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Office of Research Subject ProtectionsAnimal Care and UseThe use of animals for research, teaching, or exhibition is a privilege, not a right. High standards exist for the care and use of animals at Mason. Mason has an Animal Welfare Assurance Statement which declares its compliance with the various regulations and policies. Failure by any individual to adhere to thse standards can jeopardize Mason's entire animal use program. Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)The IACUC is a federally mandated commitee, qualified through the experience and expertise of its members that oversees its institution's animal program, facilities, and procedures. All faculty, staff and students working with animals must submit an application to the IACUC prior to initiation of the work for review and approval. To ensure compliance with all regulations, policies and standards in place to protect animal welfare, IACUC members review all requests for approval to use vertebrate animals. The IACUC also conducts inspections of all areas where animals are housed and used, Reviews the institutional programs for animal use, and reports its findings to the Mason Institutional Official semi-annually. For questions, contact iacuc@gmu.edu |
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