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Ethics Committee on the Use of Animals
The CEUA-SLMandic is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations regarding the humane use of animals for teaching and scientific research purposes, acting in accordance with the Arouca Law and the guidelines of CONCEA.
About the CEUA
Our Mission
The Ethics Committee on the Use of Animals (CEUA) is a collegiate body established by the institution for the purpose of fulfilling and enforcing the provisions of Federal Law No. 11,794/2008 (Arouca Law) and Decree No. 6,899/2009, which regulate the scientific use of animals in Brazil.
Linked to the National Council for the Control of Animal Experimentation (CONCEA), the CEUA (Ethics Committee on Animal Use) at São Leopoldo Mandic is responsible for evaluating and monitoring all activities involving vertebrate animals, from experimental models in scientific research to teaching practices in laboratories.
The commission is guided by the principles of the 3Rs — Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement — always seeking to minimize animal suffering, reduce the number of animals used, and, whenever possible, replace the use of animals with validated alternative methods.
Legal Basis
Legislation and Regulation
CEUA-SLMandic is accredited by the National Council for the Control of Animal Experimentation (CONCEA) and operates in strict accordance with Brazilian federal legislation and international guidelines for the ethical use of animals in research and teaching.
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Arouca Law No. 11,794, of October 8, 2008 — regulates the scientific use of animals
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Decree No. 6,899/2009 — regulates the Arouca Law
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Normative Resolutions of CONCEA (National Council for the Control of Animal Experimentation)
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International guidelines for the humane use of animals in research
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São Leopoldo Mandic's own regulations
Composition
Members of the CEUA
Coordinator
Dr. Rogério H. Lopes Motta
Vice-Coordinator
Veterinarian Dr. Fernanda Barchesi Zanelatto
Full Members
Prof. Dr. André A. Pelegrine
Full Member
Professor Dr. Giovana Tofoli Moniz
Full Member
Professor Dr. Sibele Ribeiro de Oliveira
Full Member
Dr. Willians Fernando Vieira
Full Member
Prof. Dr. Rosanna Tarkany Basting
Full Member
Mr. José Flavio Lamas
Full Member — Representative of the Protective Society
Alternate Members
Prof. Dr. Cintia M. Saia Cereda
Alternate Member
Prof. Dr. Bayki Hussein Kassab
Alternate Member
Prof. Dr. Lucas Novaes Teixeira
Alternate Member
Prof. Dr. Danilo RX de Oliveira Crege
Alternate Member
Professor Isaac Alisson Salles Ferreira
Alternate Member
MSc. Nancy Rodrigues Simões
Alternate Member
Professor Dr. Ana Beatriz Albino de Almeida
Alternate Member
Mrs. Angelica Soares
Alternate Member — Representative of the Protective Society
Submission
How to Submit a Protocol
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Choose the appropriate form
Complete the Unified Form to request authorization for the use of animals in teaching or research. If you are only using anatomical specimens, use the Exemption Form.
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Attach the complete documentation
Please include the complete project plan, the justification for the use of animals, and information about species, number of animals, and planned procedures with the form, as per the guidelines in the Unified Form Support Manual.
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Protocol at CEUA-SLMandic
Submit the documentation to the CEUA-SLMandic secretariat, located in the Bioterium, 4th floor, Block B, respecting the submission deadline prior to the monthly meeting.
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Please wait for the analysis and opinion
The CEUA will analyze the protocol at its monthly meeting and issue an opinion with approval, approval conditional on adjustments, or rejection. Approved projects receive a registration number and are communicated to CONCEA.
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Submit the Final Report
Upon completion of the project, the researcher must submit the Final Project Report to the CEUA (Ethics Committee on Animal Use), as required by CONCEA (National Council for the Control of Animal Experimentation) for the national registration of projects involving the use of animals.
Requirements
Submission Requirements
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Unified Form duly completed and signed by the responsible researcher
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Complete project with objectives, methodology, and scientific justification
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Justification for the use of animals and the impossibility of alternative methods
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Indication of the species, lineage, number of animals and planned procedures
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Proof of approval by the Research Ethics Committee (CEP), when applicable
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Declaration of qualification of the principal investigator for handling animals
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Information regarding accommodation and well-being conditions during the experiment
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Indication of the animal facility or installation where the animals will be kept
Documents
Documents and Forms
Support Manual for the Unified Form
Detailed instructions for correctly completing the Unified Authorization Request Form.
Form for the Use of Animals in Teaching and Research
Unified form required for all protocols involving the use of vertebrate animals.
Exemption Form — Anatomical Parts
Used when the protocol involves only anatomical specimens, without the use of live animals.
Final Project Report
This document is mandatory and must be submitted upon completion of the project approved by the CEUA (Ethics Committee on Animal Use).
Calendar 2026
Deadlines and Meetings
| Month | Submission Deadline | Meeting Date |
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| February | 18/02/2026 | 23/02/2026 |
| March | 25/03/2026 | 30/03/2026 |
| April | 22/04/2026 | 27/04/2026 |
| May | 20/05/2026 | 25/05/2026 |
| June | 24/06/2026 | 29/06/2026 |
| August | 26/08/2026 | 31/08/2026 |
| September | 23/09/2026 | 28/09/2026 |
| October | 21/10/2026 | 26/10/2026 |
| November | 25/11/2026 | 30/11/2026 |
Contact
Speak to the CEUA
Animal Facility — 4th floor, Block B | São Leopoldo Mandic, Campinas – SP
Questions about the CEUA?
Contact the CEUA secretariat for information on project submission, review times, and required documentation.