IACUC
All individuals performing research at the 小蓝视频 on vertebrate animals are required to obtain approval from the 小蓝视频 Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. The lead PI on the project should fill out the appropriate form (initial or renewal) and submit the protocol by emailing the completed form to听iacuc@mbl.edu. All IACUC applications must be submitted 6 weeks in advance of first use to ensure approval prior to experimentation.
IACUC Information:
- IACUC Charter
- Regulations 鈥 Regulations for the use of vertebrate animals at 小蓝视频
- Committee Roster听鈥 Names, functions, numbers, e-mails for members
- Purchasing Animals Procedures听
- Guidelines for Animal Use听鈥 hints on planning for using animals for courses
- Zebrafish听鈥 the policy regarding protocols for zebrafish use
- Reporting Animal Care Concerns
Forms:
Please note that the initial and renewal applications have been revised April 2023. Read through the following carefully to ensure you fill out the tables accordingly (add additional rows as needed).
- 小蓝视频 Visiting Responsible Researcher Form
- Initial Application For The Use and Care of Vertebrate Animals at the 小蓝视频听(Word doc)
- Renewal Application听(Word doc)
- Addendum Request听(Word doc) 鈥 form for addendums to approved IACUC protocols
- If an IBC protocol is required, please submit the application found on the Biosafety page
- Weekly Animals Report
Cephalopod Use:
Under 小蓝视频 policy, all cephalopod use in research is now overseen by the 小蓝视频 IACUC. An approved IACUC cephalopod-specific protocol is required before commencing any research involving their use.
- Initial Application For The Use And Care Of Cephalopod Animals At The 小蓝视频听(Word doc)
- Renewal Application for Cephalopods听(Word doc)
Animal Order Forms听鈥 required for all applications; initial or renewal
Please use the appropriate form for the kind of animal you are ordering:
Training:
- Training Module: General
Resources:
- Animal Care and Use Resources
- Memo on the Use of Fertile Bird Eggs,听May 22, 2007听
Please return all completed forms to:
IACUC Recording Secretary
Email:听IACUC@mbl.edu