Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

IACUC Quick Start          

• New Principal Investigators
• Student researchers
• IACUC members
• Subcontractors

Submitting Animal Protocols

• How to get started 
• Types of Animal Protocols 
• Addenda
• Other resources

IACUC Forms

• Protocol Forms
• Amendment Forms
• Breeding, Surgical and GLP Addenda 
• Other forms

FAQ Section

• Protocol submission and review
• Third year protocol renewal
• Personnel training and certification
• Protocol Amendments 
• Animals and animal facilities
• Veterinary support
• Personnel injury

IACUC Review Process

• Submission to the IACUC Office
• Reviewer assignment
• Review process
• PI notification
• Protocol annual status updates
• Expiration notices

Training and Certification

• Certification requirements
• Certification for protocol personnel
• The RAQ
• Certification for OSDs
• How to obtain UAC keys
• Look up certification by IACUC number
• Other training and certification offered

IACUC Policies

Resources for Animal Users

Animal Hazards Program

IACUC Authority & Function

Laboratory Inspections

Animal Welfare Concerns

IACUC Committee

IACUC Announcements & Newsletters

Emergency Information

USDA Categories of Manipulation

Disclaimer

The information contained in this site is intended as a reference for University of Arizona investigators, animal husbandry and veterinary staff. Drug information and dosages are derived from a variety of sources and do not guarantee safety or efficacy.

Information obtained through this site should not be relied upon as professional veterinary advice. Any medications administered or procedures performed on animals should only be performed by or under supervision of a qualified, licensed veterinarian.

The University disclaims any and all warranties or representations. Use of this information in any method, mode, or manner is solely at the user's risk, and the University assumes no liability for such use.