IACUC – Research with Animals

All teaching and research activities involving animals are required to be reviewed and approved by East Texas A&M University's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) as well as the Attending Vet or their delegate.

It is the responsibility of the researcher or teacher (PI) to carry out their research and handling of animals in compliance with all federal, state, and university requirements. PIs must be trained and knowledgeable in appropriate laboratory techniques, safety procedures, hazards associated with working animals, and responsible conduct of research. They are also responsible for ensuring that all laboratory staff and students have completed their required training.

Research Training

Required training for teaching and research activities involving animals is met by the successful completion of online training modules from the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) website.

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IACUC Meeting Schedule

Animal care and use protocols or amendments are reviewed at convened meetings of the IACUC.

To ensure adequate time for review and consideration by the IACUC, protocols must be submitted by the appropriate deadline indicated below. Prescreening by the IACUC staff may identify protocol revisions or required training by the investigator. These revisions and training could delay review, therefore please submit your protocol in time and plan accordingly.

Fall 2025 meetings will convene from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Protocol Submission Dates for IACUC ReviewIACUC Meeting Dates
Wednesday, August 6, 2025Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Thursday, September 4, 2025Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Thursday, October 2, 2025Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Thursday, November 6, 2025Wednesday, December 3, 2025
2025-2026 Schedule

Field Studies vs. Field Research

What are the differences between field studies and field research? How do you know which style you are conducting or what rules and regulations you may need to follow?

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The IACUC Review Process

The Principal Investigator (PI) of a research or teaching protocol involving the use of animals must submit their protocol application and corresponding documents to obtain approval to conduct any research, testing and/or teaching that involves animals.

The Protocol Process

IACUC Forms

Beginning January 1, 2010, successful completion of the CITI modules (Laboratory Animal Welfare) is required before submission of the Animal Care Protocol Form for the Animal Care & Use Committee. Protocol forms will be reviewed only after the researcher has completed the CITI training.

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Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

Contact

For more information, contact: [email protected]

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