Mission Statement:

1. Manages the animal care and use program of the Institute.
2. Supervises the overall program of laboratory animal housing, care, and management to ensure compliance with the NIH Guide;
3. manages a preventive medicine program for disease control;
4. advises the research staff on all aspects of the use of animals in experiments, including experiment design, surgical and pre- and post-operative care, and experimental techniques;
5. supports the IACUC by reviewing protocols, conducting semi-annual inspections of facilities, compiling required reports, and maintaining files of animal usage;
6. orders animals for approved protocols;
7. participates on NIH animal care and use committees; and
8. manages the Institute animal exposure surveillance program.

Staff: