Animals in Research

It is the policy of Northern Michigan University to establish and maintain proper measures to ensure the appropriate care and use of animals involved in research, research training and biological testing activities conducted or supported by NMU. This policy is intended to implement and supplement the recommendations of the Public Health Service (PHS), Office of Human Research Protection (OHRP, part of National Institutes of Health (NIH)), United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Welfare Act Regulations (AWAR), and the American Medical Veterinary Association (AVMA).

 Due Dates for IACUC Animal Use Applications

           Colony Applications: These applications may be submitted any time and will be reviewed using the Designated Member Review system within two weeks of receipt of the application.  Note that these applications are subject to potential review in Full Committee.

           The due dates for Animal Use Applications depend on the USDA Use Category:

           USDA B and C categories:  These applications may be submitted any time and will be reviewed using the Designated Member Review system within two weeks of receipt of the application. Note that these applications are subject to potential review in Full Committee.

           USDA D and E categories:  Due by the first Friday of each month and will be review during the Full Committee meeting two weeks later.

The links to the left provide detailed information on NMU’s policies and procedures that have oversight by the university’s Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).

Applications and Forms

• Animal Care and Use Form
• Animal Adoption Form
• Application to Use Vertebrate Animals in an Established Colony
• Animal Care and Use Exemption Form
  

Committee Information

• Email: IACUC@nmu.edu
• Roles & Responsibilities
• Contact IACUC for meeting dates and locations.
  

Laboratory Inspections

• Inspection Checklist
• Inspection Guidelines

Policies and Training

• Public Health Service Assurance
• CITI Training Modules
• NMU Policy on Humane Care and Use of Animals

Reporting Animal Care and Use Concerns

• Issues of violations found in the animal care facility, research labs, or other areas may be reported anonymously through this link.