Vertebrate Animals (IACUC)
The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) provides research oversight and evaluation of the institution's animal care and use program and facilities by ensuring compliance with federal regulations related to the proper care, use, and humane treatment of animals used in research, testing and education. The Institutional Animal Care and Use Program (IACUP) assures that animals housed at College facilities are treated with the highest level of care to protect their health and well-being.
- College of Charleston Care and Use of Vertebrate Animals in Research and Instruction Policy
- How to Report Animal Welfare Concerns
- Required Training for Research Involving Vertebrate Animals
- Standard Operating Procedures
Submit an Application
New! eForm Application to the IACUC
IACUC Forms
IACUC Report Forms (for legacy protocols)
Use these forms to submit a report for a previosly-approved IACUC protocol. Or contact compliance@cofc.edu to request a transfer of your protocol to the new eForm system.
Occupational Health and Safety Forms
Members and Meetings
- IACUC Meetings and Application Deadlines - Deadlines are only relevant for applications requiring Full Committee Review. Designated Member Reviews are conducted on a rolling basis.
- IACUC Members Website (restricted access)
Guidelines
General
- Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, 8th Edition
- AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia
- Hazardous Materials
Field Research
- Recognizing Pain in Animals
- Amphibians and Reptiles in Field Research
- Fishes in Field Research
- Wild Mammals in Research
Policies and Regulations
- The Animal Welfare Act
- PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, Rev. 2015
- US Government Principles for Vertebrate Animal Use
Federal Agencies
Additional Resources for Researchers
- OLAW Frequently Asked Questions
- Altweb Resources (Johns Hopkins)
- APA Ethical Conduct in the Care and Use of Animals
- NIH Medical Research with Animals
- NIH Grants & Funding - Vertebrate Animals
- NSF Proposals Involving Vertebrate Animals Guidelines
- Responding to FOIA Requests
- USGS Field Manual of Wildlife Disease (Birds)
- Zoonosis, Preparedness, and Public Health Training Course (SUNY-Albany)
Animal Welfare Assurance: A4376-01
USDA Registration: 56-R-0112
For further information contact
Compliance@cofc.edu
Research Protections and Compliance
Office of Research and Grants Administration
Office location: 407-D BellSouth Building
Garrett Milliken, Ph.D.
Director
Animal Care and Use Program
phone: 843.953.5443