About the Committee
Creighton University is guided by federal regulations and ethical principles intended to ensure the humane care and use of animals in research. All research involving vertebrate animals that is conducted or authorized under the jurisdiction of Creighton University is subject to review by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). This review must be conducted before a project can be started.
IACUC responsibilities include the following:
Ensuring appropriate transportation, care, and use of all laboratory animals in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act and other applicable federal laws, guidelines, and policies
Determining whether the number and species of animals selected for research are appropriate for use in the proposed procedures
Determining whether the research protocol includes appropriate procedures for minimizing discomfort, distress, and pain in laboratory animals
Determining whether proposed living conditions are appropriate for the species involved in the study
Evaluating the importance of knowledge to be gained by the research endeavor
IACUC Office
Location: Criss I, 1st Floor
Phone: 402-280-2082
Fax: 402-280-4766
IACUC Office: IACUC@creighton.edu
IACUC Veterinarian: IACUC@creighton.edu
To anonymously report noncompliant conduct, call the Research Compliance Hotline at 402-280-3200.
You may also report noncompliant conduct to the IACUC Chair or the Assistant Vice President for Research and Compliance.