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Animal Ethics

About Us

Email addresses: 

ACEC-Submissions@newcastle.edu.au - For submissions to the Animal Care and Ethics Committee (applications, responses, reports etc).

animal-ethics@newcastle.edu.au - For general inquiries related to animal ethics 

 

STAFF: 

 

Debbie Hatherell, Administrative Officer - Animal Ethics and Grants 

Email: Debbie.Hatherell@newcastle.edu.au

Telephone: 02-49217848 

 

Key responsibilities:

• Receipt and processing of applications
• Notification of outcomes of applications
• Advice regarding the application process
• Maintenance of animal ethics records

Nicole Emanuel, Animal Ethics Officer 

Email: Nicole.Emanuel@newcastle.edu.au

Telephone: 02-49216377

 

Key responsibilities:

• Secretary, University of Newcastle Animal Care and Ethics Committee (ACEC)
• Advice regarding outcome of applications
• Advice regarding preparation of a response to the ACEC about an application
• Advice regarding the application process
• Maintenance of institutional accreditation and licences

Mary Bate, Animal Welfare Officer 

Email: Mary.Bate@newcastle.edu.au

telephone: 02-49217086

Key services to researchers:

• Advice during development and conduct of projects
• Assist with development of Standard Operating Procedures for research procedures, animal monitoring protocols and monitoring checklists
• Review of draft applications prior to submission to ACEC
• Regular formal and informal meetings to discuss issues

Key responsibilities:

• Review of experimental protocols and provision of veterinary advice
• Inspection and monitoring of animal care and use
• Development of policies and guidelines
• Provision of training programs for staff and students
• "Independent ombudsman" for resolution of problems
• Oversight of animal ethics administration