Animal Subjects in Research
The University of Delaware is committed to the humane care and use of animals in research and teaching.
Federal regulations require that all use of non-human vertebrate animals in research, teaching and testing follow established guidelines and be reviewed and approved by an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), which is constituted according to the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.
The IACUC is a federally mandated committee implemented by University personnel which oversees the use of live, non-human vertebrate animals in all biomedical and ecological research, teaching and testing performed by University employees or by users of the University’s animal facilities, or on University-owned animals housed at non-University operated sites. The policy on the use of animals in research and teaching at the University of Delaware can be found in Policy 6-13.
The Office of Laboratory Animal Medicine (OLAM) is dedicated to the care and well-being of research animals and works in conjunction with IACUC as a resource center for investigators. The staff provide specialized resources, services and consultation to properly maintain the animals used in approved research at UD.
REPORT
Office of Laboratory Animal Medicine (OLAM)
Our mission is to ensure the humane care of animals used in approved research. We are committed to maintaining the highest quality laboratory animal program and to serve as a resource center for investigators.
Animal Facility Training Schedule
Training is required before entry is allowed into the Animal Facility.
Reporting an Animal Welfare Concern
The University of Delaware is committed to the proper care and humane treatment of all animals used in research and teaching at this institution. The IACUC will review, and if warranted, investigate all allegations, whether made by the public or an employee of this institution. Federal laws and regulations prohibit discrimination or reprisal for reporting any animal welfare concerns. Reports about animal welfare or non-compliance will be handled confidentially, if requested.
In addition, reports may be made to any standing member of the University of Delaware’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee.
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
The committee oversees the use of live, non-human vertebrate animals in all biomedical and ecological research, teaching, and testing performed by University employees or by users of the University’s animal facilities, or on University-owned animals housed at non-University operated sites.
Assurance Number: D16-00457
USDA Animal Research:
Facility 50-R-0006
Submitting an IACUC protocol
IACUC documents should be submitted to IACUC. To submit a new or three-year renewal of a research protocol or a teaching protocol involving invasive procedures, please find the appropriate forms on the Animal Subjects Resources page and fill them out as applicable.
Animal Subjects: Resources
- Environmental Health and Safety
- Animals in Research and Teaching
Environmental Health and Safety
Environmental Health & Safety
The department provides a multitude of laboratory, health and safety training opportunities through EHS Assistant On-line Training, monthly scheduled training and special training requests.
Their mission is to serve you and ensure you are provided with healthy and safe living, work, academic and recreational facilities and programs.
Animals in Research and Teaching
ASSISTANCE
Compliance Hotline
Phone: (302) 831-2792
E: UD IRB Office
P: (302) 831-2137
F: (302) 831-2828
TO REPORT A CONCERN
Attending Veterinarian
Gwen Talham, D.V.M.
Biosafety Officer
Michelle Ferguson
IACUC Chairperson
Jaclyn Schwarz