The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is responsible for reviewing the University of Connecticut’s program for the humane care and use of animals in research and teaching as described in its Assurance and University Policy.

UConn has maintained full accreditation with AAALAC International since 2010. Our last full accreditation was given March 25, 2025. For more information about AAALAC and the accreditation process, please visit https://www.aaalac.org/.

The IACUC is created by and subject to federal law: the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (PHS 1986), the USDA Animal Welfare Act/Regulations (CFR 1985) and related Guides. Members include scientists and nonscientists, veterinarians and nonaffiliated individuals from the community. Members are appointed by the Institutional Official.

For information, visit IACUC Contacts page.