IACUC or ARC – Who to Contact
The IACUC office and ARC are separate entities, but both are available to help researchers with any animal research related needs. Below is a list of examples for when you should contact each.
Contact IACUC:
- With any eProtocol related questions
- To request the status of a protocol review
- For information regarding semiannual program reviews
- With welfare concerns involving the care and use of laboratory animals
- For information on grant congruency
Contact ARC:
- With any eAnimal Ordering related questions
- With questions regarding ARC facilities rates and billing, room scheduling or to request access to the ARC
- For inquiries regarding technical services and specialized training in support of ongoing research projects
- For animal health care related assistance or questions (including anesthesia and analgesia, veterinary consultation for protocol procedures, etc.)
| Name | Sector | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General IACUC Correspondence Send all protocol-related matters here | IACUC | 512-471-8871 | iacuc@austin.utexas.edu |
| John Mihic, Ph.D. IACUC Chairman | College of Natural Sciences | 512-232-7174 | mihic@austin.utexas.edu |
| Laura Wilding, DVM, PhD, DACLAM Attending Veterinarian | Animal Resources Center | 512-232-3487 | attendingvet@austin.utexas.edu |
IACUC fax, office address, and campus code can be found here.
Useful Resources for Working with Research Animals
- Animal Resources Center
- Occupational Health Program (OHP): Vaccinations, work injury, health risk, assessment, etc.
- Environmental Health and Safety (EHS): Lab safety information
- Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC): Does your project require IBC approval?