Faculty & Admin : Research

Office of Research Subjects Protection

For information about the use of human subjects in research, visit the Information and Services section of the Office of Research Subjects Protection Web site.

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) at VCU is charged with reviewing research protocols involving animals to ensure compliance with Federal standards. It also oversees the animal care and use program at the University. All research involving animals must be reviewed and approved by the Committee before work may begin.