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Responsible Conduct of Animal Research at UTHSCH
Meredith L. Moore, Ph.D.Assistant Director, IACUC Office
http://www.uthouston.edu/animal-research/index.htm
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Objectives
Federal laws Overview of the UTHSC Animal Care
and Use Program Ethical considerations in planning
an animal activity UTHSC resources for animal
activities
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UTHSC ANIMAL PROGRAM METRICS
3.0 million dollar CLAMC budget 15% of all active and pending
UTHSC grants include animals 175 UTHSC scientists use animals 475 approved animal protocols 16,000 animals cared for daily
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Federal Laws
UTHSC-Animal Care and Use Program
Federal Laws
AWCAWCOffice
Animal Care Program (CLAMC)
Animal Care ProgramCLAMC
Veterinarian Dr. Mary Robinson
AWC Office
AWC
ChairDr. C. Ambrose
Research Staff
InstitutionalTrainingEnviron. SafetyOccup. Health
Federal RegulationsAnd Policies
Institutional OfficialDr. George Stancel
Dr. M. Moore
Investigator
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Federal LawsFederal Laws
AWCAWCOffice
Animal Care Program (CLAMC)
Veterinarian Dr. Brad Goodwin
ChairDr. C. Ambrose
Research Staff
InstitutionalTrainingEnviron. SafetyOccup. Health
Federal RegulationsAnd Policies
Institutional OfficialDr. George Stancel
Dr. M. Moore
investigator
UTHSC-Animal Care and Use Program
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Federal LawsFederal Regulations
And Policies
Animal Welfare Act
Health ResearchExtension Act
USDA
PHS
Animal Welfare Regulations
PHS Policy and Guide
Federal Agencies
Federal Laws RegulatingAnimal Research
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Covered Animal Activities
All animal activities performed at UTHSC facilities.
All animal activities, even off site, where UTHSC funds are used to purchase the research animals.
Animal research activity involving UT personnel but not approved by any other animal committee.
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Federal Laws
UTHSC-Animal Care and Use Program
AWCAWCOffice
Animal Care Program (CLAMC)
Veterinarian Dr. Brad Goodwin
ChairDr. C. Ambrose
Research Staff
InstitutionalTrainingEnviron. SafetyOccup. Health
Federal RegulationsAnd Policies
Institutional OfficialDr. George Stancel
Dr. M. Moore
Investigator
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Federal Laws
UTHSC-Animal Care and Use Program
AWCAWCOffice
Animal Care Program (CLAMC)
Veterinarian Dr. Brad Goodwin
AWC OFFICEAWC
ChairDr. C. Ambrose
Research Staff
InstitutionalTrainingEnviron. SafetyOccup. Health
Federal RegulationsAnd Policies
Institutional OfficialDr. George Stancel
Dr. M. Moore
Investigator
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UTHealth Animal Welfare Committee
Mandated committee Appointed by the
President Composition of
membership Responsibilities
Protocols Inspections Concerns Authority
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AWC Office - Resources
Office Hours Tuesdays, CLAMC Thursdays, BBSB
Statistical Help Office Visits for
protocol planning or returned response
Navigating iRIS
Classes offered monthly and posted on the AWC website
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AWC Animal Protocol
Form available online in iRIS and the final submission must be comprehensive and well written
Consult with an AWC Coordinator and a CLAMC veterinarian
Approval is for three years, but USDA protocols require review on an annual basis
Modifications of approved protocols must be approved before implementation and can be submitted using the change request form.
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Animal Protocol Ethical Considerations:Justification
Research should be justified Purpose is sufficient to justify the use of
animals Model system is the best suited to
answer the scientific question Reasonable expectation that the
research methods employed will provide valid results
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Animal Protocol Ethical Considerations:Personnel
Must be qualified through training or experience to accomplish experimental manipulations in a humane and scientifically acceptable manner
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Institutional Training in Animal Care and Use
Coordinated by CLAMC
Institutional courses Introductory Species specific Offered 2X month
One-on-one training
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Animal Protocol Ethical Considerations:Species Selection and Quantity
The animals selected for a procedure should be of an appropriate species and quality and the minimum number required to obtain valid results.
