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The University of Miami Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) provides ongoing oversight of research and teaching activities to ensure that all faculty and staff comply with all Federal and State guidelines concerning the use of animals in research and teaching.

The IACUC:

  • Reviews and approves animal use protocols.
  • Assures that investigators and staff are properly trained
  • Insures that all research and teaching activities conform to best practices as defined by The Guide For the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
  • Inspects all animal care and use facilities at the University to insure compliance with all federal regulations and policies.
  • Reviews, semiannually, the University's Animal Care and Use Program.
  • Investigates concerns raised by faculty and staff regarding the humane care and use of lab animals at the University.

Concerns regarding the Care and Use of Laboratory animals at the University of Miami can be anonymously reported to:

  • The University of Miami Compliance Hotline at 866-YOUR CALL
  • The Office of the IACUC at 305-243-2311
  • The IACUC Chair at 305-243-3922
  • The Office of Research at 305-243-6415
  • The Director of the Division of Veterinary Resources at 305-243-2310

The IACUC meets monthly to review protocols. The IACUC includes members from all University campuses as well as members who are unaffiliated with the University and represent the community.

The Office of the Animal Care and Use Committee provides administrative support to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.

Contact Information:
Paul Braunschweiger, Ph.D., Chair IACUC
Director, Office of the IACUC
P.O. Box 016960 (M-858)
Miami, FL 33101
305-243-2311
305-243-2853 fax
mailto:iacucsupport@med.miami.edu