Please visit the Office of Research website for current information as the situation evolves. Several important topics are covered including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), Town Hall meeting information and recordings, and published guidance on important topics related to animal research:  

• Campus Access and Protocols (including guidance about face coverings, workspace cleaning, and other topics).
• Required daily employee health screening
• Lab researchers
• Researchers who work with animals

Protocols will be triaged by type of submission and expiration date and processed accordingly to the best of our abilities. We apologize for any disruption or delay due to lack of staffing and resources available. If you have an urgent funding deadline (i.e JIT grants from NIH), please communicate your needs via email: [email protected]

Hands-on (in-person) Training is resuming on a limited basis as we work out logistics to promote physical distancing and implement additional safety practices when physical distancing isn’t possible. Scheduling is as follows:

Now Available for Online Registration: Register at UC Learning Center

• Mouse Euthanasia
• Rat Euthanasia
• Mouse Basic Handling Course (NEW!): A new format with both a virtual (Zoom) and an in-person component has been developed that will minimize face-to-face time, promote physical distancing, and implement additional safety practices when physical distancing isn’t possible.  ​​​​​

Limited Availability Offered:

• Rat Basic & Anesthesia Class: Classes have been initiated and will continue to be scheduled directly with individuals.
• Special Procedures/Observations: Sessions have been initiated and will continue to be scheduled directly with individuals. 

On Hold until Further Notice

• Surgical Course

Please submit training inquiries and requests for classes not available for online registration to [email protected]. 

The Spring 2021 Semi-Annual IACUC inspections is being​​​​​​ conducted across all UCSF campuses in the month of March. 

COVID-19 Safe Inspection:

Note we are maximizing social distancing as a safety precaution during inspections.  As such we are not requiring the lab to be present for LARC overseen locations if the space is accessible and it is acceptable for LARC to act as guides through these spaces.

However, we would like the ability to contact a knowledgeable lab member if pressing questions arise.  Therefore, labs have been asked to provide us with a viable contact with number who can be available during the inspection time. 

If your lab is solely responsible for a housing or procedure room it has been requested that a lab representative be present. We will attempt to call or text before arrival.  Be aware that the following is required during inspection:

1. Take your UCSF daily health screening prior to arrival. Stay home if you are sick and let us know if you can’t make any arranged meeting.
2. Wear a face covering on campus & preferably a surgical mask during facility inspection over nose and mouth & wear a Face shield (one can be provided upon advance request, as supply last)
3. Socially distance by staying away from others during the inspection as much as possible & sanitize hands/gloves frequently

Please direct questions to [email protected].

In-person Office Hours are suspended until further notice. IACUP analysts are available via Zoom Video Conference. If you would like to schedule a meeting, please contact [email protected].