Laboratory Animal Science
The Research Team
Random Facts
100

This veterinarian led a group of veterinarians in Chicago to create the Animal Care Panel in 1950

Dr. Nathan Brewer
100

This is the scientist who plans and coordinates all phases of the research work

The Principal Investigator

100

Specific legal protections for employees who discover and report issues on non-compliance are known as these

Whistleblower Laws

200

In 1967 the Animal Care Panel changed its name to this

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science

200

This member of the research team coordinates animal care activities and advises on the selection of appropriate animal models

The Laboratory Animal Veterinarian

200

This is the first step to trying to resolve a conflict with a co-worker

Talk to your co-worker

300

This is the reason animals are used to study human disease

The physiological processes in animal models can be very similar to humans

300

This is the person to whom the IACUC is responsible

The Institutional Official

300

This regulation specifically protects employees who report significant deficits in a research program

Animal Welfare Act

400

This animal's heart is very similar to the heart of a human, making it it a valuable model for studying the structure, function, and diseases of the human heart

Pig

400

These individuals perform many animal care functions critical to the maintenance of healthy animals 

Veterinary Technicians

400

This publication must be studied in addition to the ALAT Training Manual to prepare for the ALAT technician certification examination

The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals