Animal Care and Use

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) June 7th, National Animal Rights Day This coming Sunday, June 7th, is National Animal Rights Day. (This annual event is observed worldwide on the first Sunday of June.) – currently there is no information about any planned animal rights activities targeting UCI, however the IACUC office is sending…

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Updated IACUC Guidance: Categorizing and Minimizing Pain and Distress For researchers working with live vertebrate animals in research, teaching, or training activities, the IACUC Guidance on Categorizing and Minimizing Pain and Distress was revised to clarify definitions and examples of each pain category, and to update links and…

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) IACUC Facility Inspections Spring 2026 The IACUC will be conducting its federally mandated semi-annual facility inspections during the next several weeks – The schedule is posted on the IACUC website (secure login required). During inspections, the IACUC site visit team may request information and records related to your…

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Free NASEM Webinar Series The Future of Laboratory Animal Sciences April 17 9:00-10:00 AM (virtual) The IACUC is sharing a topic of interest with the UCI research community to highlight ongoing discussions regarding research animals. The National Academies for Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) is hosting a free…

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Updated IACUC Policies and Guidance For researchers working with live vertebrate animals in research, teaching, or training activities, the following animal care and use policies and guidance were updated: The IACUC Guidance for Sanitization/Disinfection of Researcher-Maintained Animal Equipment was expanded to include definitions, recommended disinfectants for different equipment…

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)   Free NASEM Webinar Openness: Communicating About Research with Animals February 18, 2026 12:00-1:00 PM (virtual) The IACUC is sharing a topic of interest with the UCI research community to highlight ongoing discussions regarding research animals. The National Academies for Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) is offering a…

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Winter Recess Reminder Even during the holidays, your research animals remain in your care! During the Winter Administrative Recess, it is crucial for laboratory staff to prioritize the well-being of their animals by adhering to all necessary monitoring and care procedures according to the approved IACUC protocols. It…

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Reminder about Use of Drugs/Agents in Animals: Drug Expiration Dates For labs administering drugs or agents to live animals for research, training, and teaching activities – This is a reminder to check drug expiration dates prior to use in animals. Your lab is advised to implement a robust…

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Free CBRA Webinar Compassion Fatigue Support October 21, 2025 10:00 AM via Zoom The IACUC is sharing resources with the UCI research community to provide support for compassion fatigue when working with animals in research, teaching, and training. The California Biomedical Research Association (CBRA) is offering a free…

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) IACUC Office Hours Fridays 9:00am-12:00pm (by appointment only) Effective June 13th, the IACUC Administrative Office will hold weekly office hours as an opportunity for UCI faculty and researchers to consult with administrative staff about animal-use protocols and any related topics about the care and use of live animals…