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IACUC Membership

Purpose:

In order to inform all IACUC members as to their responsibilities when appointed to the committee, UConn Health’s IACUC has implemented a policy to clearly define expectations.

Action:

  1. It is expected that IACUC members will inform the IACUC Administrator by email that they accept the appointment when they receive the appointment letter from the Institutional Official.
  2. It is expected that IACUC members will not use any confidential information received during the period of participation on the IACUC for any purpose other than to fulfill the obligations in accordance with service on the IACUC.
  3. It is expected that IACUC members will return any data regarding products, processes, operating procedures and/or research, animal care and use protocols, and other similar documents furnished or made available to the member at the end of the period of participation on the IACUC to the IACUC Administrator. Alternately, the members may destroy such documents.
  4. IACUC members should be aware of federal regulations in the Animal Welfare Act, Title 7, Chapter 54, Section 2157, that it is unlawful for any member of an IACUC to release confidential information to a third party or to use, or attempt to use, confidential information to their own advantage.
  5. It is expected that IACUC members will declare any potential conflict of interest related to their work on the IACUC. If an IACUC member has a conflict of interest during a committee review, the IACUC member must recuse himself from the vote.
  6. It is expected that IACUC members will keep any required training modules and OHS enrollments up-to-date.
  7. It is expected that IACUC members will complete assigned protocol reviews by the due date assigned by the IACUC administrative staff.  If an IACUC member cannot perform the assigned review by the assigned deadline, they should contact the IACUC Administrator so another reviewer can be assigned.
  8. It is expected that IACUC members will actively participate in all areas of IACUC function including, but not limited to:  protocol review, semi-annual facility inspections and program review, post-approval monitoring (PAWS), continuing education opportunities, and non-compliance investigations.
  9. It is expected that IACUC members will attend all scheduled, monthly IACUC meetings. The meetings are generated a year in advance and are located on the IACUC website. If a member cannot attend a meeting, they should notify the IACUC office (ooacc@uchc.edu) in advance.
  10. Membership on the IACUC is subject to review and renewed on an annual basis.  Membership is contingent upon commitment to items #1-9 and subject to annual review by the Institutional Official, IACUC Chair, IACUC Vice Chair, and IACUC Administrator.

Effective Dates:  December 1, 2022 through December 30, 2024

This policy has been approved by a majority vote of the IACUC.