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:
Email: Debbie.Hatherell@newcastle.edu.au
Telephone: 02-49217848
Key responsibilities:
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Receipt and processing of applications
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Notification of outcomes of applications
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Advice regarding the application process
- Maintenance of animal ethics records
Email: Nicole.Emanuel@newcastle.edu.au
Telephone: 02-49216377
Key responsibilities:
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Secretary, University of Newcastle Animal Care and Ethics Committee (ACEC)
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Advice regarding outcome of applications
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Advice regarding preparation of a response to the ACEC about an application
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Advice regarding the application process
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Maintenance of institutional accreditation and licences
Email: Mary.Bate@newcastle.edu.au
telephone: 02-49217086
Key services to researchers:
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Advice during development and conduct of projects
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Assist with development of Standard Operating Procedures for research procedures, animal monitoring protocols and monitoring checklists
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- Regular formal and informal meetings to discuss issues
Key responsibilities:
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Review of experimental protocols and provision of veterinary advice
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Inspection and monitoring of animal care and use
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Development of policies and guidelines
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Provision of training programs for staff and students
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"Independent ombudsman" for resolution of problems
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Oversight of animal ethics administration