Research Compliance
Research Using Animals
Old Dominion University's Program of Animal Care and Use is a general statement of principles, guidelines, and capabilities designed in accordance with applicable federal regulations and guidelines published by the United States Public Health Service.
The following forms are referenced in the Program:
- IACUC Protocol Review Form (updated 5/9/12)
- Attachment A - Special Husbandry
- Attachment B - Substances Other than Anesthesia and Analgesia
- Attachment C - Ante-Mortem Specimen Collection
- Attachment D - Other Experimental Procedures
- Attachment E - Surgical Procedures
- Attachment F - Anesthesia, Analgesia, or Tranquilization
- Attachment G - Death as an Endpoint (updated 4/24/12)
- Attachment H - Field Study / Collection (updated 4/24/12)
- Attachment I - Post-Mortem Specimen Collection (added 4/24/12)
- IACUC Qualification for Working with Animals (updated 5/23/13)
- IACUC Personnel Amendment Form (updated 5/23/13)
- IACUC Protocol Amendment Form (updated 5/23/13)
- IACUC Annual Review / Closure Form (updated 5/23/13) (must be submitted no later than two weeks before the protocol's expiration date)
IACUC Meeting Dates
Meetings of the IACUC are scheduled monthly. The deadline for protocols submission is the last Friday of every month. Protocols must be submitted to the Compliance Officer, Kersten Wheeler. Prior to full committee review, all protocols must be pre-reviewed by a statistician. A statistician is now a member of the committee. If drugs are used, protocols must also be pre-reviewed by the Veterinarian.
Meeting dates may be rescheduled due to holidays or if the Chair or Attending Veterinarian is unable to attend. Updated meeting times will be posted to this website within one week of the meeting. The meetings will be held at the Frank Reidy Center for Bioelectrics conference room; 3rd Floor, Innovation Research Park Building #2.
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Submission Deadline for New Protocols |
IACUC Meeting Date |
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For review by the Statistician & Veterinarian |
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February 4, 2013 |
February 26, 2013 |
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March 4, 2013 |
March 26, 2013 |
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April 1, 2013 |
April 23, 2013 |
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May 6, 2013 |
May 28, 2013 |
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June 3, 2013 |
June 25, 2013 |
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July 1, 2013 |
July 23, 2013 |
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August 5, 2013 |
August 27, 2013 |
The Animal Welfare Act (AWA)
The AWA, along with its implementing regulations 9CFR, mandates minimal standards of lab animal care. These standards apply to nearly all academic and research institutions and are enforced by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) through randomly scheduled, unannounced inspections to ensure that all regulated facilities comply with the law. If an inspection reveals deficiencies in meeting the AWA standards and regulations, the inspector instructs the facility to correct the problems within a given time frame. If deficiencies are uncorrected at the follow-up inspection, legal action can be taken. Such action could include fines and/or license suspensions or revocations.
OLAW
The Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) is responsible for administering and coordinating the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Animals (PHS Policy). The Health Research Extension Act of 1985 (Public Law 99-158) is the mandate for the PHS Policy.
Office of Animal Care and Use
When receiving funds from the Public Health Service (PHS), including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Animal Care and Use, additional requirements must be met in accordance with their policy manuals.
Training and Resources