ANIMAL RESEARCH PLATFORM
The Animal Research Platform ( ARP ) provides a scaffold for animal research through the supply of high-quality laboratory animals and the provision of essential amenities such as ABSL-2 , SPF , and Transgenic Fish Facilities .
We also provide technical resources , contract research services using RG 2 category infectious agents , and animal procedural training .
This platform establishes the highest standard of management processes ensuring high standards of welfare and well-being of the animals specified in the relevant Codes of Practice to support national and international biomedical research .
EXPERTISE
ARP ’ s staff are experienced in animal breeding and providing animals for biomedical research studies , training , and educational purposes . We provide facility access to users such as the ABSL-2 , SPF , Transgenic Fish and Fish Facilities to conduct various types of research such as infectious , therapeutics , neuroscience , behavioural , and fundamental studies .
Our animal behaviour analysis systems are used for motor coordination , learning and memory , social interaction , addiction , circadian rhythm , depression , and anxiety .
Users are also able to access imaging equipment ( in conjunction with Monash University Malaysia ’ s Optical Imaging Platform ) such as the microinjection system for drug treatment and creation of transgenic animals , and fluorescence microscopy for drug screening and observing cell activities .
We also organise seminars and technical workshops related to animal research to bring users together from a wide range of research , providing a forum for collegial interaction and collaboration .
KEY INSTRUMENTATION
• Class II biosafety cabinet
• Individually ventilated cages ( IVC )
• Rodent and zebrafish behaviour systems
• CO2 and isoflurane anaesthesia chambers
• Rat and rabbit metabolic cages .
WORKING WITH US
• Collaborative research
• Consultancies
• Fee for service
• Training .
SPECIALIST SERVICES
Our Animal Facility supplies rodents including mice , rats and hamsters . We also house zebrafish and tilapia fish . Several animal facilities such as the ABSL-2 for infectious disease research , Rodent Conventional and SPF Facility and the Fish and Transgenic Fish Facility are available for research purposes . We also conduct in-house training on animal handling and care for all researchers using these facilities .
ABSL-2 Facility The ABSL-2 Facility is designed for researchers to conduct animal
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