Juniata's Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) monitors care and use of vertebrate animals and reviews program compliance. 

Committee responsibilities:

  • Carry out annual protocol reviews and evaluation of activities involving animals;
  • Make recommendations to Principal Investigators, Departments, or the Provost regarding any aspect of the animal program, facilities, or personnel training;
  • Review, and, if warranted, investigate complaints received from employees or from the public; and
  • Perform other functions as required by institutional needs and by federal, state, and local authorities.

Committee Members:

  • Marsha Hartman, Community Member
  • Jill Keeney, Biology
  • Leslie Leckvarcik, Science Outreach
  • George Merovich, Environmental Science & Studies
  • Roy Nagle (Chair), Environmental Health & Safety
  • Wade Roberts, Philosophy
  • Jake Werner (Veterinarian), Penn State University

Inquiries concerning policies should be directed to the IACUC Chair: Roy Nagle.