
The IACUC ensures compliance with Public Health Service (PHS), USDA regulations and the NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (pdf) by ensuring animal welfare through multiple different mechanisms including:
- Review and approval of all research and procedures.
- Inspection of all animal facilities where animal work occurs.
- Development of institutional policies and guidelines.
- Providing reports to the federal agencies.
Additional help is always available at the IACUC Office at IACUC@uml.edu.