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

An Animal Welfare Concern
Calendar
For forms, policies and procedures pertaining to animal subjects in research

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.

To find other resources related to animal subjects in research,

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)

Report an Animal Welfare Concern

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

Environmental Health & Safety

Streamlined access to the health and safety programs include, compliance with national and local environmental, health and safety regulations which assure laboratory and occupational workplace safety; Chemical Hygiene and Biological Safety program compliance, training and waste management; reaction and prevention programs to fire, hazardous materials and other building emergencies; training and compliance to clean air, water and radiological usage; and the safety committee program which includes accident/injury reporting, prevention and building assessments.

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.

Visit their site to access the training and programs

Health and Safety Website

 

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