{"id":2357,"date":"2023-11-16T16:34:54","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T22:34:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/acadaff\/?page_id=2357"},"modified":"2023-11-17T10:18:10","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T16:18:10","slug":"iacuc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/acadaff\/iacuc\/","title":{"rendered":"Animal Subjects Research"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"students conducting research with a professor outside\" title=\"research\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/acadaff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2023\/02\/research.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/acadaff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2023\/02\/research-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/acadaff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2023\/02\/research-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/acadaff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2023\/02\/research-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/acadaff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2023\/02\/research-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/acadaff\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/134\/2023\/02\/research.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><h1 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3>What is the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)?<\/h3><\/h1><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p>The IACUC is responsible for institutional compliance with current policies concerning the humane care of laboratory animals as detailed by the National Institutes of Health.<\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><h1 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\">Additional Resources<\/h1><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><ul style=\"list-style-type: square\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1fw2FGW6VecNuXGbeHB0fjWiu9Y2eIvVP\/view?usp=drive_link\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;color: #000000\">Protocol Application Form<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"https:\/\/olaw.nih.gov\/policies-laws\/phs-policy.htm#Definitions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"https:\/\/olaw.nih.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/Guide-for-the-Care-and-Use-of-Laboratory-Animals.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"https:\/\/olaw.nih.gov\/policies-laws\/gov-principles.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">US Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Training\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"https:\/\/olaw.nih.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/Guiding_Principles_2012.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research Involving Animals<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000\"><a style=\"color: #000000\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ecfr.gov\/current\/title-9\/chapter-I\/subchapter-A\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">9 CFR Subchapter A:\u00a0 Animal Welfare<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:0px!important;margin-bottom:31px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:31px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><h1 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;\"><h3 style=\"text-align: center\">IACUC Members<\/h3><\/h1><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-double sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p>Dr. Kristen Walton (MWSU Biology Department), Chair<br \/>\nDr. Cary Chevalier (MWSU Biology Department)<br \/>\nDr. Ashley Elias (MWSU Biology Department<br \/>\nDr. Greg Lindsteadt (MWSU Department of Criminal Justice &amp; Legal Studies)<br \/>\nTJ Peacher (大象传媒 Department of Conservation)<br \/>\nVictoria Sample (MWSU Chemistry\/Biology Lab Coordinator)<br \/>\nDr. Randall Schildknecht (Veterinarian)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><h3>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-faq-shortcode .fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #3a3a3a!important;border-color: #3a3a3a!important;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\"><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group \" id=\"accordian-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-2361 iacuc \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the IACUC?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/acadaff\/author\/acarpenter6\/\" title=\"Posts by Creative Services\" rel=\"author\">Creative Services<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2023-11-16T15:35:25-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-2361\" href=\"#collapse-1-2361\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the IACUC?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-2361\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The IACUC is responsible for oversight of the animal care and use program and its components as described in the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/olaw.nih.gov\/policies-laws\/phs-policy.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Policy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">) and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nap.edu\/catalog.php?record_id=12910\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">). Its oversight functions include an ongoing assessment of animal care and use. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-2363 iacuc \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Who is required to apply?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/acadaff\/author\/acarpenter6\/\" title=\"Posts by Creative Services\" rel=\"author\">Creative Services<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2023-11-16T15:38:09-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-2363\" href=\"#collapse-1-2363\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Who is required to apply?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-2363\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">According to federal law, all laboratory use of non-human vertebrate animals at 大象传媒 must be approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). An IACUC protocol form must be filed if:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The research, training, or testing is conducted under authority or directive of the university, regardless of funding sources<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These activities are conducted by any faculty, staff, or students of the university in conjunction with their academic or professional responsibilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These activities are conducted on university property or using university facilities or equipment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-2365 iacuc \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">I am doing wildlife observation, is my research exempt from IACUC approval?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/acadaff\/author\/acarpenter6\/\" title=\"Posts by Creative Services\" rel=\"author\">Creative Services<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-09-05T10:29:12-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-2365\" href=\"#collapse-1-2365\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I am doing wildlife observation, is my research exempt from IACUC approval?