Get Animal Protocol Annual Review Form

Completing the Animal Protocol Annual Review Form is essential for ensuring compliance with ethical standards in animal research. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions on how to effectively fill out the form online.

Follow the steps to complete the Animal Protocol Annual Review Form

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to acquire the form and open it in the online editor.
2. Fill in the protocol title and protocol number at the top of the form to identify the review being submitted.
3. Provide the date of initial approval and the expiration date to indicate the timeline of the protocol.
4. Enter the principal investigator's name, department, campus address, and phone number to ensure proper contact information is available.
5. Record the species and total numbers of animals that were approved for use and those used in the past year for transparency.
6. Indicate the nature of the protocol or study by selecting from the given options, such as survival study or terminal study.
7. Choose the appropriate pain category (C, D, or E) that corresponds to the procedures involved in your research.
8. Select the protocol status (continuance, termination, etc.) and provide details relevant to the project's current status.
9. Specify the funding source for your project to document the financial support received.
10. Answer whether there have been any personnel changes and list the names and roles of additions and deletions in the project.
11. Provide a progress report detailing advancements toward achieving the protocol's aims.
12. Document any problems or adverse events experienced, including how they were resolved.
13. Evaluate and document the availability of alternatives to animal use and procedures involving pain, providing necessary search details.
14. Assure compliance with the non-duplication of previous experiments by providing the necessary documentation.
15. Describe any planned changes to the project, if applicable, and ensure all modifications comply with institutional policies.
16. Obtain the required signatures from the principal investigator and IACUC chair, certifying compliance with relevant guidelines.
17. Once all sections are completed, save your changes, and proceed to download, print, or share the document as needed.

Complete your documents online to maintain compliance and uphold ethical standards in research.