Research Involving Animals

Research Involving Animals

All research and teaching that involves the use of vertebrate animals must be reviewed and approved by the Brock University Animal Care and Use Committee prior to the initiation of such research or instruction.

Please note: No work with animals can be started or animals obtained prior to approval of animal protocol by Brock Animal Care and Use Committee. 

To assist you:

• Policies and Procedures

• Resources and Links

• Forms

 

Animal Care and Use Committee Members:

Dayle Carlson (Psychology) - Animal Care Technician
Email: dcarlson@brocku.ca
T: 905.688.5550 x5820

Dr. Fiona Hunter (Biological Sciences) - Chair
Email: fhunter@brocku.ca
T: 905.688.5550 x3394

 

Animal Care and Use Committee
The Brock University Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC) is a sub-Committee of the Senate Committee on Research. It is established in compliance with the Ontario Animals for Research Act (1971), and also in response to the requirements of the Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC).


Animal Care and Use Committee Policy Statement

(approved by the ACUC on April 12, 2011)

 

PLEASE NOTE: For concerns to the Animal Care staff or others regarding animal-related incidents, please read this form.