IACUC Committee
What is an IACUC?
The IACUC is responsible for oversight of the animal care and use program and its components as described in the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals () and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (). Its oversight functions include an ongoing assessment of animal care and use.
What does the IACUC do?
- Review, at least semiannually, the institution's program for the humane care and use of animals;
- Inspect, at least semiannually, the College's vivaria (including satellite facilities);
- Prepare reports to the Institutional Official (IO) of the IACUC evaluations;
- Review animal welfare concerns;
- Make recommendations to the IO on any aspect of the animal program, facilities, or personnel training;
- Review and approve, those components of PHS conducted or supported activities related to the care and use of animals;
- Review and approve, proposed significant changes to the use of animals in ongoing activities; and
- Be authorized to suspend an activity involving animals.
Committee Members:
- Mary Lou Zeeman, Chair and Professor of Mathematics
- William Jackman, Associate Professor of Biology
- Scott Sehon, Professor of Philosophy
- Ian Kyle, Assistant Director of the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø±¬ÍøÕ¾ Scientific Station at Kent Island
- Charly Wojtysiak, Director of Environmental Health and Safety
- Joanne Huyler, DVM, Consulting Veterinarian
- Beth Bisson, Associate Director, Maine Sea Grant, community member
- Steve Musica, President Lean East, community member