Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

The Converse University Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is a federally mandated entity that receives its authority from the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) and the Health Research Extension Act (Public Health Service Act). At Converse IACUC is charged to ensure that all aspects of the use and care of laboratory animals are in compliance with national policies.

• Converse Animal Welfare Assurance

Converse IACUC Members

Report inappropriate use, inhumane treatment or inadequate care of animals to any of the following:

Institutional Official: Dr. Will Case

IACUC Chairperson: Dr. Rich Keen

IACUC Member: Dr. Mark Bohler

IACUC Member: Kristin Lacey

IACUC Member Not Affiliated with Converse: Dr. David Pittman

Consulting Veterinarian: Dr. Kevin Elliott

*Anonymity of the reporting individual will be strictly protected.

Forms for Researchers

All research, teaching, and outreach activities involving vertebrate animals at Converse University must receive approval from the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) before initiation of the activity. Contact Dr. Rich Keen if you need assistance.

• Animal Use Description Form (Word)
• Annual Review Form (PDF)
• Daily Checklist (PDF)

Policies for Use of Laboratory Animals in Research & Teaching

• The Charge of the IACUC (PDF)
• Converse University Animal Personnel Training Plan (PDF)
• Semiannual Checklist (PDF)

Resources on the Use of Laboratory Animals

• American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Guidelines on Euthanasia
• Animal Welfare Act (AWA)
• ARENA/OLAW IACUC Guidebook, 2nd Edition 2002
• Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: Eighth Edition, Copyright 2011, NAS
• Occupational Health and Safety in the Care and Use of Research Animals
• Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)
• PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, 2015
• Resource Book for the Design of Animal Exercise Protocols, Copyright 2006
• What Investigators Need to Know About the Use of Animals, NIH Pub No. 06-6009
• Sample Documents for Implementation of PHS Policy
• Tutorial: PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals