Chapter 1: Overview Of Scientific Research

Question 1

True or False

Biomedical grant proposals can only be submitted to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for funding.

Answer 1

False

There are a number of agencies that fund research

Question 2

True or False
Animals may be used for research after an animal use protocol is submitted to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

Answer 2

False

It must be submitted and approved by the IACUC

Question 3

True or False

The only way to obtain funding for research grants is through the federal government

Answer 3

False
Private corporations may fund thei own research programs based on commercial profits from sales of their biomedical products, private nonprofit org may raise money to give, grants and money may be given through donations

Question 4

What 3 types of members are required in the IACUC by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Answer 4

1- a chairperson
2- a veterinarian
3- a member not associated with the institution

Question 5

List the 5 types of members on the IACUC required by the Public Health Services (PHS)

Answer 5

1- a chairperson
2- a veterinarian
3- a practicing scientist
4- a non-scientist
5- a community member

Question 6

What are the two main duties of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

Answer 6

1- to review and approve animal use protocols

2- to review the animal care and use program every 6 months

Question 7

List 6 pieces of information included in the typical animal use protocol

Answer 7

1- number of animals requested
2- list of personnel assigned to conduct procedures
3- complete description of procedures to be performed
4- intended method of euthanasia
5- rationale and purpose for using animals
6- justification for the species

Question 8

What type of information is usually included in a grant application

Answer 8

Scientific basis of the study

Question 9

Per the animal welfare regulations (AWR), for what period of time is a protocol using United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) covered species approved?

Answer 9

1 year

Question 10

Who has the authority to deny an investigator permission to begin a research project using animals or to stop. Previously approved animal use protocol

Answer 10

The IACUC

Question 11

What is the goal of a post approval monitoring program?

Answer 11

To ensure IACUC approved procedures are being followed