Related Resources & Links

General Animal Research Guidance

AALAS Learning LibraryEducation on a variety of laboratory animal research topics, available through the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS).
The ARRIVE Guidelines 2.0 Detailed explanations for the step-wise approach to animal research projects (e.g., study design, sample size/statistics, and experimentation).
Animal Care and Use (Mammals)The American Society of Mammologists provides basic care and handling information for mammals not specifically listed in the Guide.
Animal Research Advisory Committee GuidelinesGuidelines and resources published by the Office of Animal Care and Use at the NIH. Note that these resources are intended for investigators within the NIH Intramural Research Program.
PHS OLAW – Webinars and PodcastsWebinars produced by the Office of Laboratory Animal Management (OLAW), organized by topic.
Model Organism Sharing PolicyThis NIH policy requires all NIH proposals that will generate unique model organism resources to include a sharing plan or justify why sharing is restricted or not possible.
Q&A on FDA Regulation of Intentional Genomic Alterations in Animals Food and Drug Administration (FDA) resource addressing common questions on oversight of genomic alterations and editing in animals.

Animal Welfare & Pain Assessment

Grimace Scales – Mice, Rats, and RabbitsRodent facial reaction units developed by the National Centre for the Replacement Refinement & Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs). Grimace scales may be used to assess post-procedural pain. 
Guidelines for Assessing the Health and Condition of MiceManuscript exploring health assessment in mouse models and the determination of endpoints.
Signs of Pain and Distress in RodentsTable of signs to check when conducting a clinical assessment.
Use of body condition scoring as an endpoint for tumor growth studies.Manuscript describing health assessment of mice without the confounding factor of tumor growth.

Field Research (Wildlife & Natural Habitat)

Research With Free-Living Wild Animals in Their Natural Habitat and the Animal Welfare ActQuick USDA reference handout about the Animal Welfare Act and Regulations, role of the IACUC, USDA registration, and regulated wildlife studies.
UNC Charlotte EHS Field Research Safety ManualThe Field Research Safety Manual, linked on this page, describes University requirements for conducting field research. Includes links to relevant University offices and resources. 
UNC Charlotte Legal Topics: Field Research Guidelines UNC Charlotte Office of Legal Affairs website that refers to components of the EHS Field Research Safety Manual. Defines the difference between “Field Research” and “Field Trip.”

Library & Literature Resources

IACUC Application Library Resource GuideTopical resources, databases, and literature search tips pertinent to animal research, available through Atkins Library.
Biology Research GuideThis Atkins Library guide will help you find general resources.
Biology/Biomedical Databases

Kinesiology Databases
These links list databases for completing your literature review for alternatives.