Contact Information: iacuc@olemiss.edu or (662) 915-5062 

All animal research, teaching, and testing conducted at, by, or under the auspices of the University of Mississippi, whether funded or not and whether conducted by administrators, faculty, staff, or students, must be reviewed and approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) before the activity begins. The IACUC serves to assure the humane care and use of animals for instructional, demonstration, or research purposes.

The IACUC, appointed by the Institutional Official (the Vice Chancellor for Research and Sponsored Programs), is responsible for institutional compliance with the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals mandated by the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare, the Animal Welfare Act of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and all other applicable state and federal laws and regulations. 

The University of Mississippi’s Animal Welfare Assurance (#D16-00232) is the compliance contract between the University and these federal oversight agencies.  The University of Mississippi animal care and use program is accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC). Our most recent triennial accreditation was issued in November 2024.

Guidelines for Submission

• Always check our website for updated forms prior to submission. The IACUC office may request that materials be resubmitted on correct forms if projects are submitted on outdated forms.
• Before engaging in any animal related activities, all personnel must complete required training and Occupational Health and Safety enrollment.
• Submissions are process by the IACUC office on a continous basis (see flowchart). Not all submissions will require review by the Full Committee at a convenced meeting however, new activites categorezed in Pain and Distress Categorie E will always require Full Committee Review.
• All materials for submissions that require Full Committee Review must be submitted by 5pm through the IACUC submissions portal 4 weeks in advance of meetings (see schedule below)
• All required training, Occupational Health and Safety Enrollment, and any requested modifications must be completed and accepted by the IACUC office two weeks prior to the posted Full Committe meeting date or the protocol cannot be placed on the meeting agenda.

Deadlines will be strictly observed. Late or incomplete submissions will be placed on the next monthly meeting's agenda.

IACUC meets at 11:30 am. on: