The VCU Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is responsible for the oversight of the animal care and use program and its components as described in the Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals Policy and the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals. Its oversight functions include an ongoing assessment of animal care and use.

All aspects of Animal Research operate under the auspices of the
Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation.