Question

Which of the following sets of IACUC members are required by the AWA and/or PHS?
a. A veterinarian, practicing scientist with experience in animal research, person who is not a scientist, and person who is not affiliated with the organization.
b. A public relations specialist, veterinarian, person who is not a scientist, and person who is not affiliated with the organization.
c. A public relations specialist, veterinarian, practicing scientist with experience in animal research, and person who is not a scientist.
d. A practicing scientist with experience in animal research, person who is not a scientist, person who is not affiliated with the organization, and public relations specialist.

Answer 1

Of the following sets of IACUC members required by the AWA and/or PHS the correct answer is A, according to the web page of National Institute of Heath.

 The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee  requires at least 5 members that must be :A veterinarian, practicing scientist with experience in animal research, person who is not a scientist, and person who is not affiliated with the organization.  

Answer 2

Answer:

A: A veterinarian, practicing scientist with experience in animal research, person who is not affilated with the organization.

Explanation:

The members required by IACUC to be part of the commitee of five are:

A veterinarian with experience in laboratory animal science and medicine.

The practicing sientist must have also experience in research involving animal.

A person not related to scientific profession, for example: a lawyer.

A person who can be a member of IACUC but not affiliated with it.