Animal Welfare

As described in the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (Policy) and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (Guide), any research using animals must obtain approval from an Institution Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).

The University of Denver has established an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), charged with oversight functions to provide ongoing assessment of animal care and use. As described in the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (Policy) and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (Guide), any research using animals must obtain approval from an Institution Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).

• IACUC Responsibilities
  • Review, at least semiannually, the institution's program for the humane care and use of animals;
  • Inspect, at least semiannually, the institution's animal facilities (including satellite facilities);
  • Prepare reports to the Institutional Official (IO) of the IACUC evaluations;
  • Review animal welfare concerns;
  • Make recommendations to the IO on any aspect of the animal program, facilities, or personnel training;
  • Review and approve, those components of PHS conducted or supported activities related to the care and use of animals;
  • Review and approve, proposed significant changes to the use of animals in ongoing activities; and
  • Be authorized to suspend an activity involving animals.

• IACUC Introductory Guide - "What You Need to Know About IACUC Approved Research"
• IACUC Brochure - "An Overview & Checklist for New Faculty & Staff"