Research Animal Management Branch

Head: Joseph M. Schech

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.

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.

Resources

• Employee Listing
• E-Mail the Lab: schechj@mail.nih.gov
• RAMB Home Page

Units and Sections

• Unit on Animal Facility Management
  Head: Joseph M. Schech
• Unit on Laboratory Animal Management
  Head: Joseph M. Schech