Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Office

Last Updated: January 17, 2023 2:20:47 PM PST

Research Compliance and Integrity

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Office is one of the four core offices of the Research Compliance and Integrity Program in Research Affairs, along with Export Control, Conflict of Interest and Research Misconduct.

The IACUC oversees the university's animal care and use program and is responsible for reviewing all animal use protocols, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, inspecting animal facilities and laboratories, and overseeing training and educational programs.

USDA Registration Number 93-R-0437

PHS Assurance Number A3033-1 or D16-00020

AAALAC Accreditation Number 000503. Continuously accredited since February 19, 1980. Most recent accreditation date is March 26, 2020.

What You Need to Know

Protocol Submission Deadlines

Protocol Submission Deadlines	IACUC Review Meeting Dates
December 16, 2022	January 18, 2023
January 20, 2023	February 15, 2023
February 17, 2023	March 15, 2023
March 17, 2023	April 19, 2023
April 21, 2023	May 17, 2023

Due to the extensive pre-review process, we strictly adhere to the above deadlines.

Need Help?
Animal-related emergencies, contact the Animal Care Program, (858) 534-6064.
Protocol issues, contact the IACUC office, (858) 534-6069.
Single Sign On help, contact your departmental DSA or MSO.