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Institutional Animal Care and Use Program (IACUP)

 

 

   

 

 

  INSTITUTIONAL ANIMAL CARE AND USE COMMITTEE (IACUC) - MEETING SCHEDULE (2024-2025)


 
  • Meetings are scheduled for every 4th Monday of each month. Dates may be subject to change.
  • Submission DEADLINE is the 1st of each month by 5:00 pm (local time). Except where indicated.
  • Documents must be received and submitted on IRBNet by the deadline to be considered for review.

 

Submission Deadline IACUC Meeting
September 1st, 2024
September 16th, 2024
October 1st, 2024
October 28th, 2024
November 1st, 2024
November 25th, 2024
December 1st, 2024
December 16th, 2024
January 1st, 2025
January 27th, 2025
February 1st, 2025
February 24th, 2025
March 1st, 2025
March 24th, 2025
April 1st, 2025
April 28th, 2025
May 1st, 2025
May 26th, 2025
June 1st, 2025
June 23rd, 2025
July 1st, 2025
July 28th, 2025
August 1st, 2025
August 25th, 2025

 

 NOTE: Refer to the IACUC Pre-Approval Page for further guidance on review types (Full Committee vs. Designated Member). Contact the IACUC office with any questions. 

 

 MISSION

The purpose of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is to assure that UTEP researchers care for and use animals in ways judged to be scientifically, technically, and humanely appropriate. The committee provides research oversight and evaluation of the institution's animal care and use program and facilities by ensuring compliance with federal regulations related to the proper care, use, and humane treatment of animals used in research, testing and education. The IACUC also assists investigators in fulfilling their obligation to plan and conduct animal research in accordance with the highest scientific and ethical principles.

Regulatory Assurances

UTEP's assurance and registration information with NIH/PHS and USDA are listed below.

Contact

Ana l. blanco

B.S. CPIA
IACUC Administrator
Email: alblanco@utep.edu 
Phone (915) 747-6056
Kelly Hall, 425

claudia banuelos

B.S.
Compliance Specialist
Email: cbanuelos6@utep.edu
Phone (915) 747-7478
Kelly Hall, 423

Kelly Hall, 4th floor
2101 Sun Bowl Drive
500 W. University Ave.
El Paso, TX 79968

  Main: 915-747-6056
  Fax: 915-747-8310
  iacuc@utep.edu