NSU Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

The NSU Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) transitioned to an electronic submission system called IRBManager™ effective September 1st, 2021. This electronic submission system allows for a more efficient method to submit, review, and approve IACUC research submissions.

All individuals involved in research with animal subjects, including investigators (P.I. and Co. P.I.), members of the research team (i.e. research personnel), and IACUC members must create an IRBManager™ account. All currently active protocols have already been imported into the system for use and viewing. For assistance accessing, submitting and viewing protocols, please refer to NSU IACUC IRBMANAGER™ User Guide. 

Protocols must be received by the first of each month by 5:00pm to be reviewed at that months IACUC meeting.  All protocols received after this date and time will be reviewed at the next month’s IACUC meeting. 

Important Resources

Creating an IRBManager™ Account

NSU IRBManager™ IACUC User Guide

NSU IRBManager™ IACUC Reviewer User Guide

To be directed to the IRBManager™website: https://nova.my.irbmanager.com/Login.aspx

To Create and IRBManager™ Account:

1. Go to: https://nova.my.IRBManager.com/Login.aspx
2. Click on "Click here to register".
3. Enter the requested information into the registration form.
   • NSU researchers need to use their official NSU email address.
   • The study PI may not use personal email account because all official correspondences from the IRB can only be sent to your official NSU email address.
   • For researchers without an NSU email (i.e. a non-NSU student, staff, or faculty), please use an email account for professional correspondence.

       4. Once completed, click "Register".

IMPORTANT NOTE: All NSU students, faculty, and staff must use their official NSU email address when registering for IRBManager™.

Starting a new IACUC Initial Submission Form:

1. Go to: https://nova.my.IRBManager.com/Login.aspx
2. Create or log into your IRBManager™ account.
3. Select either “IACUC”, “IRB” or “Show Everything”
4. Select Home located on the upper left-hand side of screen.
5. Under the Actions column on the left-hand side of the screen, click IACUC Initial Submission Form.
6. Follow instructions to complete the electronic IACUC Initial Submission Form.

Starting an IACUC Annual Renewal Form:

1. Go to: https://nova.my.IRBManager.com/Login.aspx
2. Log into your IRBManager™ account.
3. Select Home located on the upper left-hand side of screen.

4. Under My IRB Nos. (last section towards the center of the page) select the IRB No. (IACUC Number) in which you would like to submit your IACUC Annual Renewal Form for.
5. Click on ‘Start xForm’ located under the Actions column on the left-hand side of the screen.
6. Select the IACUC Annual Renewal Form.
7. Follow instructions to complete the electronic IACUC Annual Renewal Form

Starting an IACUC Protocol Closure xForm:

1. Go to: https://nova.my.IRBManager.com/Login.aspx
2. Log into your IRBManager™ account.
3. Select Home located on the upper left-hand side of screen.

4. Under My IRB Nos. (last section towards the center of the page) select the IRB No. (IACUC Number) in which you would like to submit your IACUC Protocol Closure Form for.
5. Click on "Start xForm" located under the Actions column on the left-hand side of the screen.
6. Select the IACUC Protocol Closure Form.
7. Follow instructions to complete the electronic IACUC Protocol Closure xForm

Starting an IACUC Deviation or Adverse Event xForm:

1. Go to: https://nova.my.IRBManager.com/Login.aspx
2. Log into your IRBManager™ account.
3. Select "Home" located on the upper left-hand side of screen.
4. Under My IRB Nos. (last section towards the center of the page) select the IRB No. (IACUC Number) in which you would like to submit your IACUC Deviation or Adverse Event for.
5. Click on "Start xForm" located under the Actions column on the left-hand side of the screen.
6. Select the "IACUC Deviation or Adverse Event.”
7. Follow instructions to complete the electronic IACUC Deviation or Adverse Event

Assistance with Issues in IRBManager™

***Do not contact NSU OIT or IRBManager™ for assistance with IRBManager™***

Please contact the IACUC Administration via email at NSUIACUC@nova.edu or via office phone at 954-262-7590 with any questions or issues you have regarding the IRBManager™ electronic submission system.

If possible, please take and send a screen shot of the issue you are having as it will help us to better assist you.

• IACUC Policies Manual
• IACUC Tumor Policy
• NSU Laboratory Animal Procurement Policy
• Non-Contact Exposure Form
• NSU IACUC Memorandum of Understanding

The IACUC meets monthly or as necessary to review and approval all animal research.

Protocols must be received by the 1st of each month by 5:00pm to be reviewed at that months IACUC meeting.

The NSU IACUC requires all individuals participating in research and/or teaching involving animal subjects to receive training.  NSU utilizes the CITI Program to provide online training and certification for animal care, treatment, and use. Training must be completed by each individual prior to working with animals and entering the CCR Vivarium where animals are housed.  Individual personnel may be assigned additional training based on the specific needs of the animal protocol(s) on which they are listed. The IACUC administration and vivarium manager will assign and manage protocol-specific training and education.

Individuals can access the CITI Program training at https://www.citiprogram.org/index.cfm?pageID=14. 

Please direct any questions regarding the IACUC training requirements to NSUIACUC@nova.edu.

NSU is committed to upholding the highest standards of animal welfare. Please help us by doing your part to report noncompliance, adverse events, and animal welfare concerns. To report animal welfare concerns, please contact the IACUC administration at NSUIACUC@nova.edu.

To report anonymously 24 hours/7 days week, please contact the Ethics and Compliance Reporting Hotline at 888-609-NOVA (888-609-6682).