Mountain Spiny Lizard
Zebrafish
Mouse
The University of Ottawa uses animals (mainly laboratory mice and rats, and fish) in research to:
- understand and work towards treatments for human and animal diseases and other conditions
- understand and protect the environment and those who live in it
Scientists use a variety of methods that do not involve animals to carry out their work, but animals must be used in some cases in order to understand how fundamental systems work in living creatures and what treatments might work for a given condition.
Licensing and certification
All applicable Canadian, provincial and international regulations and standards are actively met and often exceeded. The University of Ottawa, including its affiliated institutions, is:
- certified by the Canadian Council on Animal Care
- licensed under the Ontario Animals for Research Act
New to the Program?
We will be happy to help you, and any team members, do everything needed to plan for and carry out work with animals (vertebrates or cephalopods) in research or teaching.
Animal Care Committee approval and training
Please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your planned work, to be approved by the uOttawa Animal Care Committee and with training tailored to the needs of each person and project.
Marie Bédard
Director of Animal Ethics & Compliance
mbedar7@uottawa.ca
tel: 613-562-5800, ext. 6021
fax: 613.562.5467
Courtney Reeks
Protocol Coordinator
creeks@uottawa.ca
tel: 613-562-5444
fax: 613.562.5467
Please complete the New User & Request for Access to Topaz Form (Doc 80 KB).
Veterinary services and animal facilities
Please contact us as soon as possible to plan for your work with veterinary assistance and with our help to provide you with the most appropriate facilities and equipment:
Holly Orlando, m.v.
Director, Animal Care and Veterinary Service
horlando@uottawa.ca
tel: 613-562-5444
fax: 613.562.5467
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