Division of Research

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is a federally mandated committee that reviews all protocols involving animals to ensure that they are justified by their benefits and minimize any animal pain or suffering that might occur. The use of animal research and teaching is a privilege that requires professional and moral obligations.

The IACUC is dedicated to supporting the education and research mission of the University while maintaining compliance with Federal and State animal care principles, guidelines, and regulations. The Florida International University’s Animal Care and Use Program encompass all animal use by the University for research, testing, and education.

In addition, the IACUC also reviews the institutional program for animal use and conducts inspections of all areas where animals are housed and used.

This site contains the necessary tools and information to assist investigators during the IACUC protocol submission and review process. You can find them on the left navigation menu including Obtaining IACUC Approval which provides step by step instructions on preparing your submission, Policies & Procedures which contains helpful resources on conducting research with animals, and IACUC FAQs which contains answers to commonly asked questions.

The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) is responsible for the ethical and regulatory oversight of research at Florida International University that involves animals. ORI supports and oversees the work of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).

If you have any questions regarding the IACUC, please contact the IACUC Coordinator Barbara Llaneras Rodriguez, CMBA in the Office of Research Integrity located in MARC 270. She can also be reached at: (305) 348-8316.

If you have any questions related to the FIU Animal Care Facility, please contact the Office of Laboratory Animal Research. If you have any questions related to the Aquarium Room or the Mesocosms, please contact the Marine Sciences Program.