Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

 
Mission Statement
 

The mission of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee is to protect the welfare of animals used in research and teaching at Bowling Green State University while facilitating the conduct of research and teaching using animals within all existing laws and regulations be they at the Institutional, local, state or federal level.

In order to accomplish it's mission, the BGSU IACUC maintains a PHS Assurance. BGSU's PHS Assurance (#A3536-01) remains valid through January 31, 2015. 

The Public Health Service Assurance that the University has agreed to uphold outlines all relevant aspects of the Animal Care and Use Program at BGSU.

BGSU is committed to excellence in the care and use of animals in research and teaching.

 

Links

Animal Facility Policies and Procedures

Animal Vendors

Environmental Health and Safety

Federal Laws, Policies and Guidelines

Electronic Forms and Instructions for Download

IACUC Meeting Calendar - Summer, 2013

IACUC Policy and Procedure Manual 

Per Diem Rates for 2008

Reference Materials
(Updated April, 2013)

Standard Operating Procedures - Euthanasia

Training - Researcher (Updated January, 2012) 

 



Who can I contact if I have a question about the use of animals in research?

Hillary Harms, Ph.D.   

IACUC Administrator 

PH: 419-372-7716 

Email: hsrb@bgsu.edu    

 

 

Lee Meserve, Ph.D                                                     

IACUC Chair 

PH: 419-372-8361

Email: lmeserv@bgsu.edu 

 

 

Jenifer Baranski   

University Animal Facility Director 

PH: 419-372-8753

Email: jbarans@bgsu.edu  

 

 

Susan Orosz. Ph.D., DVM, Dipl. ABVP (Avian), Dipl. ECZM (Avian)                                          Attending Veterinarian 

PH: 419-843-3137

Email: birdandexotics@yahoo.com


 

If you wish to contact Dr. Orosz you can email her anytime at birdandexotics@yahoo.com or call her clinic Monday-Friday between 9AM-5PM at 419-843-3137.  All emails and phone call will be returned between 12PM-1PM Monday-Friday.