Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)
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The primary function of the Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) is to oversee the Animal Care and Use Program (ACUP), which includes ensuring the humane care and use of animals that are the subjects of the teaching, training, and research programs at Thomas Jefferson University. The mission of the IACUC and the IACUC Office is to assist investigators and staff with the planning and conduct of teaching, training, and research that uses animals and certain animal byproducts in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations, and while promoting the highest quality science.
This is accomplished through reviewing and inspecting all aspects of the University's ACUP. This includes all animal housing facilities and use locations, animal use protocols, animal care records, investigating complaints and concerns about improper animal use, and making recommendations to the Institutional Official (IO).
Institutional Official’s Authority and Responsibilities Regarding Animal Research (PDF)
The secure Internal IACUC Website contains all the relevant information regarding performing animal work at Thomas Jefferson University.
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Institutional Data
AAALAC International: Full Accreditation - 10/28/2021
AAALAC International Number: 000443
Animal Welfare Assurance Approval Dates: 10/06/2020 – 10/31/2024
PHS/OLAW Animal Welfare Assurance Number: D16-00051 or A3085-01
USDA/APHIS Facility Registration Number: 23-R-0011
USDA/APHIS Inspection Date: 06/18/2024
For additional Institutional dates and numbers, please visit the website of the Office of Research Administration.
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Watch the Love Letter Series
The mission of the Love Letter Series by Transnetyx is to connect the incredible, inspiring, and impactful stories of patients' lives and legacies with the people that stand in the gap for research and care for animals. We encourage all of those involved in our Animal Care and Use Program to watch and share this wonderful Love Letter Series video: Brick in the Wall.