Protocol Discontinuation
When researchers have completed the experiments listed in a given animal use protocol form and the study is at an end, the protocol should be discontinued. Protocols will have to be closed out in HARP. On the HARP page for the protocol, scroll down until you see the New Renewal button near the bottom on the left. Click on this and on the first page fill out as requested, checking the appropriate button near the bottom, 6.0, that indicates that the protocol is to be terminated. You will then be taken to a screen asking for the information described above, about the outcome of the research, the final disposition of the animals, etc.
The Animal Welfare and Research Committee is mainly focused on the outcome of the study, how many animals were used and of what type, and their final disposition. The committee would also like to see a list of publications flowing from the research, if this is possible. Any questions should be directed to Antoine Snijders, chair of the AWRC, [email protected].