Principles of Animal Research for Graduate and Undergraduate Students

Principles of Animal Research is the first publication to offer a broad look at animal research science for a student, early researcher, or technician. Offering guidance for all aspects of the research experience, including the research and development of a thesis, model selection, experimental design, IACUC protocol preparation, and animal husbandry and technical procedural needs, the book is a necessary addition to every student, technician, and researcher’s education.

Provides background material for students to understand the broader backdrop against which animal research is undertakenIncludes ethical and regulatory informationCovers commonly used animal models and the process to choose a model for biomedical research

1. Brief Historical Overview on the Use of Animals in Research 2. Philosophical and Ethical Foundations 3. Regulations and Guidelines 4. Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee 5. Experimental Variables 6. Model Selection 7. Commonly Used Animal Models 8. Common Technical Procedures in Rodents 9. Considerations for Use of Vertebrates in Field Studies 10. Personnel Safety in the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals 11. Thesis Development