Georgetown University is committed to the humane and responsible treatment of all animals being used for research, testing, or education. All laboratory animals receive proper care and are used humanely in accordance with Public Health Services Policy, the Animal Welfare Act, and the institution’s animal care and use committee policies and guidelines.

All persons involved with the use of animals in research must know how to report concerns with animal care and use. There are no restrictions on who may report an alleged incident. Under no circumstances will reporting such incidences in good faith be detrimental to an individual’s standing within the institution. No person will be discriminated against or subject to any reprisal for reporting a concern or violation of any animal care and use regulation or standard. Concerns may be sent by phone, in writing, in person, or via the web. The person may remain anonymous.

The IACUC is required by law to investigate reports of suspected animal abuse or mistreatment. Please report the incident if you observe or suspect animal abuse, mistreatment, or non-compliance with federal, state, or local regulations or non-compliance with an approved protocol. The IACUC will investigate and evaluate concerns. All of the information obtained from individual reporting, as well as information obtained during the investigation, will be maintained confidentially.

Any person who witnesses or suspects misuse of animals at Georgetown University is strongly encouraged to report his/her concerns to one of the following individuals:

Dr. Norman J. Beauchamp Jr.
Institutional Official
202-687-4600
njb101@georgetown.edu

Dr. Michael Johnson
IACUC Chair
202-687-0217
Michael.Johnson@georgetown.edu

Dr. Aykut Uren
IACUC Vice Chair
202-687-9504
au26@georgetown.edu

Amy Ludwig
IACUC Administrator/Director
202-687-1355
guacuc@georgetown.edu

Dr. Crystal Johnson
202-687-0242
cj588@georgetown.edu 

Compliance Helpline: 1-888-239-9181 http://compliance.georgetown.edu/reporting