University Committee on Animal Care
Campus Box 70418, Johnson City, TN 37614-1704

The University Committee on Animal Care (UCAC) is charged with the oversight of animal
care and use in all programs associated with the University including, but not limited to:

• Establishing policies regarding the use of animals in research and teaching
• Ascertaining compliance with applicable federal regulations and guidelines
• Acting as the internal certifying agency concerning animal care and welfare
• Animal research protocol review and approval process
• Investigation of alleged noncompliance with regulations, guidelines and policies

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