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Animal Care and Use Program

An Animal Care and Use (ACU) Program is the area within an organization responsible for ensuring the ethical and humane treatment of animals used in research. The central component of the program is the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), who reviews, approves, and monitors research involving animals. This collective review ensures the research meets ethical standards and complies with regulations. Through personnel training, environmental enrichment, monitoring, and compliance, a ACU Program strives to balance the necessity of using animals in research with their ethical and humane treatment, ensuring that their welfare is always prioritized. PRIM&R provides a professional home for those working in this field through certification, membership, year-long programming and regional and annual conferences.

PRIM&R for Animal Care and Use Programs

Certified Professional IACUC Administration
The Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA®) credential constitutes formal recognition of an IACUC professional’s broad knowledge of IACUC functions and expertise about animal care and use programs.
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IACUC Core Training
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Administrator Core Training Courses offer foundational training for administrative personnel who support regulatory compliance in research with nonhuman animals. Essential for anyone working in oversight of research with animals, IACUC Core Training courses are presented live in a convenient format for remote learning.
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Animal Research Oversight Course
AROC is designed to provide IACUC members and animal care and use program personnel with an engaging, interactive overview of the ethical principles, regulatory frameworks, and guidance that they rely on for their day-to-day work.
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Research Ethics Reimagined Podcast "Connecting the Dots With Allyson J. Bennett, PhD"
In this episode, we explore how scientific research with humans and other animals is intertwined, yet plays fundamentally different roles in producing new knowledge with broad-ranging benefits.
Allyson Bennett, PhD, Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Annual Conference
The PRIM&R Annual Conference features programming for those new to their field, and seasoned professionals. Attendees from around the globe come together for lively discussions on everything from best practices in research oversight to key ethical concepts. Participants leave energized and better equipped to help their research programs become stronger and more effective.
Webinars
PRIM&R webinars explore timely topics, keeping professionals up to date as they navigate ethical dilemmas, regulatory challenges and tackle emerging issues. Webinars are the perfect add-ons for anyone looking to expand their knowledge in a concise format that doesn’t require significant time investment.
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Membership
PRIM&R members have exclusive access to a variety of benefits and a network of more than 3,500 colleagues.
  • IACUC Forum
  • Round Table Discussions
  • Case Studies

Upcoming Animal Care and Use Program Events

Virtual Roundtable
Date 7:00-8:00PM
CPIA Exam Info Session
Tuesday, February 25 1:00-2:00 PM EST
Call for Poster Abstracts
April 11 11:59 PM EST