AI isn't just shaping the future of medicine; it's transforming how we care for research animals and run vivarium operations! In this episode, we are joined by the VP of university-wide core services at Rutgers University, Jeetendra Eswaraka (BVS, PhD, DACLAM, DECLAM), to discuss his recent JAALAS paper, 'Using Machine Learning and Predictive Artificial Intelligence to Determine Cage Change Frequency for Mice Housed in Individually Ventilated Cages and Drive Vivarium Operational Efficiency'. Tuning in, you'll hear all about our guest's career and how he became, as he says, an 'accidental' lab animal vet, and what led him to take on his most recent project. We delve into the team that worked on the paper and what they needed to standardize in preparation for it before Jeetendra breaks down the process of the study. He even goes on to talk about the findings of the study, what surprised him, why he wouldn't change anything, and more! Finally, our guest shares some words of wisdom for anyone who wants to do what he does. Thanks for listening!   Key Points From This Episode: Welcoming today's guest, Jeetendra Eswaraka. An overview of his career and what led him to become a laboratory animal veterinarian.  He tells us about his most recent project and why he took it on. Jeetendra tells us about the team he worked with on the paper. What the performance standard and Betting Status Index (BSI) are and how they work. The things they needed to standardize before they even started the study. Our guest walks us through the process of the study and its different phases. Some of the findings of the study and what surprised him about it. How Jeetendra is using this data now within his organization. What surprised our guest with regard to the finances of the project. Jeetendra shares some advice for anyone wanting to pursue a career like his.   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Jeetendra Eswaraka on LinkedIn 'Using Machine Learning and Predictive Artificial Intelligence to Determine Cage Change Frequency for Mice Housed in Individually Ventilated Cages and Drive Vivarium Operational Efficiency'American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (JAALAS)The LASt Word: An AALAS Podcast

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