Animal Care and Use

Reminder: Feb 15 Deadline to Comply with Updated Supplemental Heat Guidelines

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Reminder Supplemental Heat in Anesthetized Animals Recently, the guidelines for providing supplemental heat in anesthetized animals to prevent hypothermia were updated: Human/home-use electric heating pads MUST NOT be used for any species, as these are not designed for use during animal anesthesia.  These heating pads have uneven gradients […]

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Ensuring Safety in the Research Community

Dear Colleagues: Safety is critical to conducting high-quality research, which is why I am writing to highlight three annual safety requirements identified in UCI’s Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP):  1) reconciliation and update chemical inventories, 2) safety self-inspections and 3) creating and training staff on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).  Reconciliation and Update Chemical InventoriesLab safety is

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Updated Supplemental Heat Guidelines

  Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Updated Guidelines Supplemental Heat in Anesthetized Animals Guidelines for providing supplemental heat in anesthetized animals to prevent hypothermia have been updated: Human/home-use electric heating pads MUST NOT be used for any species, as these are not designed for use during animal anesthesia.  These heating pads have uneven

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A Message to All Lead Researchers – Winter Recess Reminder

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Winter Break Reminder Even during the holidays, your research animals remain in your care! During Winter Recess, it is crucial for laboratory staff to prioritize the well-being of their animals by adhering to all necessary monitoring and care procedures according to the approved IACUC protocols. It is the

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Change in IACUC Protocol Submission Process – LR Signature Requirement

  Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Change in IACUC Protocol Submission Process LR Signature Requirement To ensure proper oversight, responsible management of animal use protocols (AUP), and adherence to institutional policies on animal research, the Lead Researcher of an AUP will be required to submit an electronic signature for IACUC protocol submissions, effective

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Updated Policies and Guidance

  Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Updated Policies and Guidance The UCI Privacy Office has published guidance and best practices to advise people at UCI who wish to install cameras on campus – Please see Cameras on Campus Guidance. Specific policies and guidelines regarding research animals are also available: IACUC Guidance on Videorecording

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June 4, National Animal Rights Day – PLEASE SHARE WITH ALL LABORATORY STAFF

  Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) June 4, National Animal Rights Day This coming Sunday, June 4, is National Animal Rights Day. – currently there is no information about any planned animal rights activities targeting UCI, however the IACUC office is sending this notice as a reminder. All members of UCI’s research community

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IACUC Facility Inspections

  Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) IACUC Facility Inspections Spring 2023 The IACUC will be conducting its federally mandated semi-annual facility inspections during the next several weeks – The schedule is posted on our website (secure login required). The Spring 2023 facility inspections will be in-person. During inspections, the IACUC site visit team

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A Message to All Principal Investigators – Winter Recess Reminder

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Winter Break Reminder It may be the holidays, but your research animals are still here! During Winter Recess, it is vitally important that laboratory staff remember their animals and maintain all required monitoring and care as described in their approved IACUC protocols.  A limited number of ULAR staff

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