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Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

Role of the IACUC

• Clearly articulate policies and procedures so that everyone understands expectations.
• Implement regulations using scientifically sound, performance based standards.
• Establish effective training programs that are realistic.
• Assure the public of quality animal care.
• Oversees and evaluates entire animal care and use program.
• Ensures compliance with Guide, Policy, AWRs.
• Represents institution and community.
• Serves as a local oversight arm for APHIS/AC, NIH/OLAW, AALAC

Components of a Quality Animal Care and Use Program

• Research Team
• Institurional Official
• Researchers
• IACUC
• Animal Care Staff (AV and techinical staff)
• Policies, Procedures, Resources and Facilities

IACUC Review Process

• Submission of ACORP through Research Channel in the Portal System.
• Committee review and response through Research Channel.
• Revision and Response from the investigators through the Research Channel
• Annual Review through the portal (under construction)
  • Continuation
  • Termination
• Three year time cycle
  • Resubmission if needed