LECOM Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Protocol 2026

1. Click ‘Get Form’ to open the LECOM Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Protocol in the editor.
2. Begin by filling out the Principal Investigator Information section. Enter your name, department, email, and telephone number. If applicable, list other investigators authorized to conduct procedures.
3. In the Protocol Title field, provide a title for your project. If this is a continuation of a previous project, include the IACUC Approval number and previous title.
4. Complete the Animal Requirements section by specifying the genus, species, common name, and housing locations for each group of animals you plan to use over three years.
5. Address any Field Studies questions by indicating whether animals will be captured in the wild. Provide details on capture methods and any required permits.
6. In the Study Objectives section, clearly explain the aim of your study in layman's terms. Justify animal use in your Rationale for Animal Use section.
7. Detail your research design and animal procedures comprehensively. Include information on injections, surgeries, pain management, and veterinary care.
8. Finally, review all sections for completeness before signing as the Principal Investigator and Responsible Faculty Member if applicable.

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