»Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in regards to the animal care and use program at Chapman, including procedures and processes. If your question is not answered, please contact the Office of Research through JIRA.

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What training is needed?

Please visit the training page for more information.

Accident/Injury associated with lab animals?

Please visit the Safety with Animals page for more information.

Need a copy of your CITI training record?

Follow this link for instructions from the CITI group on how to obtain and share your CITI training report.  You are able to determine whether your animal research welfare and regulations training needs to be renewed/updated.

Have a question about animal research at Chapman?

Submit a ticket to the Office of Research through JIRA.

Find information about reporting animal welfare concerns on the IACUC Homepage.

Are you a potential industry partner with Chapman?

Submit a ticket to the Office of Research through JIRA.

Need help with Cayuse?

Please visit the Protocol Submission Process page for more information.

Who can be a Principal Investigator (PI) on an animal use protocol?

Please see the Principal Investigator Eligibility Policy on the Office of Research website.

What else might be needed to gain IACUC approval?

The answer depends upon the situation. 

  • If working with biohazards, the IBC (Institutional Biosafety Committee) will likely be involved for those aspects.
  • If studying animals in the wild, permits might be required.
  • If doing surgery, additional training and a controlled substances license (analgesics) must be obtained.
  • If collaborating with investigators and colleagues at other institutions, agreements and MOUs (memoranda of understanding) will be exchanged.
Contact the IACUC office to discuss your specifics.