Forms & Submission

Approvals

You must wait for the IACUC to notify you of approval before starting animal work - E-IACUC will automatically generate an approval letter and send out an email notification upon approval. Contact the Office of the IACUC for confirmation if unsure. 

Approved IACUC protocols are only valid for 3 years from the initial approval date. Amendment approvals do not change the protocol's approval period. In fact, the approval period for a protocol can never be extended beyond its original expiration date. In order to continue animal work, the protocol must undergo another complete IACUC review by submitting a separate three-year renewal application. This process will create a new IACUC protocol that supersedes the previous protocol upon approval. Animal activities in the absence of valid approval are serious and reportable violations of the PHS Policy.

Working with Hazardous Materials

While IACUC approval covers the animal work described on the protocol, the use of biological agents also requires separate COMS approval. Both are needed in order to work with COMS regulated materials in animals on campus.

Furthermore, you must communicate and coordinate with HCCM on the use of hazardous materials in the vivaria (including microbiological agents classified as Biosafety Level 2 or above, toxic chemicals, or radioactive substances).

Ordering Animals

All animal orders must be placed with HCCM. This can be done through the E-Sirius procurement system. Visit HCCM to learn more.