Animal Care and Use

  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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Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Animal Rights Activity on Campus Today Please be aware that an animal rights group, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) will be on campus today at Aldrich Hall today from 11:00am to 4:00pm. Note: Avoid actions that generate unnecessary attention. The group’s displays should be treated …

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  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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  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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  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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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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Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Thanksgiving Holiday Reminder It may be the holidays, but your research animals are still here! During the Thanksgiving holiday break, 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 …

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This is a reminder that Lead Researchers (LRs)/Principal Investigators (PIs) are responsible for developing, implementing, activating, and updating research continuity plans to ensure animal care and welfare in accordance with approved IACUC protocols when non-standard circumstances exist. Research continuity plans should include postponing research activities when staffing shortages create unsafe conditions for researchers and/or animals. When activating research …

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Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) June 5, National Animal Rights Day This coming Sunday, June 5, 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 are …

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  Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) IACUC Facility Inspections Spring 2022 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). Spring 2022 facility inspections will be in-person. During inspections, the IACUC site visit team may …

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