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Animal Care and Use Program
How to Use This Page
This page is meant to serve as a navigation list of all the pages on the Animal Care and Use Program (ACAUP) website for easy access.
ACAUP Overview
Updates and News (ACAUP homepage)
About the ACAUP and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
Report a Concern (Animal Research, Human Participant Research, and Research Misconduct)
Protocol Lifecycle
Getting Started: Do you need IACUC review for your research/teaching? Overview of Animal Research Protocol Lifecycle
IACUC Review Process: Detailed explanation of steps for protocol and modification review and Continuing Oversight Overview
Review Timelines: Estimated review times including what to expect during summer and university breaks, Guidance and resources for efficient review
Required Personnel Trainings: Includes instructions and FAQ. Remember, PDF Course completion certificate(s) are REQUIRED for protocol submission and for modifications to add personnel.
Protocol Management: Major and Minor/Administrative Modifications, Continuing Oversight including Renewal/Extension, and Closure
Forms and Templates
Modification and Other Forms: Renewal/Extension, Lab Contact Sheet, Emergency Contingency Plan
- For Students (Includes instructions and FAQ)
- For Employees
Policies, Guidance, and Resources
- Resources for IACUC Applications: Alternatives to Animal Use, 3Rs, Literature Search, Species Specific Resources, Required Facility Inspections, Required Trainings, Occupational Health and Safety
- Common Research Study Roles
- Facility Use for Animal Research Guidance, Suggested Timeline, and FAQs
- IACUC Facility Inspections: Sample Lab Contact Sheet
- "The Guide" for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
- Guidelines including American Veterinary Medical (AVMA) Guidelines for Euthanasia
- Regulations
Educational Outreach: Frequently asked questions about animal research at WWU, Resources for navigating conversations about animal research and teaching
Student Research: Student PI and Faculty Advisor Responsibilities and Expectations
Preparing for IACUC Facility Inspections: What to expect during an inspection and Inspection Checklist
Environmental Health and Safety: Emergency Contingency Planning, Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), and Environmental Health and Safety Resources
Helpful Tip: You can also search the entire Vice Provost for Research site using the search box at the top of your screen (see screenshot below).
