Welcome to Animal Resource

Our mission is to assure the humane care and well-being of animals used in research and teaching at the University of Rochester. We strive to promote quality science through responsible animal care and use.

The Animal Resource includes two functional components:

• Division of Comparative Medicine (DCM), the academic program which includes graduate training, course offerings, research initiatives also provides the veterinary care, specialized training, and services to researchers.

     DCM Policies and Resources — NEW

• Vivarium, which provides all animal care and research specific services

Information for new researchers: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/ucar/protocols/new-investigator-information.aspx