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Animal Protocol Ethical Considerations:Proper Use of Animals
• It is imperative to utilize methods that will avoid or minimize discomfort, distress and pain, when consistent with sound scientific practices.
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Animal Protocol Ethical Considerations:Painful Procedures
Procedures that are known to cause more than momentary pain or distress, should be performed with appropriate sedation, analgesia, and/or anesthesia.
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Animal Protocol Ethical Considerations:Unrelieved Pain or Distress
Animals that would otherwise suffer severe or chronic pain or distress that cannot be relieved, should be euthanized at the end of the procedure or if appropriate, during the procedure.
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Animal Protocol Ethical Considerations:Environment and Well-being
The living conditions of animals should be appropriate for their species and contribute to their health and comfort.
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Federal Laws
UTHSC-Animal Care and Use Program
AWCAWCOffice
Animal Care Program (CLAMC)
Animal Care ProgramCLAMC
Veterinarian Dr. Mary Robinson
ChairDr. C. Ambrose
Research Staff
InstitutionalTrainingEnviron. SafetyOccup. Health
Federal RegulationsAnd Policies
Institutional OfficialDr. George Stancel
Dr. M. Moore
Investigator
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Center for Laboratory Animal Medicine and Care
Centralized program for animal housing, care, and use
40 staff members including 5 veterinarians and 7 veterinary health and surgery technicians
CLAMC managed resources located in 5 UTHSC buildings
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Center for Laboratory Animal Medicine and Care
Locations- MSB/E- IMM- BBSB- UCT
Shared Location- SCRB 3 (CABIR)
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Center for Laboratory Animal Medicine and Care
Services and resources Animal housing and husbandry Veterinary consultation & care Surgical resource & support Clinical laboratory Technical assistance Import and export Transportation Canine breeding program Whole animal irradiator
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Other UTHSC Animal Resources:Genetically Manipulated Rodent Models
IMM - Development of transgenic and knockout mouse strains
IMM –Cryopreservation of embryos
Dr. Rick WetselDr. Eva Zsigmond
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Other UTHSC Animal Resources:FMR Imaging Research Resource
3.0 and 7.0 T dedicated for research
Dr. Ponnada Narayana – Radiology, MS
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Internal Medicine Preclinical CT Imaging GE eXplore Ultra CT• The GE eXplore Ultra is a volume CT system designed
for high resolution, high speed imaging in research.
• 24 cm bore and large transaxial field of view designed to accommodate rodent to rabbit sized animals.
• Variable energy X-ray tube (up to 140 kVp) permits optimization of scanning protocols for varying objects of interest.
• Gantry speeds as fast as 1 rotation per second can be used for dynamic imaging applications.
• The eXplore Ultra allows exceptional CT imaging of clinical specimens at resolutions not possible in standard clinical systems.Contact Information
The Preclinical CT imaging suite is located on the fifth floor of the Medical School Building in room 5.302.
For additional information, specifics, or to submit an imaging request, email:
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Federal Laws
UTHSC-Animal Care and Use Program
AWCAWCOffice
Animal Care Program (CLAMC)
Veterinarian Dr. Brad Goodwin
ChairDr. C Ambrose
Research Staff
InstitutionalTrainingEnviron. SafetyOccup. Health
Federal RegulationsAnd Policies
Institutional OfficialDr. George Stancel
Dr. M. Moore
Investigator
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Occupational Health Environmental Health and Safety
Health and environmental risks are identified Personnel are aware of the risks Practices in place to minimize the risks Procedures in place to monitor exposure and to
provide medical intervention, if needed.
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Federal Laws
AWCAWCOffice
Animal Care Program (CLAMC)
Veterinarian Dr. Brad Goodwin
ChairDr. C. Ambrose
Research Staff
InstitutionalTrainingEnviron. SafetyOccup. Health
Federal RegulationsAnd Policies
Institutional OfficialDr. George Stancel
Dr. M. Moore
Investigator
UTHSC-Animal Care and Use Program
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Good Animal Care = Good Science
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