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Animal Subjects/IACUC

 

The University of Massachusetts Amherst supports the use of animals for research as an ethical and scientific necessity for the advancement of human and animal well-being, and knowledge and understanding of living systems. 

 

The UMass Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is charged with overseeing the use of vertebrate animals in teaching and research. The IACUC reviews projects using vertebrate animals, inspects facilities and study areas, and submits reports to the Institutional Official. IACUC activities are guided by the U.S. Animal Welfare Act and U.S. Public Health Service Policy. 

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Concerns regarding animal care and use at UMass Amherst can be submitted through the IACUC office. Anonymously-reported concerns and complaints are also investigated. Persons filing a complaint are protected from reprisals by MA “Whistle-blower” statutes.

If you have concerns regarding the care and use of animals, please contact one or more of the following persons:

  • Michael Esmail, Dir of Animal Care Services: @email
  • J. Paul Spurlock, Attending Veterinarian: 413-545-5268, @email
  • Joseph Jerry, IACUC Chair: 413-545-5335, @email
  • Alison Miller, Research Compliance: 413-545-5204, @email
  • Mike Malone, Institutional Official: 413-545-5270, @email
  • Anonymous Reporting Hotline: 413-545-6256

No employee shall be discriminated against or be subject to any reprisal for reporting violations or suspected violations of the Animal Welfare Act.

UMass Amherst reviews and if warranted, investigates animal care problems and/or welfare complaints as required by the Animal Welfare Act regulations [9 CFR, Part 2.31 ©(4)], and the PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (IV.B.4). “Whistle Blower Protection”: Massachusetts General Law Ch. 149 §185 states that an employer may not retaliate against employees who report violations of law or risks to public health, safety or the environment. Retaliation includes discharge, suspension, demotion, or other adverse action taken in terms or conditions of employment.

Animal Compliance is located at Mass Venture Center, 100 Venture Way, Suite 201, Hadley, MA 01035.
Tel: (413) 545-0668
Fax: (413) 577-3050

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The Case for Animals in Research & Teaching

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The Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)

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Animal Care & Use Policies, Requirements, Procedures & Forms

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