Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)
Announcements
July 2026- The Office of Research Compliance continues to support the transition to Cayuse Animal Oversight. Investigators and research personnel are encouraged to take advantage of the available tutorials, guides, and training resources linked below. Please also visit the Policies and Procedures page for current process information, submission guidance, and program expectations.
The Office of Research Compliance strives to keep these resources current and useful and welcomes feedback on additional tools or information that would better support the research community. Thank you!
Cayuse Animal Oversight: Tutorials & Video Guides
To ensure that Principal Investigators (PIs) and key personnel have all the support they need to navigate the new Cayuse Animal Oversight module. We've created a variety of comprehensive resources, including step-by-step how to guides and instructional videos, to help you get familiar with the system. Please follow the link below and scroll to the bottom of the page to access our available resources.
Cayuse Tutorial & Video Guides
About Animal Subjects Research at OHIO
All studies by faculty, students or staff that involve animal subjects are considered animal subjects research by the federal government. These activities are governed by university and federal policies, and all faculty, students and staff must receive approval from IACUC before animals can be brought to campus. Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) is charged with the care of all animals used in teaching and research at Ohio University.
Policies, Procedures, & Guidance
The IACUC provides policies, procedures, and guidance on standards and best practices. You must log in through OHIO's SSO to access these resources.
Need Help?
For more information on teaching and research with animals at Ohio University, email lar@ohio.edu or call (740)593-2997.
For more information or assistance with protocol development or submission, email compliance@ohio.edu or call 740.593.0664.