Illinois State University is committed to the humane care and use of animals and accordingly adheres to the national standards for the care and use of animals. The Research Ethics and Compliance Office and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) are charged with interpreting and applying these standards to any use of animals at the University. All individuals using animals in research or teaching are expected to share in this commitment and must accept the responsibility for understanding and following these standards and principles.