Federal regulations and policies require that each institution using animals for research, education, and/or teaching establish an oversight body for the care of and research with animals. At the University of Louisville, the body is called the University Committee for Animal Welfare (UCAW). In general, the UCAW is an advisory committee to the Institutional Official (IO), which at UofL is the Vice President of Research & Innovation and is assigned the oversight for all animal care and research. The UCAW assumes responsibility for those functions given in:
Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
- Animal Welfare Act (Pub. L. 89-544) and all Animal Care Regulations contained in Title 9, Subchapter A
This site is designed to give both the seasoned investigator and new faculty member current information on the charge and operation of the UCAW. Included are contact names, online access to UCAW Policies, Federal regulations, accreditation/compliance details for grants, and other helpful information.
Protocol Management: 
CMRU Website: Facility Access, Contact Info, and Per Diem Rates
