The Kent State University Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is committed to providing an animal care and use program that provides a humane and compliant environment for animals and supports the research and teaching programs of our researchers, teachers and students.

In compliance with federal regulations, research involving the use of animals conducted at Kent State University must be reviewed by the IACUC. In addition, all personnel working on projects that involve the use of animals must complete the following online training programs before IACUC approval is granted: 

• Visit the Kent State University E-Learning website. 
  
• Log in to the E-Learning Portal (For additional details about logging on to, and navigating thru the training visit our help page). 
  
• Click on "Take a Course".
• Select the course titled "IACUC Occupational Health and Safety Program". 
  
• Complete the course by reviewing all of the pages and scoring a 70% or higher on the final quiz.
• Select either "I want to receive a health evaluation at the DeWeese Health Center (recommended)" or "I do not want to receive a health evaluation at the DeWeese Health Center". 

To receive a health evaluation, follow these steps:

• Schedule an appointment at the DeWeese Health Center - 330-672-2322.
• Take a copy of your immunization record to your appointment.
• Take a copy of the Animal Care and Use Health Questionnaire to your appointment. DeWeese Health Center keeps the Animal Care and Use Questionnaire for inclusion into your files. The Compliance Office will confirm your participation with DeWeese Health Center.

• Visit the NEOUCOM website at http://www.neomed.edu/research/comparative-medicine/animal-care-course/animal-care-course
• Request a guest account.
• Once your login and password is created you will be notified via email.
• A passing score is 70% or higher.
• The Compliance Office will confirm your completion of this training.
• Principal investigators and all personnel involved in the care and use of research animals must obtain certification in the Introduction to Animal Care web-based course.  
• Principle investigators and all personnel complete the Occupational Health and Safety Training.

IACUC Contacts