Office for Research and Graduate Studies (ORAGS)

Animal Care and Use Office

Scientific Objectives:  The Animal Care and Use Office (ACUO) is dedicated to the task of facilitating and assisting faculty in the conduct of research, teaching and other activities involving the use of laboratory animals. The ACUO reports to the Senior Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies. The ACUO is responsible for assuring that all animal use complies with the Animal Welfare Act, Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and all other applicable regulations, policies and procedures.

The use of animals in research, teaching or other activities at the University of Maryland School of Medicine must be reviewed and approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). The IACUC reports to the Dean of the School of Medicine and is assisted by the Animal Care and Use Office. In addition to reviewing all proposals to use animals, the IACUC is responsible for:

1. Conducting a review at least every six months of the School of Medicine’s program for humane care and use of animals;
2. Inspecting every six months all animal facilities and animal study areas;
3. Submitting written reports to the Institutional Official; and
4. Reviewing all concerns regarding animal care and use.
The husbandry and veterinary care of all animals is the responsibility of Veterinary Resources, which consists of a staff of well trained and dedicated animal caretakers, veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants and veterinarians.

Staff:
Angela Peiser – Program Manager
Larry D. Anderson – Committee Chair

Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Animal Care and Use Office (ACUO), HSF-I, Rm. 146
Phone: 410-706-4365
Fax: 410-706-4189
Email: ACUO@som.umaryland.edu
Website:  http://medschool.umaryland.edu/acuo

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