Mandate
The Division of Comparative Medicine administers the animal care program for the Faculty of Medicine. In order to fulfill its mandate, DCM must achieve a high standard of animal care to retain a certificate of Good Animal Practice® with the Canadian Council on Animal Care as well as a provincial license to operate with OMAFRA. DCM also supports the research endeavor by providing consulting, surgical and technical assistance on in-vivo projects, by developing and delivering a training program, by ensuring compliance with federal and provincial regulators, and by managing the physical plant and equipment of the Faculty’s vivaria. Read more
Mission
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To provide an excellent animal care program built on professional dedication to animal welfare
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To support the research endeavor by serving as an important resource of in-vivo expertise and best practices