Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

Chair: Robert Nissen

Co-Chair: Anthony Shaheen

Executive Secretary: Scott Bowman

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) maintains oversight of university animal facilities and procedures for animal care and shall carry out such activities as are required to assure humane treatment of animals, including compliance with federal regulations. The committee reviews proposed research and educational projects involving animals to ensure that they do not violate principles and policies on animal use.

A.S.I. Committee Goals and Expectations

• Ensure that University policies regarding animal care and usage on Cal State LA premises remain consistent with state and federal regulations
• Oversee and maintain stringent humane standards at facilities on the Cal State LA premises which use animals within their projects
• Approve and deny proposals as necessary to ensure that University guidelines are being met