Welcome to Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)

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Announcements : Released January 23, 2008 Additional Topaz Training Sessions. Click on News and Updates for additional information.

Welcome! The Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) is responsible for the oversight and evaluation of the animal care and use program and its components.

The committee is composed of volunteers that consist of veterinarians, biological and non-biological scientists, and local community representatives. The members are appointed to the committee by the system-wide program Designated Institutional Official on the behalf of the Office of the Chancellor.

The committee provides a vital service to the University of Hawaii by:

Reviewing protocols for research, teaching/training activities that involve and require the use of vertebrate animals;

Conducting semiannual inspections and program reviews of facilities and laboratories that house and/or use vertebrate animals in their activities;

Investigating concerns brought to the attention of the committee that may involve alleged vertebrate animal use noncompliance;

Reviewing and addressing issues concerning the humane care and use of vertebrate animals brought to the attention of the committee by the University’s administration, faculty, staff, and/or students; and

Developing institutional policies to ensure the humane treatment of vertebrate animals that are involved in the University’s academic and research programs.

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General Information
Member Designation
Policies and Guidelines
News and Updates
Protocol Forms
Meeting Schedule
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Occupational Health and Safety Manual
Related Organizations and Documents
Laboratory Animal Service Training:
- Review of Regulations
- Review of Regulations Re-certification

For more information Contact the University of Hawaii Compliance Officer:

University of Hawaii
2538 McCarthy Mall
Snyder Hall 410
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone: (808) 956-4552, (808) 956-4446
Fax: (808) 956-5785
Email:
Mr. Norman Magno at nmagno@hawaii.edu
Ms. Denise Yee at deniseye@hawaii.edu

Updated: 1/23/08