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-2365\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Workers doing field investigations that involve handling of non-human vertebrates must receive approval from IACUC. However, workers performing observational field investigations (i.e., work that does not involve direct handling of animals or significant manipulation of the animals&#8217; environment) may be exempt from full committee approval, but must contact the IACUC Chair, Kristen Walton at kwalton1@missouriwestern.edu <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">to be considered for exemption.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-2367 iacuc \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">I am a student, do I need to file an IACUC protocol?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/acadaff\/author\/acarpenter6\/\" title=\"Posts by Creative Services\" rel=\"author\">Creative Services<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2023-11-16T15:38:48-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-2367\" href=\"#collapse-1-2367\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I am a student, do I need to file an IACUC protocol?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-2367\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Students can be covered under an instructor&#8217;s\/advisor&#8217;s protocol as long as their work does not deviate from the approved protocol. Students can not be the PI on an IACUC protocol.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-2369 iacuc \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What kind of review procedures are there?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/acadaff\/author\/acarpenter6\/\" title=\"Posts by Creative Services\" rel=\"author\">Creative Services<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-09-05T10:30:56-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-2369\" href=\"#collapse-1-2369\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What kind of review procedures are there?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-2369\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When a protocol is submitted to the IACUC a committee quorum will meet to review the materials, ensure that they comply with appropriate University and federal regulations as well as ethical conduct of research.\u00a0 The IACUC also conducts annual reviews of animal care programs and animal holding facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For more information contact the IACUC Chair, Kristen Walton (kwalton1@missouriwestern.edu).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-2371 iacuc \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do I submit a proposal for review?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/acadaff\/author\/acarpenter6\/\" title=\"Posts by Creative Services\" rel=\"author\">Creative Services<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2023-11-17T08:01:53-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-2371\" href=\"#collapse-1-2371\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I submit a proposal for review?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-2371\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Download and complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1fw2FGW6VecNuXGbeHB0fjWiu9Y2eIvVP\/view?usp=drive_link\">protocol application form<\/a>.\u00a0 Once completed, the form should be submitted via email to the <\/span><a href=\"mailto:kwalton1@missouriwestern.edu\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">current chair of the IACUC committee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-2373 iacuc \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">When does the committee meet?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/acadaff\/author\/acarpenter6\/\" title=\"Posts by Creative Services\" rel=\"author\">Creative Services<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2023-11-16T15:41:07-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-2373\" href=\"#collapse-1-2373\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">When does the committee meet?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-2373\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The committee meets twice per year unless more frequent meetings are required.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-2375 iacuc \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How will I be notified of the committee\u2019s decision?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/acadaff\/author\/acarpenter6\/\" title=\"Posts by Creative Services\" rel=\"author\">Creative Services<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2023-11-16T15:41:27-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-2375\" href=\"#collapse-1-2375\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How will I be notified of the committee\u2019s decision?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-2375\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You will be notified of the committee\u2019s decision by email.\u00a0 The review process is generally completed within 2-weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-2377 iacuc \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Who is on the IACUC?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/acadaff\/author\/acarpenter6\/\" title=\"Posts by Creative Services\" rel=\"author\">Creative Services<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2023-11-16T15:42:07-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-2377\" href=\"#collapse-1-2377\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Who is on the IACUC?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-2377\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The IACUC membership must consist of at least 5 members and includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">one veterinarian with training or experience in laboratory animal science and medicine, who has direct or delegated authority and responsibility for activities involving animals at the institution;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">one practicing scientist experienced in research with animals;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">one member whose primary concerns are in a nonscientific area (e.g., ethicist, lawyer, member of the clergy); and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">one member who is not affiliated with the institution other than as a member of the IACUC.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-2379 iacuc \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do I need the support of my Department Chair?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/acadaff\/author\/acarpenter6\/\" title=\"Posts by Creative Services\" rel=\"author\">Creative Services<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2023-11-16T15:42:28-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-2379\" href=\"#collapse-1-2379\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div 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