while improving communication, leadership capacity, operational workflows, and program culture. His approach extends beyond regulatory compliance, emphasizing the development of resilient organizations where oversight is viewed as a strategic partnership that advances both scientific discovery and responsible animal care.
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*SPECIAL ARC SUMMIT ENROLLMENT PERIOD*
ENROLL BY SEPTEMBER 15 and Gain Access to the Remaining LIVE ARC Seminar Series Sessions alongside 250+ colleagues.
Remaining ARC SS Sessions include:
Sept 18 - Leading in High-Regulation Environments: Micromanagement - The Behavior and a Reframe.
Sept 24 - How IACUC and QA Overlap - Considering AAALAC|USDA|FDA
Oct. 16 - Culture of Care: People-Centered Leadership in Animal Research Administration
Oct - 29 - A Framework for Strengthening Animal Welfare - Lessons from the Canadian Experience
*All Sessions are 2-3 PM Eastern Time US
✓ CPIA CEs Eligible - Pending Approval by PRIM&R ✓ A Structure that Prioritizes Team Building and Wellbeing ✓ Access to Summit Content through end of 2026
FAQs
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2026 - Yes - Approved 5 HRS CPIA CE (4 Under Primary Category, 1 Under PD Category)
2024 - Yes - Participants can earn up to 3.5 CPIA CE hours for attending the conference.
2025 - Yes - Participants earned up to 4 CPIA CE hours primary credit.
Certificates will be sent out after the conference :)
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After you create your account on the website, it will bring you to the checkout page where you will see the cost. The exact cost depends on Early Enrollment or Not. Please see pricing options above.
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No. Only one individual needs to enroll through the website on behalf of the institution. From here, they will be able to share the pre-registration links with anyone within the institution that wants to attend.
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The Conference recordings will be maintained behind the website enrollment portal. All recordings will be able to be shared externally to institutional team members.
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What is an EM3 Community Partner?
The EM3 Community Partner program recognizes organizations that believe in investing in the future of Animal Research Compliance.
Community Partners help support educational programming, leadership development, and opportunities that bring professionals together to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and advance the profession.
Rather than traditional sponsorship, Community Partnership represents a shared commitment to cultivating a stronger, more connected ARC community.
In return, EM3 recognizes Community Partners throughout the year as organizations helping make these opportunities possible.
Different Opportunities exist for Companies, Universities, and Individuals.
Message Eugene@Em3.consulting for more information.
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After the individual enrolls for the program through the website payment space, they will be granted access to the content within the portal.
From here, they will be able to share out the pre-registration link to all personnel within their program. They can choose to attend solo while others choose to meet in a conference space to enjoy the event together. Both are possible!