Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (Cayuse Era)
How to Contact us
Reporting A Concern
Misconduct, animal abuse, and other concerns may be reported to compliance@mtsu.edu or 615-494-8751. If you would prefer to anonymously report your concern, please use this link and submit the form with as much information as you have available. In addition, the following officials may be notified as well:



Emily Anne Badger
Research Compliance Officer
(615) 494-8751 (Immediate Issues)
emily.badger@mtsu.edu (General)

Amy Massengil
Attending Veterinarian
615-429-8930 (Immediate Issues)
Amy.Massengill@mtsu.edu (General)

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 Amy Massengill at 615-429-8930.
Report compliance violations via phone: 615-494-8751.
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.
General Questions
If you have any UNLISTED concerns or questions about animal care and use at MTSU, please do not hesitate to call (615) 494-8751 or email compliance@mtsu.edu.
General Office Hours
| Monday – Friday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |

