Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee

• IACUC Office Hours

  The IACUC Office hours are on Tuesdays from 3:00-4:00pm and Wednesdays from 1:30-2:30pm.

  • Office hours are through Zoom and available to CU users only (faculty, staff, and students).
  • During the office hours session, you will have an opportunity to meet privately with an IACUC Office staff member. The sessions are not group sessions.
  • You must login with your Clemson account to join the session.

  If you experience problems logging into the Zoom sessions using the link above, try the following:

  • Visit https://zoom.clemson.edu and login with your “Clemson.edu” address, not a “g.clemson.edu” address.
  • Download Zoom Workplace at https://zoom.us.download.
  • Contact ITHELP@clemson.edu if you have issues accessing the Zoom web address, downloading Zoom Workplace, or logging into Zoom with your “Clemson.edu” address.
  • E-mail the IACUC Office if you continue to have issues logging into the sessions.
• What are the responsibilities of the IACUC?

  Responsibilities of the IACUC include ensuring all animal activities are conducted in accordance with the PHS Policy on the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, in accordance with the CU PHS Assurance Number D16-00435 (expires May 31, 2026) and in accordance with AAALAC International standards (continued full accreditation issued until July 19, 2027).

  The IACUC committee consists of a minimum of five voting members which include the chair, the attending veterinarian, at least one practicing scientist experienced in animal research, one individual having no affiliation with the University (other than as a member of this committee), and one individual whose primary concern is non-scientific in nature. IACUC members are appointed by the Clemson University president. Additionally, the IACUC is the appropriate body for reviewing and investigating concerns involving the care and use of University animals.

• How do I get started?

  • See the General IACUC FAQ for common questions.

  • See the IACUC Resources page for policy and regulatory detail.

• How do I submit a protocol for review?

  Clemson University uses the InfoEd electronic submission system to submit, review and approve all IACUC applications, amendments and continuing reviews.

• What kind of training do I need?

  Principal Investigators, staff, students, and others working on animal projects are required to complete general animal welfare training, zoonotic training and enroll in the Clemson University Medical Surveillance Program (MSP). For more information, visit see our IACUC Training page.

• What are the regulations and policies I need to adhere to?

  For Clemson University IACUC policies, regulatory guidance, research guidelines, a listing of relevant oversight agencies and more, visit our IACUC Resources page.

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