Georgetown University Insitutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

The GUACUC is charged with ensuring proper care and humane treatment of animals. The Committee’s develops, reviews, and monitors all animal facilities and care practices within the institution for compliance with federal legislation, agency regulations, and local laws and is responsible for the dissemination of information related to approved methods of animal care to individuals who use animals in research, teaching, or demonstration programs at Georgetown University.

As of January 2012, the GU Office of Regulatory Affairs launched TOPAZ, an online protocol submission and management program. All new and 3-year renewal protocols submitted for GUACUC review must be submitted through Topaz. Click on the link above for additional information.

For more information on GU IACUC and TOPAZ, contact:
IACUC Administrator
guacuc@georgetown.edu