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Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee

Contact Info

糖心Vlog鈥檚 IACUC oversees the ethical care and use of animals in research and teaching. We support investigators with guidance, training, protocol review, and federal compliance.

Questions? Email irb@georgiasouthern.edu or call 912-478-5465.

Quick Links

  • Committee Member Review Guides听鈥� National guidance and regulations for wildlife and laboratory animal protocols.
  • Frequently Asked Questions听鈥� Timelines, review types (FCR/DMR), meeting schedule, amendments, and common pitfalls.
  • Forms听鈥� Applications, amendments, exemptions, extensions/terminations, essential personnel, appendices, checklists, SOP template, and more.
  • Medical Clearance听鈥� Occupational health requirements, who participates, step-by-step instructions for faculty, students, visitors, and non-GS collaborators.
  • Meeting Dates & Deadlines听鈥� Submission cutoff dates, monthly agenda details, and notes on summer/December schedules.
  • Procedures听鈥� Administrative procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including facility access, PPE, emergency procedures, and zebrafish/aquatics coverage.
  • Tetanus Booster听鈥� How students can view their Tdap date in Eagle OSH via My.GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

How the IACUC Helps

  • Compliance & Ethics听鈥� Ensures alignment with the Animal Welfare Act, PHS Policy, OLAW guidance, and AVMA standards.
  • Protocol Review听鈥� Full Committee Review (FCR) and Designated Member Review (DMR) based on project scope and risk.
  • Training & Resources听鈥� CITI training, medical/occupational health guidance, and researcher forms.
  • Facility Support听鈥� Procedures for access, inspections, emergency planning, and essential personnel lists.

Getting Started (New Investigators)

  1. Complete required CITI training听(鈥淲orking with the IACUC鈥� and any technique-specific modules).
  2. Prepare medical clearance听(see Medical Clearance page for your role).
  3. Submit the IACUC Application听with any required appendices.
  4. Check meeting dates & deadlines听to plan your timeline.
  5. Monitor email for revisions鈥攖imely responses speed up approvals.

Accessibility & Support

We鈥檙e committed to clear, accessible guidance. If you need this information in an alternative format, contact irb@georgiasouthern.edu.