As FLSC updates, modifies, and refines standard operating procedures, we will make available those changes to the researchers at the university. To facilitate the dissemination of this information the revised SOPs will be available in pdf format and printable from this page. Click on the links below to access the updated materials of your choice. New and updated policies will also be available as printed copies at the information center just inside the FLSC foyer for a 1 - 3 month period. 

             The following updated SOP reflects a risk based approach to animals infected with viral vectors and transplanted with tissues infected with viral vectors. These viral vectors must be incapable of replicating or being shed by the infected animals. The document is available on the SOP Download page as a Word document (.doc) or an Adobe Acrobat file (.pdf)

            FLSC has updated the Technical Services available to Investigators performed by FLSC technical staff. This document contains information on the types of procedures and the associated costs. FLSC continues to be able to provide routine services without an associated technician time charge.  Please note that the costs of supplies has increased since this document was first written in 2005. The document is available on the SOP Download page as a Word document (.doc) or an Adobe Acrobat file (.pdf)
                                                                                                                                                                                          

              The IACUC has recently approved a Policy on Social Housing of Laboratory Animals. This document establishes a policy to comply with the revised Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, the PHS Policy on the Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, USDA guidance documents, as well as the AAALAC, International position statement on Social Housing. This policy is a reference for all investigators using animals at the university.

                The Freimann Life Science Center has revised the Policy on Animal Feeding and Food Distribution. This updated policy includes rodents, rabbits, amphibians, and fish.