Policies and Procedures
POLICY
The Georgia State University Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (hereinafter “the IACUC”) will “…conduct a review of those components related to the care and use of animals and determine that the proposed research projects are in accordance with this Policy” (PHS Policy IV.C.). Further, the IACUC will “…confirm that the research project will be conducted in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act insofar as it applies to the research project, and that the research project is consistent with the Guide unless acceptable justification for a departure is presented” (USDA Animal Welfare Act 9 CFR, Subchapter A).
PROCEDURES
In accordance with PHS policy and USDA regulations, this institution provides IACUC members the opportunity to review animal care and use activities, hereinafter referred to as “protocols,” provide comments, and/or request a Full-Committee Review. If, however, no request for a Full-Committee Review is made within five working days of the e-mail distribution to IACUC members, two IACUC members are selected by the IACUC officer as “designated reviewers” and are notified by e-mail.
The designated reviewers will then have five working days to review the protocol and return via e-mail any comments or requests for modification to the IACUC Compliance Office.
IACUC members who wish to participate as designated reviewers can contact the Chair or IACUC Compliance Officer and request to be a designated reviewer. If additional expertise is needed, an outside consultant(s) in an appropriate area of study is selected by the Chair or IACUC Compliance Officer. The consultant can provide information in his/her area of expertise but has no vote on the protocol approval.
Member participation is facilitated through the IACUC Compliance Office. Please contact John Duktig the IACUC Compliance Officer at (404) 413-3508 or iacuc@gsu.edu for more information.
Please note, protocol applications should be submitted via eSirius. Your signature will be obtained after the review of the protocol.
A full copy of the GSU IACUC Procedures can be downloaded on the right side of this page.