Research Compliance
ANIMAL SUBJECTS RESEARCH (IACUC)The UM-St. Louis Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is required by federal regulations to review all projects (research, teaching, or other) involving the use of live vertebrate animals. This includes new or competitive renewal research proposals as well as the use of live vertebrate animals in teaching demonstrations and/or student laboratory studies. This review is necessary for compliance with provisions of the Animal Welfare Act, for federal granting agencies, and for maintaining our accreditation by the American Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) International. UM-St. Louis is fully accredited by AAALAC International.
Applications:
Applications for full committee review must be received in the ORA 10 days before the scheduled meeting in order to be reviewed that month (NO EXCEPTIONS). You can download application forms at IACUC Forms.
FY2009 IACUC Meetings
IACUC meets at least semiannually for Facility Inspection and Program Review, and as needed. (Location: Biology Conference Room, 223 Research Building)
The next meetings are tentatively planned for September 2008 and March 2009.
ADDITIONAL COMPLIANCE RESOURCES
- AAALAC Flyer (what accreditation means, why it matters)
- Forms
- Policies, Procedures & Guidelines
For more information, please contact John Hancock at 314-516-5928.