PACUC:
Roles and Responsibilities

• Review and approve protocols and significant changes (amendments ) to protocols



• Review qualifications of investigators and animal care staff
  
  
• Inspect facilities (every 6 months)
  
  
• Receive and review concerns about animal care and use
  
  
• Authorized to suspend an activity involving animals
  
  
• Critical review of institution's program (every 6 months)