The IACUC may suspend an activity only after?

The process by which an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) can suspend an activity is designed to ensure that all ethical and regulatory considerations are thoroughly addressed. To legally and ethically suspend an activity involving animal research, a majority vote at a convened meeting is required. This emphasizes the collaborative nature of the IACUC's decision-making, ensuring that multiple perspectives are considered and that the suspension is not the result of a unilateral decision.

A majority vote reflects the collective responsibility of the committee and upholds the integrity of the oversight process, ensuring that the suspension weighs heavily on the principles of animal welfare and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Meanwhile, the other options may involve important processes in the oversight of animal research, but they do not fulfill the formal requirement mandated by the IACUC process for suspending activities. Hence, the necessity for a majority vote in a convened meeting distinctly underscores the importance of a democratic decision-making process within the IACUC framework.