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Conducting Research at the Atlanta VA
Like all institutions, the Atlanta VA Medical Center has policies and procedures regulating the conduct of research at its facility. AREF helps researchers navigate these sometimes confusing rules governing studies at federal institutions.

The Science Information Office (SIO) and the Human Studies Analyst act as resources for investigators, study coordinators, and laboratory personnel during the design and implementation of your projects. We encourage you to utilize these members of our team should you have any questions or need guidance.
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Calendar & Deadlines | VA Animal Studies

All submissions to the VA Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) are due at NOON on the dates listed below. Review outcomes are sent to the Principal Investigator within three days following the IACUC meeting date.

Submit Protocol for
Veterinary Consultation

Submit Protocol
to Science Information Office

Animal Committee
Meeting Date

December 31, 2025 January 07, 2026 January 14, 2026
January 28, 2026 February 04, 2026 February 11, 2026
February 25, 2026 March 04, 2026 March 11, 2026
March 25, 2026 April 01, 2026 April 08, 2026
April 29, 2026 May 06, 2026 May 13, 2026
May 27, 2026 June 03, 2026 June 10, 2026
June 24, 2026 July 01, 2026 July 08, 2026
July 29, 2026 August 05, 2026 August 12, 2026
August 26, 2026 September 02, 2026 September 09, 2026
September 30, 2026 October 07, 2026 October 14, 2026
October 28, 2026 November 04, 2026 November 11, 2026
November 25, 2026 December 02, 2026 December 09, 2026

 

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