Columbia University's RASCAL

Research and Compliance Administration System
Columbia University's RASCAL - Research and Compliance Administration System

Frequently Asked Questions: Animal Care (IACUC)

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What does the Rascal Animal Care module do? It provides web based submission, review, and approval for animal use protocols. It allows for online collaborative pre-approval review by safety officers and administrators and, when formally submitted, electronically routes protocols for approval to the IACUC, appropriate safety officers and veterinarians. Click to contact IACUC.
Who can use Animal Care? Anyone with a Columbia University ID (UNI)
I don't think I have a Columbia ID (UNI) If you are employed by Columbia, you can look up your UNI -> Blue Arrow Button
My password doesn't work

UNIs and passwords are managed by Columbia University Information Technology (CUIT).

 

If you don't think you have ever used your UNI you can create your account and password here -> Blue Arrow Button
If you have forgotten your password, you can call the CUIT help line at 854-1919 or visit uni.columbia.edu.
I don't have a Columbia ID (UNI) but I need access to RASCAL If you are an affiliate of Columbia who needs access you can request a UNI from the Department Administrator of the department you are working with.
What happens when the principal investigator "submits" the protocol? The protocol automatically appears in the work queues of the IACUC administrative office and respective safety officers and can no longer be edited by personnel listed on the protocol. The protocol will go through the review process. To edit the protocol, it will have to be returned to you by the IACUC office. Contact the IACUC office with any questions.
How do I create a modification or continuation to my existing protocol? Once your original protocol has been approved you will see a link on the "Protocol Overview" page which will allow you to create a modification (select "Create Modification") or a continuation (select "Create Continuation"). Information from your initial protocol will be included in the modification or continuation (plus additional questions) which will assist you in completing and submitting your modification or continuation for review.

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