Oversees and reviews all classroom and research projects involving the use of living vertebrate animals to ensure the humane care and use of animals in accordance with the Health Research Extension Act of 1985.  Public law 99-158.

2025 - 2026 Committee Members

Chair:

Chris Lantz, faculty, Biology

Vice Chair:

Melanie Shoup-Knox, faculty, Psychology

Faculty/Staff:

Lauren Pearce, Research Development

Marcella Mullenax, Environmental Health Coordinator

Marquis Walker, Biology

Institutional Official:

Anthony Tongen

Community member:

Kate Long

Community member alternate:

To be named

Vivarium Facility Manager:

Michael Love

Attending Veterinarian:

Annette Hildabrand

Attending Veterinarian (backup)

Shelby Pedigo

Ex-Officio:

Carrie Tillman, Research Integrity

Ex-Officio Alternate:

Cindy Morgan, Research Integrity

Student Representative:

Zoe Hannabass