CCM
Welcome to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) for MGH and Shriner’s Hospital
The IACUC oversees the MGH animal care and use program. The IACUC acknowledges the essential role that live animals play in allowing researchers make discoveries that turn into treatments, diagnostics, and devices that improve quality of life. The IACUC is committed to ensuring the highest ethical standards of animal care and use at MGH and…
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STANDARD FEE SCHEDULEEffective March 1, 2019 Animal Per Diem Rates Per Diem fees include regularly scheduled cleaning, feeding and observation of animals supported by MGH research grants only. Any special diets, bedding, or other supplies will be provided by the investigator or purchased for the investigator by CCM at cost plus 25%. The maximum number…
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About CCM
Emergency contacts are available 24/7, weekends and holidays: On-call Veterinarian 617-721-9332 On-call Facility Manager: 857-259-0772
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The health of all animals maintained in the Center for Comparative Medicine facilities is assessed prior to research use (preventive medicine program) and during research conduct (daily health checks). Researchers benefit by working with subjects that are free of unwanted pathogens known to impact animal health or research outcomes. Preventive Medicine Programs include: Daily Health…
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