The program for animal care and use at Duke includes all research, educational, and testing protocols performed by Duke faculty, staff, or employees, involving vertebrate animals either at Duke University or other collaborating or subcontracted sites were Duke is the primary funds manager for the activity (source of funds not consequential). All animal care and use must be conducted in observance of federal regulations and policies, and accreditation guidelines. Policies, forms for application, expectations of care and use, and other program information are available at the animal program website: http://vetmed.duhs.duke.edu. Telephone questions may be directed to: Office of Animal Welfare Assurance at 919.688.6720.

The Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) is mandated under federal regulation, funding agency policy, and accreditation rules to review, approve (or disapprove), and oversee all care and use of animals that occur under Duke managed grants funds or performed by Duke staff or faculty; this includes research, testing, or teaching where animals are process participants. The IACUC uses a compliance monitoring process to find evidence of good performance by the research and care staff. Members are appointed from each department or division on campus where animal use occurs to this institutional oversight body by the Dean of School of Medicine. IACUC Members include veterinarians, scientists, non-scientists, and community representatives. The IACUC uses a central email address (IACUC@DUKE.EDU) for all correspondence with the committee. Telephone questions concerning IACUC procedures may be directed to the IACUC or the Office of Animal Welfare Assurance at 919.688.6720.