IACUC Membership & Responsibilities
The Stephen F. Austin State University Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is responsible for the review of research and teaching activities that involve vertebrate animals. The IACUC has the responsibility and the authority to approve, withhold approval, or require changes in research activity and methodology of research involving vertebrate animal subjects.
- The IACUC will consist of a minimum of five (5) members, including:
- At least one faculty member representing an academic department utilizing vertebrate animals for research, testing, or training.
- One member from a department that does not utilize animals in research.
- One doctor of veterinary medicine.
- One member of the community not associated with the university.
- The committee meets at least twice per year and on an as-needed basis to review faculty research proposals that involve vertebrate animals and complete any additional tasks required by law. Appointments to the IACUC are made by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs for indefinite terms.
IACUC Members
| Member | Department | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Jessica Glasscock (Chair) | Forestry | 5984 | Jessica.Glasscock@sfasu.edu |
| Dr. Erin Brown | Agriculture | 4433 | browneg@sfasu.edu |
| Dr. Brent Burt | Biology | 2482 | dbburt@sfasu.edu |
| Ms. Rebekah Raney | ORGS | 1067 | steelear@sfasu.edu |
| Dr. Kelly Koinm | Veterinarian | kkoinmdvm@suddenlinkmail.com | |
| Dr. Christopher Sams | English | 2005 | samsc@sfasu.edu |
| Mrs. Tamara Wood | Non-affiliated | tamara@conservationep.com |