Felicia Ponce
About Felicia Ponce
Felicia Ponce serves as the IACUC Administrator at Texas Biomedical Research Institute, where she has worked since 2015. She has extensive experience in IACUC roles, having previously held positions at various research institutions, including program coordination and training.
Current Role as IACUC Administrator
Felicia Ponce currently serves as the IACUC Administrator at Texas Biomedical Research Institute, a position she has held since 2015. In this role, she supervises the IACUC Coordinator I position and facilitates monthly IACUC meetings. She is responsible for managing both live and web-based IACUC training resources, ensuring that all training materials are up-to-date and accessible for staff.
Previous Experience at Texas Biomedical Research Institute
Felicia Ponce has a significant history with Texas Biomedical Research Institute, where she worked in various roles. She served as the IACUC Coordinator from 2014 to 2015 and as a Staff Veterinary Research Technician from 2002 to 2009. Additionally, she was the Training Coordinator from 2009 to 2010, contributing to the development of training programs for staff involved in research.
Experience at The University of Texas at Austin
Prior to her current role, Felicia Ponce worked as the IACUC Program Coordinator at The University of Texas at Austin from 2013 to 2014. In this position, she managed the IACUC program, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and supporting research initiatives within the university.
Background at Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute
Felicia Ponce gained valuable experience at Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute, where she worked in various capacities from 2010 to 2013. She held the position of Research Technologist I, Acting Training Coordinator, and Tech Pool Scheduler from 2010 to 2011, and later served as the IACUC Coordinator from 2011 to 2013. Her roles involved overseeing training and compliance within the research environment.
Regulatory Compliance and Reporting Responsibilities
In her current role, Felicia Ponce is responsible for generating reports for regulatory bodies, including USDA, OLAW, AAALAC, and ACURO. She acts as a liaison between Principal Investigators and lab staff, ensuring regulatory compliance and managing reports of non-compliance within the research program. Additionally, she drafts, revises, and manages IACUC policies to maintain adherence to established guidelines.