ACUC, who needs it? The investigator's viewpoint (1987)

Traystman, R. J.

Abstract

The author succinctly summarizes the prevailing attitude of investigators toward their research subjects: The investigator, above all, wants to pursue his or her research activities, be they of basic science or clinical nature. The academic and intellectual freedom to pursue these activities is crucial to the livelihood of any investigator [p. 108]. Most investigators think only briefly about the care and handling of their animals and clearly have not made it an important consideration in their work [p. 108]. All investigatorconsider themselves upstanding citizens of excellent ethical and moral character [p. 109].