Animal Care & Use Committee

Summary of Charges

Determines humane treatment and proper care of all live vertebrate animals(animals) used in campus research or teaching; determines compliance ofthe campus animal care and use program with all applicable laws, regulationsand policies; reviews activities of the Office of Laboratory Animal Care.Makes recommendations to the Vice Chancellor with regard to animal facilities,the animal care and use program, and general policy regarding use of animalsin research or teaching. Inspects all animal facilities semi-annually, investigatesconcerns regarding animal care and use, and reviews all research and teachingproposals involving the use of animals. Has authority to approve, requiremodifications in, or withhold approval of any proposed project, and to suspendany ongoing project that it determines is not being conducted in compliancewith applicable laws, regulations and guidelines.


Contact Information:

Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC) WebSite