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Laboratory Coordinator Services

All UNC-CH laboratories that utilize research animals are required to have a Laboratory Animal Coordinator (LAC) assigned on active protocols.  The PRU offers LAC services to laboratories.  Utilization of this service ensures compliance with IACUC & DCM requirements, as well as provides time saving services to your lab:

  • New Protocol Submissions & Renewals
    • Formulation of technical, monitoring and surgical sections of new Animal Use Applications
    • The PI is required to write any scientific and statistical justifications
  • Protocol Amendments
    • Submission of amendments to add personnel, procedures or surgeries
    • Updates for all procedures and surgeries as experimental requirements evolve
    • Periodic protocol reviews to ensure compliance
  • Technique Training
    • Provide hands-on training and certification for all techniques to quickly remedy any outstanding training requirements
    • Provide advanced progressive training through to proficiency when requested
  • Animal Movements
    • Assist with the import or export of animals to and from UNC-CH, including initial request through to crating/uncrating when requested
    • Assist with submission of internal transfers between rooms and buildings on campus.
  • Cage Card Management
    • Order and place new cards for separation requests
    • Order and place new cards as part of colony management weaning requirements

Please see “IACUC Application, Protocol Assistance and Compliance” for more details on how the PRU can assist your lab.