Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

The IACUC module of iRIS, an online research administration system, is the current platform for submitting forms to the IACUC for review.  This system has replaced the use of Word document files for the submission of new protocols and associated amendments, annual reports, incident reports, and exemption requests.

To access iRIS, please use the following link: https://oregonstate.imedris.net

If you have any questions, please contact APOffice@oregonstate.edu.

iRIS SOPs and Guidance Documents:

• Logging in to the iRIS system and submitting a new IACUC protocol form
• Responding to reviewer requests
• Viewing approved protocols and associated documentation
• Initiating an amendment to an approved protocol
• Initiating a participant amendment to an approved protocol
• Viewing participants on an approved protocol
• Initiating a three-year renewal protocol

Supplementary forms (these can be attached to a protocol in iRIS prior to submission):

• Owner Consent Form
  Use this form to document owner consent for animal participation on a protocol.
   
• PI-managed Housing Supplement
  Use this form to request approval for use of a PI-managed housing location.

Help for writing IACUC protocol submissions 

Writing Clear Animal Activity Proposals (Pinson 2011)
 

Sample Participant Training Records

• Sample On-Going Training Record Log
• Sample By-Class Training Record Form
   

Students in Classes using Live Animals

Students have a right to be informed about hazards they may encounter, and measures to protect themselves while pursuing their education.  There are potential risks associated with animal activities.  For additional information, contact Occupational Health Services.  A summary handout is provided here.
 

For technical problems, contact researchsupport@oregonstate.edu.

For all other inquiries, contact APOffice@oregonstate.edu.