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IACUC-sponsored Orientation for Employees New to working with animals...

September 11, 2:00 - 3:00 pm, classroom 6A

September 18, 9:30 - 10:30 am, classroom 6A

On-line enrollment in the Occupational Health and Safety program...

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New/Updated Policies

               Updated 6/17/08

                Formalized 6/18/08

                Approved 6/19/07

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 10/26/2006