IACUC
The University of Southern California Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) oversees USC's animal programs, animal facilities, and policies ensuring appropriate care, ethical use and humane treatment of animals. The USC IACUC is a committee formed by animal–using scientists, scientists that do not use animals, non–scientists (e.g. biosafety and radiation safety specialists), veterinarians, and finally, public members not affiliated with USC. The IACUC serves as a resource to faculty, technicians, students, staff, and administrators, providing guidance in fulfilling the obligation to plan and conduct all animal use procedures required for research, teaching, and testing at USC.
Oversight by the IACUC starts with the IACUC Protocol Synopsis form (the 'protocol'). Through the protocol synopsis review process, the IACUC draws upon the collective experience of its members to advise PIs on project feasibility in addition to regulatory compliance issues related to the PI's intended animal use. The IACUC meets twice each month to review protocol submissions.
IACUC Protocol Submission and Guidelines
IACUC Forms
Review Process
Annual Reviews, Modifications of Approved Protocols, and 3–year Renewals
Instructions on Specific Sections of the Protocol Synopsis Form
Release of Funds and Procurement of Animals
IACUC Policies and Procedures
Helpful Links
Contact IACUC