Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

Charge of the Committee: This committee reviews classroom and research use of vertebrate animals to assure that animals involved are handled properly and humanely. The committee also inspects the animal colony.

Composition: At least three members, one being a faculty member involved in animal research, one being a doctor of veterinary medicine, and one being a public member who is not involved in animal research, affiliated with the College, or related to anyone affiliated with the College.

Committee Members:

  • Ryan Bavis (2023-2027) (Chair)
  • David Cummiskey (2024-2027)
  • Jessi Kemp (ex officio)
  • Olivia Kim (2024-2028)
  • Eric Leflore (2024-2028)
  • Mark Lessard (ex officio)
  • Brandy McFadden (affiliate)
  • James A. Weber, PhD, DVM