BR-HMRC | Various species - Biological Resources

At a glance

Holding for PC2, approved arrangement BC5.2 (AA), and quarantine approved premise QAP
Versatile infrastructure to hold various species and projects for diverse needs
Holding to support specific pathogen free, or those of a defined health status for diverse conditions
Broad species holding for rodents, native species, poultry, and large animal species
Multiple and dedicated procedure, teaching and training spaces for animal workshops
Holding for international importation services requiring AA and the UQBR approved biosecurity permit

The UQ Biological Resources Herston Medical Research Centre (HMRC) offers multi-purpose infrastructure, designed to support a diverse range of research, surgical, and teaching/training activities. Located on the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (RBWH) campus in Herston. Providing comprehensive services for animal care and research support for users.

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-HMRC Facility Metrics 2023 (PDF, 121.3 KB)

BR-HMRC Facility Metrics 2024 (PDF, 437 KB)