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The University of Kansas Medical Center Institutional Animal Care and
Use Committee (IACUC) was established to ensure compliance with the Health
Research Extension Act (HREA), Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and Public Health
Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (PHS Policy).
These laws require the Institutional Official (IO) of an organization to
appoint an IACUC with clear lines of authority and responsibility. The
University of Kansas Medical Center IACUC is charged with oversight of
the program for animal care and use. Jurisdiction covers all aspects of the program.
As mandated by law the program includes the following components:
- A properly constituted and functioning IACUC;
- Procedures for self monitoring;
- An adequate veterinary care program;
- An occupational health and safety program;
- A personnel training program;
- An environment, housing and management program for animals; and
- Appropriately maintained facilities for housing and support.
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