Individuals performing surgery must first be added to the protocol and have completed other relevant training requirements. Individuals must also be familiar with relevant IACUC policies, especially Rodent Survival Surgery Procedures, Post-Operative Monitoring & Surgical Closures in Research Animals, and Anesthesia Certification Requirements.
* surgery is defined as any procedure performed using instruments on a living body that involves incision, excision, or suturing
** individuals with extensive surgical experience and/or training may request exemptions from the surgery labs by contacting CLATR; exemptions are granted by the AV on a case-by-case basis