4.00.01 Animal Care and Use |
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Approved on: 05/15/2008
By: Unknown
Effective Date: 05/15/2008
Policy Summary
All research at Georgia State University (GSU) that involves animal subjects must be reviewed and approved in accordance with federal law and GSU policy.
Applicability/Eligibility
Faculty
Staff
Students
Administration of Policy
Mandating Authority:
Unknown
Responsible Office(s):
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
University Research Services and Administration (Dalberg Hall, 3-3500)
Responsible Executive(s): VP for Research
| Position Title | Campus Location | Phone Number and/or E-mail Address |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Research Integrity | 2nd Floor Alumni Hall | 404-413-3500 |
Full Policy Text
All research at Georgia State University (GSU) that involves animal subjects must be reviewed and approved in accordance with federal law and GSU policy. GSU's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is charged with overseeing compliance with these federal regulations. See the IACUC Policies and Procedures Manual located on the University Research Services and Administration web site.
Rationale or Purpose
The goal of these regulations is to ensure the safety, respect, and dignity of animal subjects involved in scientific research, and is a cooperative effort between the IACUC, IACUC Compliance Officer, Principal Investigators (PI), laboratory staff, and animal care staff.
Policy History
None
Cross References
None
Additional Information
None
Additional Helpful Resources
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Policies and Procedures Manual
Procedures
None