Overview
The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) 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.
If you have concerns about animal welfare, please refer to our Guidelines for Reporting Noncompliance.
Reporting noncompliance with animal care and use policies/animal protocol or mistreatment of an animal(s).
East Tennessee State University (ETSU) advocates the finest care and humane use of animals used by its faculty, staff and students in research projects. Everyone at ETSU has a responsibility to report mistreatment or potential noncompliance with animal care and use policies.
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Concerns can be reported via one of the following methods:
- During regular working hourse (M-F, 8a-4:30p) contact the Attending Veterinarian at (423) 439-6783.
- Outside of regular working hours, contact ETSU Public Safety at (423) 439-4480.
- In writing or verbally, to the Chair of the IACUC or to the Director of the Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (c/o Division of Laboratory Animal Resources, PO Box 70418, or (423) 439-6783.
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Provide the following information:
- Describe the event, including how animals and humans were impacted.
- Are animals currently being impacted?
- Where and when did the event happen?
- Who was involved?
- Your name and contact information (this is optional; reports may be made anonymously).
No facility employee, member of the IACUC, laboratory personnel or student shall be discriminated against, or be subject to any reprisal, for reporting noncompliance with ETSU animal care and use guidelines and policies. (Policy and Procedures for Noncompliance with Animal Care and Use Policies)