USC IACUC & LAF

Hands-on Training on Animal Handling Short Course/Lecture/Workshop
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The USC Laboratory Animal Facility, in coordination with the USC IACUC, provided training on Basic Animal Manipulation, including Restraint, Handling and Care, Basic Blood Collection, and Basic Routes of Administration for Laboratory Mice and Rats. The lecture and hands-on training were conducted at the USC Laboratory Animal Facility on June 18, 2025. This training was requested by a group of Biology students from Southern Luzon State University, Quezon.

Following the training, the students will proceed with their animal experiments as part of their research projects, which were previously approved by the USC IACUC.

Seminar on Animal Welfare, the IACUC & the Laboratory Animal Facility
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It was held on September 04, 2024 at Fr. Robert Hoeppener Hall, University of San Carlos - Talamban Campus.
Dr. Erlah Shermaine L. Roble discussed the overview of USC IACUC, it’s guidelines and protocols. She also discussed about Animal Rights vis-a-vis Animal Welfare.
While Mr. Glen Mark Piañar discussed about the Laboratory Animal Facility guidelines & SOPs and Geillecar C. Bucog discussed on the IACUC Protocol Review Process, it’s Protocol Forms & various documents needed on the application.
It was participated by the USC Pharmacy students & faculty.

BAI reaccredits USC Laboratory Animal Facility | Breeding Facility | IACUC
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Last July 25, 2024, USC received the renewed animal welfare registration which is valid until July 11, 2027.

Of the two (2) registered animal facilities in the Visayas and Mindanao region, only USC has the authority to breed rats and mice.

The certification was issued after a BAI Team inspected the University’s facility last July 08, 2024.

Seminar on Animal Welfare, the IACUC & the Laboratory Animal Facility
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It was held on October 25, 2023 at Virtual Training Room, Learning Resource Center, University of San Carlos Talamban Campus as part of the various activities of the University Days.

Dr. Erlah Shermaine L. Roble discussed the overview of USC IACUC, it’s guidelines and protocols. She also discussed about Animal Rights vis-a-vis Animal Welfare.

While Mr. Glen Mark Piañar discussed about the Laboratory Animal Facility guidelines & SOPs and Geillecar C. Bucog discussed on the IACUC Protocol Review Process, it’s Protocol Forms & various documents needed on the application.

It was participated by USC students & faculty who plans to do animal experiments on their research projects.

University Days is once again fast approaching.

We are inviting you to the Seminar on Animal Welfare, the IACUC & the Laboratory Animal Facility on Wednesday, 25th of October 2023 @ 1:00PM to 4:30PM.

Venue will be at the Virtual Training Room, Learning Resource Center, University of San Carlos-Talamban Campus, Nasipit, Talamban, Cebu City, Cebu, Philippines.

Program is also attached for your reference.

Kindly fill out the Pre-Registration Form: https://forms.gle/MZR88zztA8oCXMT77

Registration will be closed on Tuesday (24October2023).

Should you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at (032) 401-2300 loc. 204 or thru email.

Benchmark Visit: Southwestern University PHINMA (19 July 2023)
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The Laboratory Animal Facility was visited by the Southwestern University PHINMA last July 19, 2023 headed by Dr. Rachel Po (Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine); Dr. Jose Louie Remotigue (Dean, College of Medical Technology); Dr. Leovigildo Manalo (Research Coordinator, College of Medical Technology); Dr. Phil Alphonsus Alilin (Asst. Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine); and Dr. Erlah Shermaine L. Roble (Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine|current USC IACUC Chair)

Benchmark Visit: Eastern Visayas Health Research & Development Consortium | Department of Science & Technology 8 (14 December 2022)
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The Laboratory Animal Facility was visited by the Eastern Visayas Health Research & Development Consortium (EVHRDC), and Department of Science & Technology last December 14, 2022 headed by Dr. June Bryan I. de la Peña (Balik Scientist), Mr. Leonido P. Olobia (Chairperson, EVHRDC), Ms. Jean Gay O. Ragub (EVHRDC Coordinator), Dr. Ea Clarisse Tulin (VSU, Tuklas Lunas Center), Dr. Harvie Portugaliza (VSU IACUC), Ms. Janeth Morata-Fuentes (Philippine Science High School-EVC), Mr. Nomer Gutierrez (Philippine Science High School-EVC), and Ms. Leslie Joy Calvo (EVHRDC Project Staff).