CUSP FAQs
How can CUSP help my institution?
CUSP offers something for everyone! This resource can be used to:
- Easily build a library of standard procedures
- Share best practices
- Identify new approaches and refinements to procedures
- Benchmark with animal programs of a similar size and scope
Who will have access to CUSP?
The CUSP Sharing Site is currently open to all U.S. institutions.
What is the current status of the project?
The CUSP Sharing Site is currently open to all U.S. institutions. Next up: International institutions. We’re already planning, so stay tuned for updates.
Contact the CUSP Education and Outreach subcommittee (cuspeo@thefdp.org).
Do I need an electronic system protocol management system to use CUSP?
No, the CUSP sharing site will work with paper and electronic protocol systems.
How do I join CUSP Working Group to attend the monthly meetings and get information on what is going on and how I can participate?
Email CUSP@TheFDP.org to request access and the Help Desk Team will get you sent up.
I am attending a meeting in the near future and I would like some material/slides to present at the meeting. Who do I talk to about this and what will be expected of me?
Contact the CUSP Education and Outreach subcommittee or visit the Education and Outreach webpage for materials and slides.
How do I request a new Institutional Representative account?
Request the required participation agreement by submitting a ticket to our Help Desk Team. If your institution already has an institutional account, any existing Institutional Representative can add additional Institutional Representative accounts. Contact our Help Desk team for assistance.
Where can I get more information?
For more information, visit the CUSP webpages on the FDP website (thefdp.org), or email the working group at CUSP@TheFDP.org