Lauren Danridge serves as the Associate Director of the Animal Care & Use Office (ACUO) at the University of Michigan, assisting in the leadership and management of oversight the program, reducing regulatory burden, engaging the research community in programmatic improvements, and streamlining business processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Lauren has over 20 years experience in laboratory animal research and compliance, including hands-on animal research and IACUC Administration. 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.