UK Office of Research Integrity

Humane Animal Care

Any person who witnesses or suspects abuse of animals in UK research or teaching is encouraged to report their concern to: 1-866-400-9428. No adverse action will be taken against anyone making a report. You are NOT required to give your name.

Online IACUC Protocol Applications

New Principal Investigators should complete and submit the eSirius Account Request Form to set up their online account. When you have your eSirius logon ID and password, click here to go to the Online IACUC Protocol Submission site.

IACUC Inspection Schedule

IACUC Required Semiannual Inspections: Most inspections of animal housing and animal usage areas will be announced. Announced inspections are listed on the IACUC Calendar once they have been scheduled.

IACUC Policies, Guidelines, and Procedures

The IACUC has developed policies, guidelines, and procedures to help the researcher and the University to meet the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act. The entire list may be viewed or downloaded here.

July 18, 2012: The IACUC approved "IACUC Document 106: Training and Continuing Education Requirements". This document describes the initial and continuing education requirement for IACUC members and and all personnel working with animals.

April 18, 2012: The IACUC approved "IACUC Document 131: Adoption". This document establishes policies and provides guidelines for adoption of research animals from the University of Kentucky.

March 21, 2012: The IACUC amended and approved "IACUC Document 123: Off-Site Animal Use". This policy defines the requirements for IACUC oversight when either privately owned animals are used or the location of the project is privately owned land or when both situations apply.

January 18, 2012: The IACUC amended and approved "IACUC Document 128: Evaluation and Investigation of Alleged Noncompliance, Deviations, and Concerns." This policy outlines the IACUC's procedure for investigating concerns and alleged noncompliance including deviations.

January 18, 2012: The IACUC amended and approved "IACUC Document 119: Use of Non-Pharmaceutical Grade Compounds." This document details IACUC policies and expectations regarding the use of non-pharmaceutical grade compounds in laboratory animals used in research, teaching, and testing at the University of Kentucky.

Need a Statistical Consultant?

The SSTARS Center for Statistical Computing Support stands ready to assist the researcher in justifying the numbers to assure statistical validity. Please call 257-9260 or 257-2641 to make an appointment with a consultant. Or click here to make an online request.

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