Animal Ethics Committee (AEC)

Terms of Reference

To review all research proposal applications that involve the use of animals in experimental activities; and to approve, require modifications, or reject research protocols in conformance with the University’s Policy on the Care and Use of Animals in Teaching and Research, as well as rules and guidelines for the use of research facilities, including the Laboratory Animal Facility (CWB);
To review all amendments and project close reports relating to aforementioned approved projects;
To work closely with the related office(s)/unit(s) in the University for monitoring research projects to ensure they are conducted in accordance with the approved protocols; and to take appropriate actions for projects deviating from the approved protocols;
To examine and recommend any measures, policies and practices which may affect animal welfare;
To deal with matters referred to it by the Committee on Research Practices; and to submit an annual report and other reports as required by the Committee.

Chair	Prof Randy Y C Poon, LIFS
Members	Prof Kenny Chung, LIFS
	Prof Yukinori Hirano, LIFS
	Prof Tuan Anh Nguyen, LIFS
	Prof Hyo Keun Park, LIFS
	Prof Becki Yi Kuang, CBE
	Dr Dawn Ngai, LAF (CWB)
	Dr Leo Wang, LAF (CWB)
	Mr Michael Cheng, PURO
	Dr Shiu Hon Chui (External)
	Dr Savio Yim Tong Szeto (External)

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To seek advice from AEC, please contact aec@ust.hk.