Our Purpose and Approach
Every organization's animal research needs are different. Our work begins with what you do, what applies, what already exists, and what your people need to succeed.
Support shaped around the research.
I-ARCS provides customized guidance, administrative assistance, and operational support based on each organization's research activities, species, facilities, funding sources, regulatory obligations, infrastructure, and specific service needs.
Organizations may engage I-ARCS for selected services such as protocol development and review, IACUC administration, or compliance support. More comprehensive assistance is also available for establishing, strengthening, and maintaining an animal care and use program, IACUC, or vivarium.
Our approach emphasizes animal welfare, ethical research, scientific quality, regulatory compliance, institutional accountability, efficient processes, and practical solutions appropriate to each organization’s activities and goals.
By partnering with I-ARCS, organizations can:
- Obtain the level of IACUC, compliance, or operational support they need
- Establish or expand animal research activities more efficiently
- Improve protocol quality and review consistency
- Reduce regulatory, operational, and institutional risk
- Strengthen documentation, oversight, and vivarium practices
- Prepare for regulatory inspections or accreditation evaluations, when applicable
- Develop sustainable systems that support high-quality science and future growth
Our services may include
The exact work is defined after understanding your current state, priorities, internal capacity, and desired outcomes.
Explore servicesProgram governance and institutional oversight
IACUC establishment, administration, and operations
Animal use protocol development, initial review, and committee review support
Policies, procedures, forms, and regulatory documentation
Training, competency, and proficiency support
Post approval monitoring and compliance oversight
Facility, inspection, and operational readiness
Animal housing, husbandry, and vivarium practices
AAALAC International accreditation preparation
Continuous program evaluation and improvement