Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee

Function

The committee (IACUC) ensures that the campus mission to encourage free and responsible investigation by faculty, staff, and students is compatible with a responsible animal care program. The purpose of review is to ensure conformity with federal regulations, state statutes, and generally accepted ethical guidelines involving the use of animals in research.

Membership

 

  • At least five faculty or academic staff, one of which is chair
    • At least one member whose primarily in a scientific area
    • At least one member whose primarily in a non-scientific area
  • Research Compliance Officer
  • Licensed Veterinarian (non-University of Wisconsin-Whitewater member)

Committee Contact

Fe Evangelista, Interim Chief Research Administration Officer evangelf@uww.edu.

Division Contact

Division of Academic Affairs

Last Revision

6/2023