Animal Use Protocols must be submitted to the Office of Animal Ethics and Compliance (via Topaz) by the following deadlines:
- Original Protocols: Two weeks prior to the meeting date
- Annual Protocol Renewals: Two weeks prior to the meeting date
- Protocol Amendments: One week prior to the meeting date
Please note that protocols can be renewed a maximum of three times (i.e. a protocol life of 4 years). After the fourth year, a new, original protocol must be submitted to continue this work.