Tools & 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
CHECKLISTS FOR ANIMAL USE LABS & SATELLITE HOUSING
- Rodent and Aquatic Laboratory Procedure and Surgery Areas
Use this if conducting research on rodents, fish or frogs outside of the centralized CCM facilities - USDA Regulated Non-Rodent Species Laboratory Procedure and Surgery Areas (e.g. Rabbit, Swine, Sheep, NHP)
Use this if conducting research on animals other than rodents outside of the centralized CCM facilities - Checklist for Satellite Housing Areas
Use this if you manage an IACUC-approved laboratory animal housing facility; the facility may be inside or outside of the centralized CCM facilities - Checklist for Cage Wash and Autoclaves
Use this if you have a cage wash or autoclave in your animal use area
For questions, please contact the IACUC
For feedback regarding these checklists, please contact MGH IACUC Compliance
REQUEST A NEW ANIMAL LABORATORY PROCEDURE LOCATION
In order to submit a request for approval of a new animal laboratory procedure location, use the online tool: https://redcap.link/newlab
Contact IACUCCompliance@mgh.harvard.edu with any questions.