Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) provides research oversight and evaluation of the institution's animal care and use program and facilities by ensuring compliance with federal regulations related to the proper care, use, and humane treatment of animals used in research, testing and education. The Institutional Animal Care and Use Program (IACUP) assures that animals housed at College facilities are treated with the highest level of care to protect their health and well-being.
- College of Charleston Policy 7.7.3: Policy on Care and Use of Vertebrate Animals in Research and Instruction
- How to Report Animal Welfare Concerns
- Standard Operating Procedures
Submit an Application
Animal Welfare Assurance: A4376-01
USDA Registration: 56-R-0112
IACUC Guidelines, Resources & Member Information
- Guidelines
- Policies & Regulations
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Federal Agencies | OLAW
The Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) ensures the humane care and use of animals in Public Health Service-supported research, testing, and training.
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Additional Resources for Researchers
- OLAW Frequently Asked Questions
- Altweb Resources (Johns Hopkins)
- APA Ethical Conduct in the Care and Use of Animals
- NIH Medical Research with Animals
- NIH Grants & Funding - Vertebrate Animals
- NSF Proposals Involving Vertebrate Animals Guidelines
- Responding to FOIA Requests
- USGS Field Manual of Wildlife Disease (Birds)
- Zoonosis, Preparedness, and Public Health Training Course (SUNY-Albany)
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IACUC Members & Meetings
Members and Meetings
Application Deadline* Meeting Date Time 08/09/2024 08/23/2024 2:00 PM 09/06/2024 09/20/2024 2:00 PM 10/11/2024 10/25/2024** 2:00 PM 11/08/2024 11/22/2024 2:00 PM No Meeting- Winter Break 01/10/2025 01/24/2025 2:00 PM 02/14/2025 02/28/2025 2:00 PM 03/14/2025 03/28/2025 2:00 PM 04/04/2025 04/18/2025** 2:00 PM *Deadline is only relevant for applications requiring Full Committee Review.
**Meeting also includes semi-annual inspection and program review.
Designated Member Reviews are conducted on a rolling basis.