Special topics of concern to the IACUC

These are areas the IACUC has questions about from time to time. Investigators whose protocols will involve research in these areas will find the information under each area useful.

Cage Population Densities for Mice
Monitoring to Assure that Animals Remain Pathogen Free
Reporting concerns
Restraints
Suspension and appeals of IACUC decisions
Use of Biohazards, Transgenics and recombinant DNA
Pain Review and Management
Embryo Use
Temporary Animal Holding Protocols
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Education information from the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare

Information on the OLAW Online Seminars program, webinar recordings & podcasts, ICARE Project, and educational workshops and conferences – https://olaw.nih.gov/education

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