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IACUC Lifecycle

Step 1: Determining if Approval is Required



  • Guidance for What Animal Activities Need IACUC Review and Approval


Step 2: Preparing and Submitting an Application for Vertebrate Animal Use (AVAU)



  • What to Include in Your IACUC Application
  • How to Submit an Application Through the RED System
  • What other Reviews May Be Needed to Conduct Animal Work at NC State


Step 3: Application Review Process



  • Types of IACUC Review Explained
  • How to Address Comments on Your Protocol
  • Review and Approval Turnaround Time


Step 4: Responsibilities after Initial Approval



  • Requesting an Amendment or Three Year Rewrite
  • Additional Documentation Requirements While Conducting Studies
  • IACUC Inspections of Your Lab
  • Reporting a Complaint, Concern, Problem, Adverse Event or Noncompliance


Step 5: Closing a Study/IACUC Protocol



  • When and How to Close an IACUC Protocol