The Institutional Committee for the Care and Use of Animals (ICCUA) oversees all research protocols involving animals. Questions regarding animal subjects in research can be directed to

John Barker
ICCUA Chair
Email: jbark3@uis.edu

ICCUA policy calls for the submission of a protocol for any research involving vertebrate animals. This includes field studies with wildlife if the animals are to be handled. The following forms and any supporting documentation are due no later than one week before the Committee convenes.

• Animal Research Protocol form (pdf)
• ICCUA Policy (pdf)
• AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia
• Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
• Contracts concerning animal welfare: Official Notice (PDF)

Concerns About Animal Welfare

If you have concerns about animal welfare, protocols for animal care for this lab and/or facility have been reviewed and approved by UIS’ Institutional Committee for Care and Use of Animals (ICCUA). If you have any concerns regarding the care of animals in this lab/facility contact any of the individuals listed below. Reports can be made confidentially.

Meeting Schedule

The next ICCUA meeting will be soon announced. The committee will meet in the basement of Health Sciences Building (HSB); all committee members are welcome to attend. Interested parties should contact John Barker, Ph.D., Committee Chairperson (jbark3@uis.edu) for details regarding the meeting.

ICCUA Membership