Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

Animals in Research 

All faculty who propose to conduct research or teaching that requires the use of animals must obtain approval from the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) before beginning work.  Newly revised application forms are available in the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs. A schedule for meeting dates can be found below:
 
 


Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Meeting Schedule
Deadline Dates for Receipt of Protocols

January 22, 2008

February 19, 2008
April 1, 2008
April 29 , 2008

Completed protocols must be submitted to the Office of Research Compliance no later than the deadline date (posted above) for consideration by the IACUC.  In general, please submit your protocol at least two weeks before the next scheduled review date.  Protocols not received by the deadline date WILL NOT be reviewed by the IACUC but will be held for review until the next scheduled meeting.  NO EXCEPTIONS will be granted. Additional meeting dates and deadline dates will be posted as they become available.  The original and eight (8) copies of the protocol are required for review.

Information about federal regulations and policies for the use of animals in research can be found at the following web sites:

http://www.nih.gov./grants/oprr/library_animal.htm  - This site contains links to the Public Health Service Policy on Human Care and Use of Laboratory Animals in Research, the Guide for the Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals in Research as well as reports from the Office of Protection from Research Risks regarding animal research.

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/reac  - The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which is responsible for the enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act, maintains this site. You will find links here to many other sites related to animal welfare and research including a link to get your copy of the Animal Welfare Act and U.S.D.A. regulations regarding several species, including horses, farm animals, dogs, cats, and exotic species. This site also includes educational links regarding animal behavior and animal welfare.

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