Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) ensures that all vertebrate animals involved in teaching or research under the direction of Washington State University receive ethical and humane care and treatment. Washington State University is an AAALAC accredited institution (Unit number: 000480) that operates under the USDA Registration 91-R-0002 and PHS Assurance D16-00303 (A3485-01).
News & events
Important AWP Office Information
As of this time, the AWP Office is working a hybrid schedule and there may be days where staff are working remotely instead of on campus. Currently, the best way to reach us is by emailing our group email at iacuc@wsu.edu. For additional contact information, please visit our contacts page.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. In the event of an animal emergency, please contact the OCV emergency line at 509-330-1871.
July 2024 Updates
Updated: Policy 25 – Post Approval Review Policy
The updated Policy and associated attachments are now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page.
June 2024 Updates
Updated: Policy 1 – Animal Housing and Husbandry Requirements for Research and Teaching Animals
The updated Policy and associated attachments are now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page.
May 2024 Updates
Updated: Policy 14 – WSU Animal Colony Health Surveillance and Quarantine Program
The updated Policy is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page.
Updated: Guideline #8 – Tumor Burden in Rodents
The updated Guideline is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page.
New: Policy 41 – IACUC Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Hazardous Agents (Formerly Guideline #11)
The Policy is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page.
April 2024 Updates
Updated: Guideline #5 – Rationale for Animal Numbers in Protocols
The updated Guideline is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page.
Updated: SOP 9 – Common Minor Medical Conditions of Rodents and Treatments
The updated SOP is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page.
Updated: Policy 7 – IACUC Oversight of Research and Teaching Activities Using Privately Owned Animals
The updated Policy is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page.
March 2024 Updates
Updated: SOP 6 – Euthanasia Using Saturated Potassium Chloride (KCl) Solution
The updated SOP is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page.
Updated: Policy 18 – Adoption of Research and Teaching Animals
The updated Policy is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page.
Updated: Policy 8 – Humane Endpoints
The updated Policy is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page.
Updated: Policy 37 – Reporting Adverse Events, Abnormal Behavior/Conditions and Incidents
The updated Policy is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page.
Updated: Policy 39 – Mouse Colony Maintenance
The updated Policy is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page.
February 2024 Updates
Updated: Policy 3 – Veterinary Care of Animals by Veterinary Researchers and Veterinary Faculty
The updated Policy is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page.
January 2024 Updates
Updated: Policy 22 – Principal Investigator on IACUC Protocol
The updated Policy is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page.
Updated: Policy 20 – Personnel Approval for Animal Protocols
The updated Policy is now available on the Policies, Guidelines, and SOPs page.
Non-Animal Emergencies
Please call 911
Animal Emergencies
Please call the Office of the Campus Vet at 509-330-1871
Animal Welfare Concern
If you suspect research/teaching animal misuse or noncompliance with federal regulations/campus policies, please report to:
• The IACUC at iacuc@wsu.edu,
• Alan Ekstrand at (509) 335-7951, alan.ekstrand@wsu.edu,
• OR Compliance Hotline at (509) 335-1289, or.hotline@wsu.edu,
• Additional reporting options, forms and can be found at https://iacuc.wsu.edu/report-notify/