Animal Research

The UMSL 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 renewed 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 and requirements of federal granting agencies. 

Applications for IACUC Review

New applications for review can be submitted at any time via the Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC) module in eCompliance https://umsl.ecompliance.umsystem.edu/login. You should allow at least two (2) weeks for initial committee action and response. 

All investigators must complete CITI Animal Care and Use training. Instructions for accessing the training, can be found here. 

An eCompliance User Guide for submitting applications, can be found here. 

IACUC Meetings

The IACUC meets semiannually and as needed for facility inspection and program review.

IACUC Policies

• UMSL Policy Regarding the Treatment of Animal Subjects During the Course of Research

• IACUC Policy on Pain or Distress 

• IACUC Policy for Anesthesia and Non-pharmaceutical Anesthesia 

IACUC Resources Materials

• Animal Numbers Justification 
• The Logical Determination of "N" in Animal Experimentation 
• Non-Statistical Approach for Calculating the Number of Animals
• Sample Animal Number Justification 

Have questions?

For more information, please contact Danielle Hunter (314-516-5972).

To report a concern regarding the care and treatment of animals used in research or teaching at UMSL, contact one of the following:

• Research Compliance Office:  314-516-5972
• For anonymous concerns:  1-844-469-6383

Animal Welfare Act regulations prohibit discrimination or reprisal against any person for reporting violations of any regulation or standard under the act.