Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
Kean University takes seriously the duty of all scientists involved in animal related research, to treat animals according to the highest standards of care. The creation of the IACUC committee ensures that the above duties are met fully and in accordance to guidelines set by relevant agencies. The committee membership is comprised of individuals with a variety of expertise and will oversee Kean University’s animal research program, facilities and protocols. The IACUC committee will be responsible for:
- Assuring that all animal related research activities are carried out according to ethical and legal guidelines.
- Providing an environment where animal research investigators and the university community function harmoniously.
- Educating the university community on issues relating to proper animal care and handling and appreciating the importance of animal models for the understanding of human disease.
Submission Process
Animal Protocol Form
IACUC Members
IACUC Guideline Documents