The proper care, use, and humane treatment of animals used in research, testing, and education requires scientific and professional judgments based on a knowledge of the needs of the animals and the special requirements of the research, testing, and educational programs.
The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) at WPI is charged with overseeing and evaluating WPI's animal program, procedures, and facilities to insure that it is consistent with all applicable guidelines, recommendations, and regulations.
The major functions of the IACUC are to:
Review proposed uses of animals in research, testing, or education (i.e. protocols)
Establish a mechanism for receipt and review of concerns involving the care and use of animals at WPI
Evaluate programs and animal-activity areas
Inspect all animal facilities
Submit reports to responsible institutional and government officials
Keep in mind that vertebrate animals may not be used at WPI for research, testing, or education without IACUC approval and oversight. Contact the IACUC Chair or IACUC Coordinator by email with questions or for more information.
WPI’s Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) is accredited by the Association for Assessment & Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC).
IACUC Guidelines, Policies, and SOPs
All animal protocols at WPI must follow WPI IACUC Guidelines, Policies, and SOPs. If you are a WPI researcher and would like access to the IACUC SharePoint site, contact the IACUC Coordinator by email
