UMass Boston

All proposed research and teaching activities involving the use of vertebrate animals requires review and approval by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). This includes the use of animals housed and maintained in approved university animal facilities as well as studies conducted on vertebrate animals in their natural settings. In its review of proposed research activities involving animals, the IACUC observes the principles articulated in the Institute of Laboratory Animal Resource Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. Once approved by the IACUC, any proposed modifications to an approved protocol require further review and approval by the IACUC prior to implementation.

All researchers are asked to work in conjunction with the IACUC by following the policies and procedures and using the forms provided on this site. 

Please see the below webpages for additional information: 

• Applying to the IACUC

• Managing your IACUC protocol

• Research Personnel Requirements

• Occupational Health & Safety

• Semiannual Inspections

Animal Resources Core Facility (ARCF) 

• Animal Facility webpage

Orientation - New Researcher Training - PLEASE REGISTER 

1.   September 27, 2023  10-11:00 a.m.     REGISTRATION  

2.   October 17, 2023.       1-2:00 p.m.        REGISTRATION 

3.   December 7, 2023.     11-12:00 p.m      REGISTRATION 

Questions regarding the IACUC or the conduct of research using vertebrate animals may be directed to iacuc@umb.edu.