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Case Study: Northwestern University's shift to automation in cage wash

Tamra Whittenberg
Tamra Whittenberg
Director of Husbandry Operations
 
Mike Mottet, LEED AP
Mike Mottet
Principal Planner
 
Ben Chapman
Ben Chapman
Co-Director of BetterBuilt Sales
 

Join this enlightening panel for key findings and lessons learned from Northwestern University's switch to cage wash automation. Speakers chart the critical labor and throughput requirements needed to double rodent cage capacity, and the data used to overcome management and cost hurdles. They profile feasibility study and upgrade processes, timelines, and swing space solutions, and common problems to watch for. They illustrate the efficiency and effectiveness outcomes of cage wash transformation in terms of space use, fostering collaborative work environments, prioritizing staff health and safety, and supporting research program expansion initiatives.

Occurs
Monday, Sept 30th 2:20PM - 3:15PM
CEU Type Units
American Institute of Architects (AIA)
1.00 Units
Health, Safety and Welfare (HSW)
1.00 Units