IACUC
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

Created in 2016, it promotes the humane treatment of experimental animals and encourages the reduction of their use and replacement by other research methods.

The primary objective of the IACUC is to guarantee the care of laboratory animals while promoting their well-being and favoring their ethical use and considering them as sentient beings, thus avoiding or alleviating animal suffering in scientific research.

  • Ensure the welfare of the laboratory animals used in the IBYME.

  • Supervise that the staff involved in the procedures are trained for the tasks assigned.

  • Request the presentation of the Experimental Protocols that are being implemented in the IBYME.

  • Evaluate the experimental protocols, prepare the expert opinions and keep the records of the corresponding documentation.

  • Advise the members of the Institution regarding their reasonable concerns about animal care and use in IBYME’s facilities.

  • Advise IBYME authorities and research and teaching teams on the basic principles of the 3Rs (reduction, replacement, refinement).

  • Implement training activities.

  • Interact with other Committees carrying out similar activities.

The IACUC is made up of nine members:

  • five expert researchers in the areas of cancer, immunology, endocrinology, neuroscience and reproduction;
  • two professionals specialized in animal care,
  • a veterinarian and
  • a person unrelated to research activities.

The coordination is in charge of a veterinarian highly trained in laboratory animals.

IACUC holds regular monthly meetings and may increase the frequency according to the needs of IBYME’s community.

Contact

Address
Vuelta de Obligado 2490
(1428) CABA. Argentina

Telephone number
+54 11 4783-2869