Adding personnel
To add personnel to an active protocol you must submit a Protocol Amendment Form. See Modify/Amend a Protocol for details.
Annual protocol reviews
See Annual Protocol Review for details.
Lab inspections
Approximately every six months, the IACUC members perform semi-annual inspections. An announcement will be made to the PI to schedule the inspection of areas where animals are held or used. In the case of field/wildlife research, the information is requested in the annual update (review) form.
The main documents utilized by our IACUC in its evaluations:
- PHS Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
- Regulations under the Animal Welfare Act
- AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia
In addition to looking at the research facilities and activities during the lab inspection, site visitors may discuss animal use procedures in the approved protocol(s) with staff and students.
Researchers can also expect an examination of research records, cage cards, drugs, and materials associated with animal care and use.