USA College of Medicine
 
Office of Research Compliance and Assurance
  Facilitating Responsible Research Practices
 
 
     
 

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USA College of Medicine
Office of Research Compliance
and Assurance

Mary Desverreaux
CSAB 140
Phone: (251) 460-6863
Fax: (251) 461-1595
Email: mdesv@usouthal.edu

 
     

 

 
Human Subjects
Animal Care and Use  
Standards in Conduct
of Research
Biosafety Export Control Research Compliance Home
 
   
 
   
The University of South Alabama's Assurance of Compliance with Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals is as follows:
 
Assurance Number: A3288-01
Effective Date: February 7, 2006
Expiration Date: February 28, 2010


AAALAC* accredited since March 2, 1999
*Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International


The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

  • Reviews and approves protocols involving the use of animals
  • Reviews and investigates concerns about animal care and use
  • Conducts semi-annual inspections of institutional animal facilities / laboratories
  • Responsible for oversight and evaluation of institution's animal care and use program
  • Monitors training program for faculty and personnel using animals in research
 
 

Committee Meetings

IACUC Meeting Schedule for 2007-2008
 
 
 
Training
-**Training Requirements**
-Training Documentation Form
-CD Addendum
-CO2 Euthanasia
-OHP Enrollment
-Amendment Request Form
-Access Card
-Granite Access


Protocol/Granite Tips
-How to Enter Protocols into Granite
-Successful Protocol Tips
-How to Order on Granite
-DCM Consulting Hours
-Amendment Request Form


Standard Operating Procedures
-Mouse Tail Biopsy
-CO2 Euthanasia
-Controlled Drugs
-Outside Sources
-Bites and Scratches


Inspection Aids
-Preparation for Inspections
-Common Inspection Deficiencies
-USA Policy on Care and Use of Animals
-USA Animal Welfare Policy Statement
 

Regulations and Resources

 

USA Primate Research Laboratory:

 
 
The University of South Alabama College of Medicine is fully accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC International).


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