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Amy Mutore
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
Office of Research Compliance
Email: iacuc@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-2889
Fax: (956) 665-2940

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Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

The UTRGV's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is specifically charged with the responsibility to assure the humane care and treatment of animals used or intended for use in all research, research training, experimentation, teaching, biological testing, or for related purposes involving live vertebrate animals.

Meeting dates:

Tuesday November 2, 2021 Semi-annual inspection 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday November 3, 2021 Semi-Annual Inspection 8:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday November 3, 2021 IACUC Committee Meeting 2:00-4:00pm Zoom
Wednesday January 26, 2022 IACUC Committee Meeting 2:00-4:00pm Zoom
Tuesday May 3, 2022   Semi-annual inspection 8:00am-5:00pm
Wednesday May 4, 2022 Semi-Annual Inspection 8:00am-12:00pm
Wednesday May 4, 2022 IACUC Committee Meeting 2:00-4:00pm Zoom
Wednesday August 24, 2022 2:00-4:00pm Zoom


IACUC Protocols with an Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) component should have approval from the IBC prior to submission to the IACUC.  IBC protocols must be submitted three weeks prior to the meeting dates and inquiries directed to ibc@utrgv.edu.

All IACUC applications and forms must be submitted to IACUC electronic system, Tick@lab. Please include all supporting documentation for your research and/or request. All applications are finalized with an electronic signature. To expedite processing, ensure your AUP is signed before submission.

  • Tick@Lab: You must be a registered user in order to have access to the Tick@Lab site. The site uses a single-sign on method with your UTRGV credentials. If you are unable to log in (i.e. access denied) please submit an access request. (Access Request Instructions)

    • Submission of Animal Use Protocols through Tick@Lab
    • Tick@Lab Training - Continuing Reviews and Amendments

Resources

  • Complete my CITI Program Training 
  • Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
  • NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)
  • PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals FAQs
  • Animal Resources

Protocol Submission

Many granting agencies do not need IACUC approval at the time of proposal submission, but are likely to require it prior to the release of the award monies. Check with your granting agency about when IACUC approval must be submitted to them. If your proposed research is contingent on grant funding, we ask that you submit an IACUC application as soon as possible.

All IACUC submissions should be submitted to Tick@lab with all the appropriate documentation. The IACUC new application, renewal, or modification/amendments will be reviewed by the Committee Members. Principal Investigators are allowed to present an overview of their AUP’s (Animal Use Protocol), and answer any committee members’ questions.

Annual Continuing Reviews are completed annually for the first two years of any AUP. The AUP will expire after the third year; researchers must submit an entirely new application for AUP review and will receive a new AUP number.


For Emergencies contact Campus Police at (956) 882-4911.

To Report any Suspected Violations of law, policy or regulations please contact the Compliance Hotline at:  (877) 882-3999

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