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The Duke
Animal Protocol Form

The Duke IACUC requires the use of this form for all new protocols, and
3 year re-writes (de novo reviews)).

INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE NEW PROTOCOL FORM:
    * To complete the form and save a copy on your hard drive, you will need:
   *   Adobe Acrobat version 6, 7, or 8, (available at the Duke store) or
   *  Adobe Reader 8 (or newer).  Click here to link to Adobe for a free download.
    * The new form consist of two PARTS, each part has multiple SECTIONS. 
    * Every application for animal use MUST include all of PART I; BUT ...
    * You will ONLY complete those SECTIONS of PART II that are applicable.
    * SECTION A6 (in PART I) will help you identify which SECTIONS of PART II you will need to complete. 
  * You may submit your application PART I & applicable SECTIONS of PART II by one of the following methods:  
      * Email the completed PART I & SECTIONS to: IACUC@DUKE.EDU
        * This is the PREFERRED option, but any of these methods will work.
        * If sent from the PI's Duke email account, signature are not required.
      * Print off a hard copy of the completed PART I & SECTIONS and FAX to:  919.668.6725
      * Print off a hard copy of the completed PART I & SECTIONS and hand carry to:  Hock Plaza Building; Suite 1104.
      * Print off a hard copy of the completed PART I & SECTIONS and mail to:  Office of Animal Welfare Assurance; 2424 Erwin Road, Suite 1104; Durham, NC 27705

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE PROTOCOL TEMPLATE:
  PART I (SECTIONS A - G) :  All required administrative & common questions. Every protocol must have a completed PART I (SECTIONS A-G).
  PART II:  Project Specific Information.  Only complete those sections that are applicable to your study.
  SECTION H: HAZARDOUS AGENT USE
  SECTION I: TRANSPORTATION
  SECTION J: CHEMICAL RESTRAINT (NOT PAIN MANAGMENT)
  SECTION K: SURVIVAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES
  SECTION L: NON-SURVIVAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES
  SECTION M: NON-SURGICAL PROCEDURES
  SECTION N: FIELD CAPTURE / FIELD STUDIES
  SECTION O: ANIMAL USE IN HUMAN PATIENT CARE AREAS
  SECTION P: GENETICALLY ENGINEERED ANIMAL USE
  SECTION Q: BREEDING COLONY
  SECTION R: ANTIBODY PRODUCTION
  SECTION S: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS / EMERGENCY ANIMAL CARE
  SECTION T: PI MANAGED ANIMAL HOLDING FACILITY
  SECTION U: EXEMPTION REQUESTS
     
One form from PART I that some laboratories may need as a stand alone form is
  SECTION G: PERSONNEL  QUALIFICATIONS FORM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEW PROTOCOL:  To more fully describe the new animal protocol template, please see the section break-down below:
PART I:  
  SECTION A: ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
  SECTION B: ANIMAL USE JUSTIFICATION
  SECTION C: HOUSING & PROCEDURES LOCATIONS
  SECTION D: SPECIAL CONCERNS FOR ANIMAL USE
  SECTION E: EUTHANASIA & DISPOSITION
  SECTION F: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR AGREEMENT
  SECTION G: PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS FORM (PQF)
PART II:  
  SECTION H: HAZARDOUS AGENT USE
  SECTION I: TRANSPORTATION
  SECTION J: NON-SURGICAL PAIN MANAGEMENT & CHEMICAL RESTRAINT
  SECTION K: SURVIVAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES
  SECTION L: NON-SURVIVAL SURGICAL PROCEDURES
  SECTION M: NON-SURGICAL PROCEDURES
  SECTION N: FIELD CAPTURE / FIELD STUDIES
  SECTION O: ANIMAL USE IN HUMAN PATIENT CARE AREAS
  SECTION P: GENETICALLY ENGINEERED ANIMAL USE
  SECTION Q: BREEDING COLONY
  SECTION R: ANTIBODY PRODUCTION
  SECTION S: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS / EMERGENCY. ANIMAL CARE
  SECTION T: PI MANAGED ANIMAL HOLDING FACILITY
  SECTION U: EXEMPTIONS TO STANDARD PRACTICES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For help or questions with the new template, please contact the OAWA @ 668-6720 or Email:  ron.banks@duke.edu