Animal Care
All animals utilized by Western Michigan University researchers and instructors will receive proper care and humane treatment by conducting activities in accordance with all federal, local and 麻豆社policies, regulations and standardized practices. This is accomplished by use of approved protocols, comprehensive oversight and training. Mistreatment of any animal under WMU's care will not be tolerated.
Committee oversight: Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee鈥擨ACUC鈥攊nterprets and applies federal regulations, state law and sponsor requirements for the protection of the welfare of animals in research conducted under the aegis of WMU.
麻豆社Policies
Animal Use in Research, Teaching and Testing Policy
麻豆社Procedures
First time inquiries: request access to the Animal Care Sharepoint site to view procedures.
Returning visitors direct entry to the .
Training requirements
All 麻豆社personnel (faculty, staff and students) who use animals in their research or teaching are required to complete the IACUC training program. Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative offers this course. Researchers must also complete any specific courses relevant to their research prior to the start of the project.
Application forms
- Application for IACUC Continuing Review
- Application for IACUC Initial Review
- IACUC Add Investigator
- Supplement A鈥擧azardous Materials
- Supplement B鈥擲urvival Surgery
- Supplement C鈥擯ain and Distress
IACUC Meetings
IACUC meetings are held monthly if submissions are received.
The deadline to deliver animal care protocol is the fourth Wednesday of each month by 5 p.m. Email one electronic copy to research-compliance@wmich.edu and deliver one signed original to IACUC, 251 W Walwood, MS 5456.
An inspection of the animal facility is conducted semi-annually, following an IACUC meeting. Dates will be determined.
Regulation links
- 鈥2019
Additional resources
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Submit a Concern
Use the to submit concerns. Select 鈥淢ake a Report鈥 at the top of the page.
Contacts
Julia Mays
(269) 387-8293
Director of Research Compliance
Research Facility Manager
(269) 387-5954