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Revised!
(10/14/09) Researcher of the Year Award Call for Nominations

ARRA Stimulus Funding Requiring ACC Approvals

Information on American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Changes to UIC ACC Protocol Forms

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OACIB Holiday Schedule 2009

The Office of Animal Care and Institutional Biosafety (OACIB) serving the Animal Care and Institutional Biosafety Committees (ACC/IBC) will observe the UIC reduced service schedule for non-essential services beginning on Thursday, December 24th. Therefore, OACIB will close at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, December 23, 2009, and will reopen at 8:30 AM on Monday, January 4, 2010.

Please remember that the deadline for submission for protocols eligible for review at the January Meetings is:

5:00 PM, Tuesday, December 15, 2009 for ACC protocols and
5:00 PM, Wednesday, December 16, 2009 for IBC protocols.

In addition, to allow time for the review and approval process prior to the reduced service schedule, modifications eligible for administrative or designated review must be submitted by 9 AM on Thursday, December 17, 2009.

OACIB provides administrative support for the review and approval of research protocols (experiments) involving animals, recombinant DNA, and/or infectious agents. We help ensure that regulations are adhered to for the protection and welfare of subjects, investigators, and the University. Before you conduct these types of research, please verify that you meet the training requirements and have your protocol approved by the designated committees.