The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee/Animal Welfare Committee (IACUC) generally meets twice a year or at special requests based upon frequency of submissions. IACUC meets to decide whether requirements of the federal regulations assuring the welfare of animals (9 CFR, subchapter A) are met. The Principal Investigator is denied or given approval to follow research protocol and procedures as specified. If any changes in protocol develop, a written request to IACUC must be submitted. The approval remains active for a period of one year from the date of certification. If project continues beyond one year, the Principal Investigator must resubmit materials for renewal in a timely fashion so that the research may continue uninterrupted.

More information on the work of the Animal Welfare Committee can be found at the IACUC website through the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Services.

All IACUC-related questions should be directed to Mr. Ralph Albano, Vice Provost for Sponsored Research, Research Compliance, and Technology Transfer. He can be reached by email at cua-osp@cua.edu, or by phone at 202-319-5218.