Posts by Matthew Nemelka
Animal Research Community (ARC) Group
The Animal Research Community (ARC) Group was established to engage the animal program leadership with the research community and promote regulatory compliance. Each laboratory has an appointed liaison who is responsible for disseminating critical information to the laboratory animal research staff and implementing necessary updates to lab practices. Our success will be measured by: If…
Read MoreIACUC Newsletter
The IACUC Newsletter is published quarterly to provide helpful tips and information to the animal research community. Please contact the IACUC office for questions or feedback about the Newsletter or to sign up / unsubscribe from the distribution list.
Read MoreCITI Training / Occupational Health Requirements
CITI Training All Study Staff (MGH and non-MGH) on an MGH IACUC Protocol must complete the CITI training requirement Contact the IACUC for questions about training requirements or call Adria Colletti (617)-724-4503. Occupational Health Clearance All personnel must maintain a current OHS Clearance. Not doing so will impact IACUC protocol approvals.
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Signage – For Animal Use Areas
The IACUC requires certain signage to be placed in animal use areas Animal Procedure Room Poster – post this when conducting procedures using animals in shared spaces. Make every effort to conduct research in CCM procedure rooms, dedicated rooms or other contained space to minimize occupational health exposures. Satellite Animal Housing Poster Example – post this when…
Read MoreTools & Checklists for Animal Research in Laboratories & Satellite Housing
The IACUC has prepared checklists and tools for the IACUC Committee Members and the Research Community to help meet regulatory expectations
Read MoreFAQs for Collaborative Animal Research Projects
Collaborative research is defined as an animal research project conducted at another non-MGH institution, either in whole or in part. Examples might include: Below are some FAQs to assist you on how to approach these situations. Contact the MGH Office of Animal Welfare Assurance (OAWA0 with specific questions about your situation.
Read MoreImportant Numbers, Dates, and Regulatory Approvals
Important Numbers, Dates, and Regulatory Approvals
Read MoreIACUC – Full Committee Review Meetings
Key Dates for Submission and Review Month FCR Agenda Deadline(Completed Pre-Review)* Meeting Date FCR Review Letter Due** December 2022 Wednesday, December 14, 2022 Wednesday, December 21, 2022 Friday, December 23, 2022 January 2023 Wednesday, January 11, 2023 Wednesday, January 18, 2023 Friday, January 20, 2023 February 2023 Wednesday, February 8, 2023 Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Friday, February 17, 2023 March 2023 Wednesday, March…
Read MoreIACUC Standard Procedure Forms
Aids for IACUC Protocol Submission. Standard procedure forms are available to help investigators complete protocol submissions.
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