If an individual or department discovers a specimen at UWM that pre-dates the UWM Policy for Treatment of Human Anatomical Specimens and has not been included in an existing approved Custodian’s inventory, the specimen should be immediately secured and one of the following steps taken:
- Transfer the specimen to an approved Custodian. The Custodian should submit an updated inventory that includes the newly discovered specimen.
- Identify a new Custodian to manage the specimen. This person must complete the Custodian approval process outlined above.
- If the individual or department does not wish to retain the specimen, contact uwm-haso@uwm.edu to discuss options for transfer or other disposition.