19 February 2021
OVCRE MEMORANDUM MCL NO. 21-012 Series of 2021
TO : All Concerned Deans, Directors, and Unit Heads
FROM : MERDELYN C. LIT, PhD
Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension
SUBJECT : Reiteration on the Submission of Protocol Review Form (PRF) for evaluation by the UPLB Institutional Animal Care and Utilization Committee (IACUC)
In support to the Animal Welfare Act of 1998, the UPLB IACUC will continue to help safeguard the welfare of the animal used in scientific procedures. Hence, the submission, evaluation, approval of a protocol review form (PRF) and issuance of the approval letter shall be strictly implemented prior to commencement of all laboratory and field studies for instructional, research, testing, and extension activities of the University.
The Committee shall conduct monthly reviews of PRFs, cut-off of submission of new and revised PRFs shall be every 21st of the month. All PRFs shall be submitted online to the official email address uplbiacuc@gmail.com.
Reminder for all project leaders with approved PRFs, kindly apply and secure the BAI permit to conduct the scientific research as well.
Thank you for your compliance and support.