** CICERO Connectivity Issues Beginning September 2024 ** 
CICERO has experienced connectivity issues causing the system to unexpectedly log out users. The following is impacted:

The following is impacted:

  • Access to submissions.
  • Saving new data within the submissions.
  • IACUC’s ability to review submissions.
  • OAWA’s ability to process submissions.

We are aware of this issue and SOM IT is working to repair it.  This message will be updated as we have more information.  We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

The Office of Animal Welfare Assurance (OAWA) is dedicated to the task of facilitating and assisting faculty in the conduct of research and other activities involving the use of laboratory animals. The OAWA is the regulatory oversight office for the UMB Animal Care and Use Program (ACUP), and provides support for the UMB Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC).

The OAWA reports to the UMB Chief Accountability Officer. All IACUC matters should be directed to this office.

 The OAWA’s responsibilities include:

  • IACUC Administration
  • Animal Welfare Inspections and Compliance
  • Regulatory reporting
  • Training
  • Outreach and Communications