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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Required Training
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
The College of Charleston has contracted with the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) which provides a comprehensive on-line modular training program used nationwide.
All students working on an IACUC protocol must complete the CITI course “Students Working with Animals” and any other research or animal specific course as determined by the Principal Investigator. The student training dates are to be reported on the annual Continuing Review Form.
CITI training may also be used by faculty researchers and for classes.
Please note that it is not necessary to complete all of the modules in one session. The CITI system retains your information, and you can access it at any time.
A quiz follows each module. You must attain a score of at least 80% on each quiz. When you have completed the entire training, you may print out your completion report for your records. An e-mail of your completion will also automatically be sent to the Research Protections & Compliance Coordinator Manager.
Depending on your research protocol, you may also need to complete the CITI training in Biosafety and Biohazardous Materials.
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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)
- Additional Forms
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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.