IACUC Administration

Knowledge of the regulations and their ethical foundations, policies and guidance documents, and historical perspectives for the care and use of animals in research, teaching, and testing are vital for anyone involved in the administration of an animal care and use program. This module provides a foundational overview of these areas and helps the IACUC administrator understand the current regulatory environment.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 19654 (English)
Author(s): Kelly Fusco, CPIA - Yale University; Mandy Kozlowski, MS, CPIA - Northwestern University

The IACUC’s primary responsibility is to oversee the animal care and use program, but an effective program exhibits collaboration between the senior officials, IACUC members, veterinary staff, compliance staff, and research staff. This module provides a comprehensive review of the various roles and responsibilities in an animal care and use program and discusses how the IACUC administrator supports their activities.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 19655 (English)
Author(s): Kelly Fusco, CPIA - Yale University; Mandy Kozlowski, MS, CPIA - Northwestern University

This module takes a “deep dive” into several of the IACUC administrator’s roles and responsibilities as they relate to IACUC functions and the animal care and use program. It discusses how IACUC administrators facilitate the protocol review process, semiannual program evaluation and facility inspections, regulatory compliance, documentation of training, and efficient communication between the Institutional Official, IACUC chair, IACUC members, and Attending Veterinarian.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 19656 (English)
Author(s): Kelly Fusco, CPIA - Yale University; Mandy Kozlowski, MS, CPIA - Northwestern University

This module discusses ongoing oversight and post-approval monitoring (PAM) requirements and opportunities, training expectations, and the IACUC’s role in occupational health and safety. These are important activities for IACUC administrators to understand as they often support these critical components of an animal care and use program.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 19657 (English)
Author(s): Kelly Fusco, CPIA - Yale University; Mandy Kozlowski, MS, CPIA - Northwestern University

This module concludes the course by discussing several additional activities that an IACUC must consider during program review, even though they are not directly under the IACUC’s oversight. These activities include the veterinary care program, facility management (housing, environment, and enrichment), disaster preparedness, and collaborations. The module explains the partnerships that IACUC administrators should develop to support these activities and maintain research integrity, animal welfare support, and safe workplaces at their organizations.

Recommended Use: Required
ID (Language): 19658 (English)
Author(s): Kelly Fusco, CPIA - Yale University; Mandy Kozlowski, MS, CPIA - Northwestern University