Animal Compliance

The Greenwood Genetic Center is committed to the proper care and management of the animals in our aquaculture facility. Governed by an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), we strive to maintain the highest standards of compliance in all of our work. Should you have questions regarding the welfare of our animals, you may reach out to any IACUC member listed below.

GGC is a PHS-assured institution. 

Reporting Animal Concerns If you have concerns about the care and/or treatment of animals in the Allin Aquaculture Facility, please submit your concerns in writing to any member of the IACUC committee at:

IACUC Committee             
Greenwood Genetic Center
113 Gregor Mendel Circle
Greenwood, SC 29646 All reports are kept anonymous.  

Mother and son

A Rare Beauty

The lobby of the JC Self Research Institute at GGC was transformed into a garden – of sorts. The art exhibit titled ‘Rare Roses’ consisted of 12 paintings that depict real roses with genetic variations. The series was created by Nicole Shannon, an artist from Greenville. Nicole was inspired by her son, who has a rare genetic disorder, and other individuals with genetic differences. Quinn, now 4, was born with a myriad of health issues and ...

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