Will your research or teaching study involve living or dead (tissues, body parts, etc.) vertebrate animals?
Will the study manipulate, change or alter the animal’s behavior in any way? (ex. laboratory experiments, teaching activities, creating enrichment activities, trapping, flashing lights, etc.)
If yes, complete a research protocol submission for IACUC review in Cayuse. See directions below.
If no, complete an Exempt - Observation Only IACUC Protocol Waiver for IACUC review in Cayuse.
Researchers working with animals are required to submit their studies for review and approval by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). To streamline this process, our institution utilizes the Cayuse electronic system for protocol development, submission, and management. Creating and maintaining IACUC protocols within Cayuse ensures accurate, organized, and accessible documentation throughout the life of your study. Researchers can prepare submissions, track revisions, respond to reviewer comments, and access previously approved materials in one location. If you need assistance, contact Julie Robinson (robinss48@miamioh.edu or animalcare@miamioh.edu).
Principal Investigators using USDA regulated species in their research are required to submit a literature review. Generally, mammals and birds not bred for research purposes are considered USDA regulated. Consult (or copy/paste: ) for guidance on the search process. At least two databases must be searched.
Laboratory Mice (Mus) and Rats (Rattus) are not USDA regulated and do not require a literature review.
How-to documents and videos are available to get researchers started in Cayuse. Please visit the following resources:
Research Protocol Drug-Substance Form.pdf must be directed to Julie Robinson (robins48@miamioh.edu c.c. animalcare@miamioh.edu) prior to protocol submission. This ensures that the substances are available in Cayuse for protocol creation.
Researchers and personnel can download any of the additional forms below to supplement protocols.
Researchers should reach out to animalcare@91做厙OH.edu with questions or concerns.
For Investigators/Instructors using vertebrate animals, review of the protocol for this use is required by two federal agencies:
The USDA and PHS requirements are similar and the systems of oversight are interconnected and complementary. PHS provides for planning, documentation, and reporting and USDA operates by conducting facilities inspections and review of approved protocols. Most federal funding agencies require compliance with PHS policy and rules, as do many private foundations. 91做厙 maintains a statement of assurance, the Animal Welfare Assurance (AWA), approved by the PHS. The AWA details how 91做厙 will comply with the PHS policy and rules (as well as those of the USDA). 91做厙’s Assurance and USDA Site Certification numbers are listed on the IACUC home page.
The PHS Policy requires that institutions base their animal care and use programs on the Guide Download a pdf of the from the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare.
The person at the institution with operational and legal responsibility for providing a system that meets regulatory and contractual requirements. At 91做厙, this is the Vice President for Research and Innovation. Direct responsibility reverts to the institutional CEO if the IO is not able or available to respond to program requirements.
Federal guidelines state that the University CEO (President), or his/her designee, shall appoint an IACUC consisting of not less than 5 members and including at least:
To report an adverse event or non-compliance with protocols, contact
animalcare@miamioh.edu
as soon as possible.
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