Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
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Reporting Concerns
Misconduct, animal abuse, and other concerns may be reported to compliance@mtsu.edu or 615-494-8918. In addition, the following officials may be notified as well:
615-494-8751 (For Immediate Issues)
IACUC Chair:
Matthew Klukowski, Professor Biology
615-904-8435
Institutional Official:
David Butler, Professor & Vice Provost for Research
615-898-2182
Attending Veteranarian:
Dr. Christina Webb
Christina.Webb@mtsu.edu (For General Contact)
931-980-9996 (For Immediate Issues)
Compliance Officer:
Emily Anne Badger
emily.badger@mtsu.edu (For General Contact)
Reporting Adverse Events
An adverse event is defined as any happening not consistent with routine expected outcomes that results in unexpected animal welfare issues (death, disease, or distress) or human health risks (zoonotic diseases or injuries).
For emergency veterinary care, please contact Dr. Christina Webb at 931-980-9996.
Complete and submit an adverse event form. This form is to be submitted electronically to the Office of Research Compliance for review by the IACUC.
Report compliance violations via phone: 615-494-8918.
General Questions
If you have any UNLISTED concerns or questions about animal care and use at MTSU, please do not hesitate to call (615) 494-8918 or email compliance@mtsu.edu.
You can report your concerns or compliance violations anonymously.
Office Hours
Monday – Friday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Sam H. Ingram Bldg. 010A
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Phone: 615-494-8918
Sam H. Ingram Bldg. 010A
Murfreesboro, TN 37132
Phone: 615-494-8918
