Policies & Guidelines
The Biologic Resources Laboratory and Animal Care Committee have developed and approved policies and guidelines to facilitate research and ensure regulatory compliance, animal welfare, and best practices.
Policies and guidelines
ACC Policies and Guidelines
The UIC Animal Care Committee has developed and approved policies and guidelines to facilitate research and ensure regulatory compliance, animal welfare and best practices.
Animal Facility User Policy
The Animal Facility User Policy is designed to complement the UIC Animal Care Committee’s Animal Care Policy and to ensure a safe and secure working environment for staff and animals.
Occupational Health Program
To ensure regulatory and accrediting agency compliance, the UIC Animal Care Committee has developed and approved an occupational health program for faculty, staff, students, volunteers and visitors who work with or in close proximity to vertebrate animals.
- Occupational Health Program for Individuals with Animal Contact Policy
- Informational brochure on the UIC occupational health program and health concerns associated with working in a laboratory animal facility
Biologic Materials Policy
Submission of Research Biologics for Testing
For users needing to test their research biologics, materials can be submitted to Charles River Laboratories using the TAGCenter located in the BRL between rooms 125 and 123. Please review the user guidance for information regarding sample collection, submission, and shipping. Payment is due at the time of sample submission. If a copy of the quote is needed to generate a PO for payment, it can be found here. Please refer to the ACC’s Biologic Materials Policy for more information regarding testing requirements.
Please reach out to the BRL veterinary staff with any questions.
Anesthetic and Analgesic Formulary
CS
Information on using controlled substances at UIC, including how to obtain a DEA license, maintain compliance, and ordering drugs through the UIC Pharmacy can be found on the OVCR website.
Please email CScompliance@uic.edu if you have any questions regarding the use of controlled substances in non-clinical research.