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Protocol Form Updated & New Signature Page
Protocol Modification Form - To standardize protocol modification requests, the committee adopted a Modificaiton Request Form. Beginning April 1, 2011 all protocol modification requests need to be submitted using this form.
Personnel Modification Form - Personnel changes now have a separate form. Beginning August 1, 2011 all personnel modification requests need to be submitted using this form.
The Office of Enviromental Health and Safety has issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for handling of the following chemical hazards:
Additional information regarding the use of chemical hazards can be located on the EH&S website.
ATTENTION
All RESEARCHERS who hold a current DEA License
OR
RESEARCHERS wishing to obtain a DEA License
YOU MUST also OBTAIN a MS STATE BOARD of PHARMACY CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE LICENSE - Process for obtaining MS Controlled Substance License
For those submitting DEA renewal on line you must provide the name and title of a certifying individual from the university to sign off that the university is a state entity
Mr. Jerry (J) Michael Estes - Chief Human Resources Officer can act in this capacity
Enter his name, title and phone number (601-984-1130)
After submitting renewal application, please forward a copy of the completed application to his office for filing.
Biosafety cabinet and Fume Hood certification
Biological Safety Cabinet Certification
Certification provided by ENV Services
Contact Kyrie Dabbs (1-800-690-3368) to arrange service. Must supply make, model and serial number of unit to obtain a quote.
Approximate price: $185/hood + $15 fuel surcharge per visit.
Fume Hood Testing
Testing provided by Environmental Health and Safety Department
Contact Chemical Safety Officer at 4-1981
Guillotine Sharpening
Services are available for guillotine sharpening through an in house service located in room N307. Call 815-4511 to arrange service.
Center of Biostatistics now available to assist with question #17, Justification of Animal Number.
New from the National Academies: Recognizing and Alleviating Pain in Animals
Latest submission dates
Mission
The committee's charge is to oversee the care and use of animals in research, testing, and education at the University of Mississippi Medical Center; to review all proposed and ongoing research protocols involving the use of live animals, to ensure compliance with all federal, state and institutional policies and to ensure the inclusion of adequate and proper record keeping and surveillance.
Regulatory Authority
The IACUC is mandated by the Animal Welfare Act (Public Law #89-544) to evaluate the care, treatment, housing, and use of animals, and for certifying compliance with the Act by the research facility. Similarly the PHS policy on Humane Care.
Verterbrate Animals and Research Questions and Answers
OLAW Assurance letter
Animal Welfare Assurance Number A3275-01
MOU Memorandum of Understanding between UMC and the VA
UMC AAALAC accreditation date 6/19/2009
