The Main Committee for Animal Care and & Use

Tasks

• Review all research proposals involving use of animals and recommend actions to the RIRB 
• Oversee periodic inspections of the animal facilities 
• Perform annual reviews and recommend any needed modifications to the RIRB of all policies, rules, regulations, guidelines and procedures related to the care and use of animals 
• Investigate any and all legitimate complaints related to the care and use animals in research at IAU
• Oversee semi-annual reviews of approved projects to: assure investigator compliance with all policies and regulations related to use of animals; and, to make all findings and recommendations for action to the RIRB 

Committee Members