BR-AIBN | Rodents - Biological Resources - University of Queensland

At a glance

Holding rodents within PC2, PC3, Infectious, and Approved Arrangement conditions
Using both IVC and EVC technology for both short and long term rodent projects
Conveniently located near surgical spaces, organoid facilities, microscopy and imaging equipment
Highly trained Biological Resources staff available for technical project assistance.
High pathogen exclusion level

The BR-AIBN Facility is equipped with a holding capacity of 20,000 mice and 500 rats, offering high pathogen exclusion levels and a variety of holding rooms for PC2, PC3, Infectious, and Approved Arrangements. We utilise both Individually ventilated cages (IVC) and external ventilated caging (EVC) for short and long-term rodent projects that are conveniently located near surgical spaces, organoid facilities, microscopy, and imaging equipment. The facility is supported by a team of highly trained UQ Biological Resources staff who are available to assist with technical project needs and training.

Inductions

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Procedure room bookings

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Facility metrics

Current users can use the below facility information to report in enough detail facility information. Reporting animal research in adherence with the ARRIVE guidelines ensures transparent and thorough reporting. This enables readers and reviewers to scrutinise the research adequately, evaluate its methodical rigour, and reproduce the methods or findings. Research groups considering non-standard caging (opting out of a standard cage), should consider the following article to support understanding about indirect impacts to research design Reproducibility and Rigor in Animal-Based Research.

BR-AIBN Facility Metrics 2023 (PDF, 117.9 KB)

BR-AIBN Facility Metrics 2024 (PDF, 129.2 KB)