Human and Animal Subjects Research
If your research involves human participants or live vertebrate animals, you will need approval from the Human Subjects Review Council (HSRC) or the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) before beginning any research activities.
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Human Subjects Review Council (HSRC)
The Human Subjects Review Council safeguards the rights and welfare of human subjects in research at CWU.
For more information, visit the HSRC website or contact the following:
Mason Low, Research Compliance Administrator
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Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) must approve any use of live vertebrate animals in research and teaching at CWU.
For more information, visit the IACUC website or contact one of the following:
509-963-3115
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April Binder, IACUC Chair
Mason Low, Research Compliance Administrator
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Phone: (509) 963-2248
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