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On this page you will find answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Where are the
up-to-date forms?
The up-to-date Animal Care and Use forms are located at http://iacuc.tennessee.edu/Forms.htm
What
is the UT Animal Welfare Assurance number?
Answer here.........
What is
the time frame of getting a project approved?
Answer here.........
When are Institutional
Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) meetings held?
Answer here.........
I can't find
the answer to my questions. Who can I talk to?
The IACUC Coordinator, Ms. Elizabeth M. Bailey
(865-974-3631, ebailey@utk.edu)
is available to answer questions regarding animal care and use at the
University of Tennessee, procedures related to securing and maintaining
approval for the use of animals, animal care issues, and any other questions
you may have regarding the animal care and use program. You may also
contact any IACUC committee
member with questions.
I
can't find the animal care and use protocol form. Where is it?
You should always come to the web site and download the most recent
version of the protocol form for application. It is updated as needs
arise. Failure to use the current form may result in delays in your
approval. The form is located in the Forms
section which can be accessed using the menu to the left. Most forms
are offered as interactive pdf files which can be filled
out and printed on-line. You  will
need the free Acrobat Reader to view
the file however, if you have the full-version you can complete and
save the file.
When is the
next training session being offered?
Answer here......... Minimum training
is available via an online training system provided by the Veterans
Administration. You may logon at any time to work on the training modules
and take online training examinations. Hands on training sessions are
provided according to the needs of individual protocols.
How do
I obtain surgical supplies, prescription (Legend) drugs, controlled substances,
anesthetics and painkillers for use on my research animals?
Legend Drugs and Controlled Substances In Tennessee, it is not legal
to divert drugs from clinical use to teaching and research use. You,
or someone in your group acting as an agent for the group, must have
a license for each individual legend drug that you might use in teaching
or research. A legend drug is one where the label says “Federal
Law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian”
or “Federal Law prohibits dispensing without a
prescription”. If the drug is a controlled substance, you also
need a license from the Drug Enforcement Administration for the specific
drugs that you may use. Obtaining and using such drugs for research
needs to be reviewed by the appropriate Committee. The use of legend
drugs and controlled substances must be approved by the appropriate
committee.
College of Veterinary Medicine personnel contact: Bruce McNeil 974-5670;
Medical Center personnel contact Mark Smith 544-9363; All others contact:
Brenda Lawson 974-3466
I
am a new researcher to The University of Tennessee. How do I get my research
projects started?
Answer here.........
How
do I search for alternatives to fulfill the requirements of the Animal
Welfare Act?
Detailed information for performing the search for alternatives is
outlined at http://iacuc.tennessee.edu/AlternativeSearchHowTo.htm.
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