Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) safeguards humane care for animals used in research, teaching and testing according to federal guidelines and regulations.

To propose a project to IACUC, please complete the following protocol form and submit it to IACUC@wilkes.edu.

IACUC Protocol Form (.pdf)

Responsibilities

  • Semiannually review the University's program for the humane care and use of animals.
  • Semiannually inspect the University's animal facility.
  • Prepare reports to the Institutional Official (IO) of these evaluations.
  • Review animal welfare concerns.
  • Make recommendations on animal research, facilities or personnel training.
  • Review and approve research protocols related to the care and use of animals.
  • Be authorized to suspend any activity involving animals.

Committee Members

Contacts

General inquiries can be emailed to iacuc@wilkes.edu.

Dr. Linda Gutierrez
IACUC Chair
linda.gutierrez@wilkes.edu
570-408-4636

Dr. Greg Cant
Wilkes University President
IACUC Institutional Official (IO)
greg.cant@wilkes.edu
570-408-4000