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Research on laboratory animals

At Umeå University, research on laboratory animals is coordinated under the Umeå Centre for Comparative Biology (UCCB), which also provides support if you have questions about ethical approval or the 3Rs. Detailed information about what applies for research on animals, what you need to do if you want to start animal experimentation and rules and procedures for those who already have research animals can be found on the Aktum staff website (requires UMU ID login).


Read more about animal experimentation

The Aktum staff website provides information about how to get started with research on laboratory animals, about premises, how to book equipment and space in the lab, prices, ethical review, biosafety, animal welfare and veterinary aspects. The information on Aktum is only available in English.

Read more about research on laboratory animals on Aktum (UMU ID required)

Other services provided by the Umeå Centre for Comparative Biology (UCCB)

UCCB is responsible for all activities related to research on laboratory animals at Umeå University. You can read more about the following on umu.se:

  • training in laboratory animal science;
  • ethical approval for research on laboratory animals; and
  • infrastructure and equipment.

Read more about animal experimentation and UCCB’s offerings (umu.se)

Do you have questions?

If you have questions about animal experimentation, contact one of the following individuals:

Leif Carlsson, Head of Department
Email: leif.carlsson@umu.se

Cathrine Persson, Authorised Director
Email: cathrine.persson@umu.se

Emma Öberg, University Veterinarian
Email: emma.oberg@umu.se

Latest update: 2025-05-22

Learn more about research on animals an ethical approval

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Research ethics and good research practice

Conduct research scientifically and in a respectful and ethical manner.

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About research on laboratory animals on Aktum

How to get started with laboratory animals and book a lab place (UMU ID required)

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About research on laboratory animals on umu.se

Learn more about training, ethical approval, infrastructure and equipment on animal experimentation on umu.se