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Reporting Animal Welfare Concerns

Process for Reporting Concerns About Care & Use of Animals

The University of Washington investigates any allegations of suspected misuse of animals or deficiencies regarding the care and use of research or teaching animals.

An individual reporting a suspected deficiency need not identify him/herself to make a report. Additionally, UW policy and Washington State law protect employees from reprisal or retaliatory action for reporting concerns.

To make a report or discuss a concern or perceived problem, please use one of the contact options provided below.

Office of Animal Welfare
Box 357160
Seattle, WA  98195
concerns@uw.edu

UW Compliance Reporting
Financial Fraud and Ethics Violation Reporting Process
206-543-4028

NAVEX Global Ethics and Fraud Reporting (A contracted company to process reporting and compliance.)
844-518-1420

​The reported deficiency or problem will be investigated and reported to the UW IACUC.​​​​

Individuals who reported concerns anonymously can view IACUC meeting minutes on this website in order to see the results and maintain their anonymity.​