The Office of Research Support and Compliance, Animal Resources Center, and Environmental Health and Safety jointly manage the Animal Care & Use and Biosafety programs to ensure research quality and compliance. Animal Care & Use Program The Animal Care & Use Program (ACUP) includes the Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) and Animal Resources Center (ARC) as well as other stakeholders on campus. Explore comprehensive resources and information to support researchers engaged in animal research at UT Austin. Biosafety Compliance Program The Biosafety Compliance Program includes the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), Institutional Review Entity (IRE), and Stem Cell Research Oversight (SCRO). It is jointly supported by Environmental Health & Safety. Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee Find information on IACUC review procedures and semiannual inspections, as well as meetings and fees. Animal Resources Center Find information and support on issues related to veterinary care, animal housing and animal ordering. Institutional Biosafety Committee Find information on IBC policies and procedures, protocol review process and meeting dates, minutes and contacts. Institutional Review Entity (IRE) Find information on IRE policies and procedures, review process and meeting dates, and contacts. Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) EHS reviews safety procedures and assists researchers by inspecting laboratories with compliance with federal and state requirements for biological research. Contact UsACUPBiosafety Compliance512-471-8871Campus Mail Code: A3200ResourcesUTRMS-IACUCUTRMS-AOPS
