Announcements

Changes Made to IACUC, IBC, and UIC Applications

Notice: Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), and University Isotope Committee (UIC) applications have all been revised. New applications are available to download on the ORP website (http://www.research.psu.edu/orp). As of February 29, 2004, expired applications are no longer being accepted.

Notice: A new IACUC application document entitled "Research Protocol Preparation Help" is now available for downloading. The Help document includes links to additional information you may use to complete your application accurately and completely. Download the application at http://www.research.psu.edu/orp/areas/animals/applications/prep_app.rtf (RTF).

Notice: Some modifications to IACUC protocols can now be submitted via email. The list of modifications that may be submitted via email includes 1) title change, 2) funding source change, 3) personnel additions with some restrictions, 4) housing changes unless biosafety concerns exist, 5) animal source change, 6) requests to add up to 10% more animals to the study, and 7) requests to add a new strain. Be sure to review the modification application for additional information prior to making your email submission (http://www.research.psu.edu/orp/areas/animals/applications/modification.rtf (RTF)).

Notice: Modifications to IACUC Breeding Colonies should now be submitted using the standard IACUC modifications application. The IACUC breeding colony modification application should no longer be used.

Notice: University Isotope Committee (UIC) applications are now only accepted electronically. Submit UIC applications to Erica Kresovich at emk128@psu.edu.

Notice: The ORP is now accepting Institutional Biosafety Committee Annual Review forms electronically. Submit electronic forms to Erica Kresovich at emk128@psu.edu.