What are the IACUC membership criteria?
The IACUC must consist of at least 5 members who are appointed by the institution’s chief executive officer (CEO). If the CEO delegates appointment authority, the delegation must be specific and in writing. The appointed members must be qualified through experience and expertise to provide oversight for the institution’s animal programs, facilities, and procedures. At a minimum the IACUC must include a veterinarian, a practicing scientist experienced in animal research, a person whose primary concerns are in nonscientific areas, and a person who is unaffiliated with the institution except as a member of the IACUC (sometimes referred to as a public member). An individual who qualifies to fill more than one of the specified categories may be appointed to do so, but the committee must still consist of at least 5 members. The unaffiliated member should have no discernable ties or ongoing affiliation with the institution, and may not be a member of the immediate family of a person who is af
The IACUC must consist of at least 5 members who are appointed by the institution’s chief executive officer ( CEO ). If the CEO delegates appointment authority, the delegation must be specific and in writing. The appointed members must be qualified through experience and expertise to provide oversight for the institution’s animal programs, facilities, and procedures. At a minimum the IACUC must include a veterinarian, a practicing scientist experienced in animal research, a person whose primary concerns are in nonscientific areas, and a person who is unaffiliated with the institution except as a member of the IACUC (sometimes referred to as a public member). An individual who qualifies to fill more than one of the specified categories may be appointed to do so, but the committee must still consist of at least 5 members. The unaffiliated member should have no discernable ties or ongoing affiliation with the institution, and may not be a member of the immediate family of a person who is
