Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is a group that oversees and ensures the ethical treatment of animals in research and teaching. It reviews research proposals involving animals to ensure they are necessary and that animals are treated humanely, minimizing pain and distress. The IACUC also monitors ongoing studies and ensures compliance with regulations and standards. Its goal is to balance scientific advancement with animal welfare, ensuring that researchers adhere to ethical practices while conducting their work.