Purpose and Functions
The purpose of the Animal Care and Use Committee is to review and evaluate research proposals involving non-human animal subjects submitted by institutional investigators. The function of the Animal Use and Care Committee is to help ensure that research protocols for animals meet humane and ethical standards in accordance with established research practices in the field for specific animals, and in accordance with relevant state and federal laws. The Committee may gather information as needed to properly consider proposals. The Committee renders decisions concerning animal protocols stated in research proposals and may suggest or require modifications to conform with industry standards and laws. The Committee also reviews changes in protocols introduced after implementation of the research and may review the use and care of animals during the research term. The Committee is convened only when one or more research proposals have been submitted for consideration.
Membership
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- Chair, Biology Faculty Member designated by the Provost/Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs;
- Business Affairs representative;
- Director of Plant Operations or designee;
- One faculty member elected by the faculty.
- One representative external to the institution, non-voting member, preferably one familiar with medical and/or research aspects of animal care and use (e.g., a veterinarian).
Works of the Committee
The Animal Use and Care Committee meets on an “as needed basis” for approval of research projects.
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- Minutes - September 24, 2020
- One project was approved in July 2015 entitled “Pilot surveillance of flea-borne pathogens in south-eastern United States”
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