Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)
Ensure Ethical
Animal Research
If vertebrates are involved in a project, you'll need approval from the IACUC.
From vaccines to breakthroughs in pharmaceuticals to new surgical techniques, animal research has made medical advances possible. But to do this work and still remain ethical, there must be oversight. That is the work placed on the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). By getting IACUC approval for any project that involves a vertebrate, you're ensuring animal research is compliant and possible. Plus, IACUC allows us to apply for federal funding.
Upcoming Meetings & Submission Deadlines
The IACUC meets three times each semester, and as needed over the summer, to consider animal use proposals. Proposals are due a minimum of two weeks before each meeting.
| Meeting Date | Submission Deadline |
|---|---|
| February 27, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | February 13 |
| March 27, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | March 13 |
| April 24, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | April 10 |
For Student
Researchers
Stay in compliance and discover more about your field.
Research is an integral part of your education. It takes words on a page and translates them into hands-on experience. If your project requires animals, find out what you need to do to get IACUC approval.
Have Animal Safety Concerns?
If you have concerns about the care or treatment of animals in any UW-Green Bay facility or project, please contact one of the following:
- Professor Richard Hein, UW-Green Bay IACUC Chair, 920-683-4730
- Dr. Stephanie Evenson, UW-Green Bay Attending Veterinarian, 920-459-6628
- Roger Wareham, UW-Green Bay Institutional Officer Liaison, 920-465-2565
All reports will remain confidential according to the Universities of Wisconsin Whistleblower Law. Anonymous reporting is also available at EthicsPoint - Universities of Wisconsin.
Additional Resources
Department of Agriculture
Under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) was granted the ability to regulate animal research.
Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
This office, under the National Institute on Health, provides guidance, interpretation and education for the rules we must follow to stay in compliance with national laws.
IACUC Charge
Understand the roles and responsibilities for our committee, as well as the rules for who should make up the committee.
Ask Our Experts
Whether you have an animal safety concern, need help determining if you require IACUC approval or have questions about the process, our committee members are here to help.