Institutional Animal Care and Usage Committee

This committee is required by the Federal Government.

Organized in collaboration with: Provost

Membership:

  1. Veterinarian
  2. At least 1 research scientist, the committee requests two are assigned
  3. Ethicist
  4. Community member from outside the university

Term: Committee Members are appointed by administration

Description:

  1. To develop research protocols for animal research, reviewing of proposals and checking on compliance.
  2. Providing training and educational resources
  3. Approval of all research.

Meetings: about 1-2 X per month.