INSTITUTIONAL ANIMAL CARE AND USE COMMITTEE
The University of
Wisconsin - La Crosse
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) oversees the
university's animal care and use programs, facilities and
procedures ensuring the appropriate care, use and humane
treatment of animals being used for research, testing and
teaching. The IACUC is also responsible for reviewing all
requests for approval to use vertebrate animals, ensuring
compliance with federal regulations. The IACUC also performs
inspections of all areas and laboratories where animals are
housed and used, and oversees training and educational programs.
The IACUC serves as a resource to faculty, investigators,
technicians, students, staff, and administrators, providing
guidance in fulfilling the obligation to plan and conduct all
animal use procedures with the highest scientific, humane, and
ethical principles.
For information regarding the IACUC, please contact the IACUC
Administrator at
IACUC@uwlax.edu