Summary
The operations of the Research Animal Management Branch (RAMB) are directed to provide animal research support services to NICHD investigators and to represent the interests of the NICHD on all aspects of animal research.
The RAMB can provide consultation and valuable assistance to NICHD investigators.
Investigators must meet certain criteria prior to beginning any project using research animals at the NIH. These include completion of an approved training course, registration with the Animal Exposure Surveillance Program, obtaining approval from the NICHD Animal Care and Use Committee for proposed studies, animal procurement, and instruction in special animal facility operating procedures. Information on these requirements, as well as other useful information, is available below:
Training Courses
Animal Exposure Surveillance Program (AESP)
NICHD Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC)
Animal Research Advisory Committee (ARAC) guidelines
NIH Policy Manuals regulating the use of animals in research
Guidelines for procurement and importation of research animals
Special animal facility operating procedures
NICHD animal holding space
Routine and emergency veterinary care
Outside inquiries into your animal research
Useful forms
Building 6B Shared Animal Facility
