Post Approval Monitoring
Continuing oversight of animal activities is a federal requirement of
institutions that utilize animals in teaching, testing and research
activities. Post Approval Monitoring (PAM) helps to meet this
requirement. UTMB’s PAM Program is designed to interact with the
research staff in a collegial, educational manner. The program helps to
ensure the well-being of the research animals as well as provide
opportunities to refine IACUC protocols through protocol review and
observation. Every animal research laboratory is visited by the
program’s Protocol Advisors and Liaisons (PALs). Outcomes of these
visits are beneficial to the researcher by either confirming that
procedures are humane and compliant, or, identifying protocol ‘drift’
and helping to amend protocols to prevent future concerns.
The PAM program offers these services:
- Updates in animal program information through laboratory staff meetings
- Comparison of IACUC protocols with procedures to maintain compliance and animal welfare
- Review protocols/amendments prior to IACUC submission
A proactive community of investigators at UTMB who accept and meet
obligations for the proper care and use of laboratory animals will
allow UTMB to continue to meet its scientific goals while maintaining
regulatory compliance. The PAM Program appreciates and acknowledges
your efforts to conduct progressive science and humane research. We
look forward to working with you.