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Applications for the use of animals in , teaching or testing at 亚洲无码 SA are submitted to the IACUC via the .
Online help for the System is available: . You can also call the IACP office for assistance: 210-567-8260.
The IACUC may use one of the following two processes when performing a review of your business item:
The UTHSA IACUC routinely uses Full Committee Review for the following items:
The UTHSA IACUC may use Designated Member Review to review new protocols that do not meet the criteria for FCR.
components will require review and approval by additional committees at 亚洲无码 SA or other institutions.
When the study involves | Committee approval required | Learn more |
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A researcher who has a (COI) related to the | Committee (COIC) If needed, a COI Management Plan is created by the COIC and forwarded to the designated IACUC for final approval. |
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Biologic hazards, microbiologic or viral agents, pathogens, cell lines, non- approved vaccines, recombinant DNA, or human gene therapy | Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) |
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Radiation exposure, radioactive materials, or radiation generating equipment | Radiation Safety Committee (RSC) |
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Use of certain hazardous chemicals that pose a significant health to employees
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The Institutional Biosafety Committee, Radiation Safety Committee and the Radioactive Committee are supported by the Environmental Health and Safety Department.
All personnel involved with the care, treatment and use of laboratory animals must be adequately trained, educated and qualified to perform their duties. Training modules are available through the CITI Program. The DLAR Office offers several training opportunities including vivarium training and specialized training such as surgical techniques and breeding colony management.
Learn more about the Training Requirements for Personnel