The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is charged with the oversight of animal care and use in all programs associated with the University including, but not limited to:
- Establishing policies regarding the use of animals in research and teaching
- Ascertaining compliance with applicable federal regulations and guidelines
- Acting as the internal certifying agency concerning animal care and welfare
- Animal research protocol review and approval process
- Investigation of alleged noncompliance with regulations, guidelines and policies