{"id":85,"date":"2018-12-18T13:46:30","date_gmt":"2018-12-18T13:46:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/exalumnos.rcm.upr.edu\/ucm\/?page_id=24"},"modified":"2026-06-25T16:13:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T16:13:23","slug":"arc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rcm1.rcm.upr.edu\/comparativemedicine\/arc\/","title":{"rendered":"Animal Resources Center"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Advancing Research with Excellence in Animal Care<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Animal Resources Center (ARC) is dedicated to supporting the university community and private sector through high-quality animal care and research services.<\/p>\n<p>Our accredited, highly regulated facility and expert personnel ensure the ethical, responsible, and humane use of laboratory animals in education and biomedical research.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who We Are<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As part of the Unit of Comparative Medicine at the Medical Sciences Campus (UPR), ARC oversees the care, housing, and welfare of laboratory animals.<\/p>\n<p>We are committed to maintaining the highest standards in animal welfare, while enabling cutting-edge scientific research.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Regulatory Oversight<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ARC operates under strict supervision by leading regulatory and accrediting organizations, ensuring full compliance with national and international standards.<\/p>\n<p>We are overseen by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>United States Department of Agriculture <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usda.gov\/\">(USDA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare <a href=\"https:\/\/grants.nih.gov\/policy-and-compliance\/policy-topics\/animal-welfare\">(OLAW)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee <a href=\"https:\/\/rcm1.rcm.upr.edu\/institutionalresearch\/iacuc\/\">(IACUC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aaalac.org\/\">AAALAC International<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>ARC is the only multi-species facility in Puerto Rico authorized to conduct strictly regulated biomedical research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We provide comprehensive support through a modern vivarium and a team of highly trained professionals, ensuring ethical and compliant research practices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0Animal Care &amp; Veterinary Services<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Daily husbandry and veterinary care<\/li>\n<li>Health monitoring and surveillance programs<\/li>\n<li>Specialized services tailored to research needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Training &amp; Education<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Training for students, researchers, and staff<\/li>\n<li>Proper handling, care, and use of laboratory animals<\/li>\n<li>Programs developed in coordination with IACUC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Research Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Assistance with animal procurement<\/li>\n<li>Guidance on species and strain selection<\/li>\n<li>Support in developing research protocols<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Institutional Consulting<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Advice on facility design and operations<\/li>\n<li>Guidance on compliance and administration<\/li>\n<li>Support for institutions working with laboratory animals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Commitment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At ARC, we are committed to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ethical and humane animal care<\/li>\n<li>Regulatory compliance and excellence<\/li>\n<li>Supporting innovative research<\/li>\n<li>Providing expert guidance to the scientific community<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;424&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;3\/4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Advancing Research with Excellence in Animal Care The Animal Resources Center (ARC) is dedicated to supporting the university community and private sector through high-quality animal care and research services. 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