TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. Introduction
B. The institutional authority under which the IACUC is established
C. Purpose of the IACUC
D. Authority of the IACUC
- Scope of authority defined
- Authority to inspect animal housing facilities and the University’s animal care and
use program
- Authority to prepare and submit reports of the IACUC evaluations to the IO
- Authority to prepare and submit report to regulating or accrediting bodies on behalf
of the IO
- Authority to make recommendations to the IO regarding the Institutional animal care
and use
- Authority to disapprove, modify, or approve studies based upon consideration of
the justification of animal use
- Authority to require progress reports from the investigators and oversee the
conduct of the study
- Authority to conduct Post-Approval Review (PAR) on approved protocols
- Authority to suspend or terminate approval of any approved activity
- Authority to review concerns involving animal care and use
E. Protocol submission and review process
- Description of Initial review process
- Continuing Review
- Review of Amendments
- A note on the Training requirements of personnel listed in the protocol
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
F. Investigator responsibilities
- Principal Investigator requirements
- Education requirements
- Animal Contact Program or Medical Surveillance
G. To read the entire manual, click here
H. IACUC policies and SOPs can be found at: http://www.iacuc.wsu.edu/resources.asp
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