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Reporting Animal Concerns

The humane care and use of animals is of paramount importance to the University of Miami. Individuals who have specific concerns about the treatment of animals should report their observations to the University Animal Care and Use Committee, by contacting one of the following individuals:

Paul Braunschweiger, Ph.D., Chair
University of Miami Animal Care and Use Committee 
1600 NW 10th Avenue 1134A
Miami,  FL  33101 
305-243-2311 
305-243-4611 fax

or

Mary Eaton, Ph.D.
The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
University of Miami
1611 NW 12th Avenue
Miami, FL 33101
305-243-6001

Individuals reporting concerns, should try to be as specific as possible and include the date, time, species, specific animal identification numbers, and the names of any University personnel involved. Routine  animal husbandry concerns should be discussed with the animal caretaker supervisor of the facility. If the concern is not resolved promptly or reoccurs, the Division of Veterinary Resources should be contacted immediately at 305-243-6802. If the problem remains unresolved, contact the University of Animal Care and Use Committee.