Contact Us

All animal research, teaching and training at the University of Iowa is under the direction of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).  The IACUC must review and approve all University activities related to the care and use of animals prior to initiation of animal procedures.

The IACUC is also responsible for reviewing any concerns that arise involving the care and use of animals at the University, and can suspend an activity involving animals if it determines that the activity is not being conducted in accordance with University policy.

The IACUC reviews at least once every six months the program for care and use of animals, and inspects at least once every six months all animal facilities.  Both the reviews and inspections are based on the Guide to the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.  Written reports of these reviews are submitted to the Institutional Official (IO).

Institutional Assurances

• Accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care, International (AAALAC International) (November 1994)
• Registered United States Department of Agriculture research facility (USDA No. 42-R-0004)
• PHS Animal Welfare Assurance (A3021-01)