IACUC Documents

To begin work with research animals, use the following forms:

• Laboratory Animal Allergy Annual Questionnaire
• Continuing Review Form

In the event of an injury, please use the following forms:

• SLP Incident Form (for students injury report)
• Injury reporting form (for employees injury report )

In the event of a change in your protocol or an unexpected outcome, use the following forms:

• Adverse Event Reporting Form: to be filled out in case of an unexpected event
• Modifications/Addenda to the IACUC protocol form

General information on using laboratory animals:

• PREPARE guidelines (NORECOPA) - Planning Research and Experimental Procedures on Animals: Recommendations for Excellence
• Occupational Health & Safety in the animal care and use program
• General Information on risks associated with work in natural environments
• Administration of substances to laboratory animals: routes of administration and factors to consider
• Administration of substances to laboratory animals: equipment considerations, vehicle selection and solute preparation
• Good practice guide to the administration of substances and removal of blood, including routes and volumes
• US Government Principles for the utilization and care of vertebrate animals used in testing, research and training
• Assigning USDA Pain and Distress categories for IACUC protocols (UPenn)
• Advanced Alternatives Search (3Rs)
• 3R Guide (Replace, Refine, Reduce)
• Mutant Mouse Regional Resource Center
• OLAW online seminars
• Surgical Aseptic Technique Tutorial
• Guiding Principles for Preparing for and Undertaking Aseptic Surgery
• The Art of Breeding Zebrafish (youtube webinar)
• Statistical help (including power analysis)

Submit Completed Forms for Review

Completed electronic forms and appendices should be submitted via e-mail to: [email protected]