Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs)

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs) are ethical review boards established by research institutions to oversee the care and use of animals in research. Their main role is to ensure that animal research is conducted humanely and ethically, following legal and institutional guidelines. IACUCs review research proposals to assess the necessity of using animals, evaluate the proposed methods of care and handling, and ensure that alternative methods are considered. Ultimately, IACUCs aim to balance scientific advancement with the welfare of animals involved in research.