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Animal Care and Use Program

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Animal Care and Use Program (ACUP)

The University of Oklahoma (OU) Animal Care and Use Program provides a solid and secure foundation for research, testing, or teaching based upon adherence to concepts of animal welfare as a necessary basis for ethical and reliable animal use outcomes.

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)

The IACUC oversees the use of vertebrate animals in research and teaching on the Norman Campus of the University of Oklahoma. All users of live vertebrate animals must request approval from the IACUC for research and teaching activities.

Investigators Planning Animal Activities

  1. Visit the Training and Safety page for step-by-step instructions to obtain clearances to work with animals at OU.
  2. Visit the Forms and Resources page for information on how to submit an animal protocol for IACUC review, IACUC policies, facility expectations, and more.

Contact IACUC

Phone: 405-227-4123
Email: iacuc@ou.edu

Animal Care and Use Program (ACUP)
730 Van Vleet Oval
Norman, OK 73019
(405) 227-4123
Updated 4/4/2025 by Animal Care and Use Program (ACUP): iacuc@ou.edu