All teaching and research activities involving animals must be reviewed and approved by East Texas A&M University's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) as well as the attending veterinarian or their delegate.
The Principal Investigator (PI) is responsible for carrying out research and handling animals in compliance with all federal, state and university requirements. As a PI, you must be trained and knowledgeable in appropriate laboratory techniques, safety procedures, hazards associated with working with animals, and responsible conduct of research. Additionally, you are responsible for ensuring that all laboratory staff and students have completed required training.
Research Training
To be eligible for teaching and research activities involving animals, you must successfully pass online training modules from the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) website.
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Forms
IACUC Meeting Schedule
IACUC convenes monthly via Zoom, during which time the committee reviews animal care and use protocols and amendments.
To ensure adequate time for IACUC review and consideration, you must submit protocols by the appropriate deadline indicated below. Prescreening by IACUC staff may identify the need for protocol revisions or additional training(s) you may need to complete. These revisions and trainings can delay protocol review; therefore, please submit your protocol in time, and plan accordingly.
Fall 2026
- Time: 2–3 p.m.
- Place: via Zoom
| IACUC Submission Dates for Full Board Review | IACUC Full Board Meeting Dates |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | Wednesday, September 2, 2026 |
| Wednesday, September 9, 2026 | Wednesday, October 7, 2026 |
| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | Wednesday, November 4, 2026 |
| Wednesday, November 10, 2026 | Wednesday, December 2, 2026 |
Spring 2027
- Time: 2–3 p.m.
- Place: via Zoom
| IACUC Submission Dates for Full Board Review | IACUC Full Board Meeting Dates |
|---|---|
| Wednesday, December 9, 2026 | Wednesday, January 6 2027 |
| Wednesday, January 13, 2027 | Wednesday, February 3, 2027 |
| Wednesday, February 10, 2027 | Wednesday, March 3, 2027 |
| Wednesday, March 10, 2027 | Wednesday, April 7, 2027 |
| Wednesday, April 14, 2027 | Wednesday, May 5, 2027 |
| Wednesday, May 12, 2027 | Wednesday, June 2, 2027 |
Contact Us
- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
- [email protected]