Institutional Official
Dr. Anthony Tongen
Vice President and Chief Research Officer
Division of Research, Economic Development and Innovation
Chair
Dr. Chris Lantz
Faculty
Biology
Faculty/Staff
Dr. Melanie Shoup-Knox
Faculty
Department of Psychology
Kathryn Shenk
AP Faculty
Libraries
Dr. Marquis Walker
Faculty
Biology
Vivarium and Lab Safety Manager
Michael Love
AP Faculty
Office of Research Integrity
Attending Veterinarian
Dr. Annette Hildabrand
Office of Research Integrity
Nonaffiliated Member
Kate Long
Merck
Environmental Health Coordinator
Marcella Mullenax
AP Faculty
Risk Management
Student Representative
Zoe Hannabass
Ex Officio
Carrie Tillman
AP Faculty
Office of Research Integrity
Per the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (8th Edition) and JMU's Animal Welfare Assurance, the IACUC membership is comprised of:
- a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine either certified (e.g., by ACLAM, ECLAM, JCLAM, KCLAM) or with training and experience in laboratory animal science and medicine or in the use of the species at the institution,
- at least one practicing scientist experienced in research involving animals,
- at least one member from a nonscientific background, drawn from inside or outside the institution, and
- at least one public member to represent general community interests in the proper care and use of animals.
Office of Research Integrity
