IACUC Updates
Due to high submission volume, you are strongly encouraged to submit your IACUC triennial review at least eight (8) weeks prior to expiration.
Submissions are reviewed in the order received. Submissions are approved when the review process is completed, not by a specific date.
There is no expedited process.
Animals placed on Holding Protocols in OACM cannot be used in research, and animal per diems are charged to the PIs department, as grant funds cannot be used on an expired IACUC permit.
What is a triennial review and why do I need it?
All IACUC protocols require a triennial review. OLAW/PHS/USDA/AWA mandate it.
It is a report of work which has been completed or is yet to be done. Accounting of animals utilized to date and plan of action for animals remaining.
This is a “de novo” review. The protocol is reviewed as if it has never been seen before and every detail is re-examined. This includes review by the Attending Veterinarian. Of note is the re-evaluation of the use of drugs, dosage calculations, routes of administration, invasive procedures, monitoring, and euthanasia. Check these before you hit “Submit”!
What do I need to do?
Open your protocol and click on Triennial review, read the instructions, then click on Continue ➔.
There are five questions; answer them.
Two changes are required: An update to the animal numbers table at the bottom of the Animal Justification Page, and an update literature search for alternatives and duplicated research.
Many changes are prohibited: No new personnel, experiments, procedures, substances, lab spaces, funding.
Minor changes may be allowed: Removal of funding, marking experiments, procedures, or substances as [COMPLETE], update key personnel trainings.
Changes may be requested by reviewers.
The UVM IACUC strongly encourages using this opportunity to clean up and consolidate protocols as needed.
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