Animal Welfare Assurance Number:Ìý
D16-00193 (A3301-01) (PDF), became effective on October 28, 2021 and will expire on October 31, 2025.
¶¶Òõ̽̽ received continued Full AAALAC accreditation on June 28, 2022.
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¶¶Òõ̽̽ (¶¶Òõ̽̽) is committed to the humane care and use of animals in activities related to research, testing and teaching. There are two separate organizational components at ¶¶Òõ̽̽ designated to ensure appropriate implementation of all aspects of the animal care and use program:
- IACUC - The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee is ¶¶Òõ̽̽'s central review body for matters relating to the care, use and treatment of animals in these areas and is located in the Research Protections Office.
- OACM - The Office of Animal Care Management, with the University Veterinarian as its director, is responsible for the oversight of all animal care and use and for ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
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IACUC CITI Training and Occupational Health Requirements
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this page to review the requirements for IACUC CITI training modules, including Laboratory Animals Training and information on Animal Science Student training. This page also includes information on occupational health and safety programs.
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IACUC Education
¶¶Òõ̽̽’s IACUC Research Education Program was designed and developed through collaboration with IACUC members of the research community.Ìý It is our goal to make sure this program is tailored to meet the ongoing educational needs of the research community.
The RPO offers a variety of educational opportunities, both in-person and online. The goal is to improve understanding of federal and local regulatory requirements, ¶¶Òõ̽̽Click application completion, and special topics related to verterbrate animal research.
IACUC Submission Guide
Visit this page to learn the IACUC submissions process, including initial submissions, animal research with biohazards, and ¶¶Òõ̽̽-Click-IACUC protocols.