Reporting Animal Concerns

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) has the responsibility for ensuring that all animals used in research, education, or testing activities at the Pennsylvania State University are treated humanely and in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws and policies. These activities are coordinated through the Office for Research Protections (ORP), which is located in The 330 Building, Suite 205.

Concerns or questions related to projects involving animals conducted at or under the auspices of The Pennsylvania State University can be directed to the Director of Research Protections (Telephone: (814) 865-1775; Fax: (814) 863-8699; Email: ORProtections@psu.edu). The matter will be referred to the IACUC chairperson and the attending veterinarian, and if appropriate, the IACUC. These concerns or questions will be handled confidentially. Federal law prohibits the discrimination against persons that bring forth legitimate concerns for investigation.

Concerns may also be directed to the Penn State Ethics and Compliance Hotline at 1-800-560-1637. For more information about the hotline, please visit the Office of Internal Audit web site.