ABOUT THE INSTITUTIONAL ANIMAL CARE AND USE COMMITTEE (IACUC)
The IACUC (Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee is the institutional review board that oversees research involving the use of animals. IACUC is charged with the duty to protect animals used in research, ensure proper care, and oversee animal research facilities. IACUC reviews all research protocols where animals are considered for use.
The IACUC Committee is comprised of faculty members from various academic units throughout the University, the University Veterinarian, and non-affiliated community members. The IACUC is chaired by: Emmanuel Akala, PhD, Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences Department. Please contact the Office of Regulatory Research Compliance if you have any questions regarding the Howard University IACUC at 202-865-8597 or via email at [email protected].
IACUC COMMITTEE CHAIR
Emmanuel Akala, PhD
Professor, Pharmaceutical Sciences
IACUC
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
Office of Regulatory Research Compliance
Office of Regulatory
Research Compliance
Howard University
Manhattan Bldg.
1328 Florida Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20009
Phone: (202)-865-8597
ORRC is located on the
second floor of the Manhattan
Building.
