Animal Care and Use
Ensuring Safety in the Research Community
Dear Colleagues: Safety is critical to conducting high-quality research, which is why I am writing to highlight three annual safety requirements identified in UCI’s Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP): 1) reconciliation and update chemical inventories, 2…
Read MoreUpdated Supplemental Heat Guidelines
Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Updated Guidelines Supplemental Heat in Anesthetized Animals Guidelines for providing supplemental heat in anesthetized animals to prevent hypothermia have been updated: Human/home-use electr…
Read MoreA Message to All Lead Researchers – Winter Recess Reminder
Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Winter Break Reminder Even during the holidays, your research animals remain in your care! During Winter Recess, it is crucial for laboratory staff to prioritize the well-being of their animals by a…
Read MoreChange in IACUC Protocol Submission Process – LR Signature Requirement
Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Change in IACUC Protocol Submission Process LR Signature Requirement To ensure proper oversight, responsible management of animal use protocols (AUP), and adherence to institutional policies …
Read MoreAnimal Rights Activity on Campus Today
Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Animal Rights Activity on Campus Today Please be aware that an animal rights group, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) will be on campus today at Aldrich Hall today from 11:00am to 4…
Read MoreUpdated Policies and Guidance
Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Updated Policies and Guidance The UCI Privacy Office has published guidance and best practices to advise people at UCI who wish to install cameras on campus – Please see Cameras on Camp…
Read MoreJune 4, National Animal Rights Day – PLEASE SHARE WITH ALL LABORATORY STAFF
Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) June 4, National Animal Rights Day This coming Sunday, June 4, is National Animal Rights Day. – currently there is no information about any planned animal rights activities targeting UC…
Read MoreIACUC Facility Inspections
Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) IACUC Facility Inspections Spring 2023 The IACUC will be conducting its federally mandated semi-annual facility inspections during the next several weeks – The schedule is posted on our…
Read MoreA Message to All Principal Investigators – Thanksgiving Holiday Reminder
Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Thanksgiving Holiday Reminder It may be the holidays, but your research animals are still here! During the Thanksgiving holiday break, it is vitally important that laboratory staff remember their an…
Read MoreReminder about Research Continuity Plans & Research Animals
This is a reminder that Lead Researchers (LRs)/Principal Investigators (PIs) are responsible for developing, implementing, activating, and updating research continuity plans to ensure animal care and welfare in accordance with approved IACUC …
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