Research Institutes, Centres and Units - Universiti Sains Malaysia

Animal Research and Wellness Unit
(ARWU)
Animal Research and Wellness Unit (ARWU) previously known as Laboratory Animal
Research Unit (LARU) in Health Campus, Animal House in Main Campus, and Animal
Research Centre (under construction) in Bertam has been established for better
standardisation and coordination of laboratory animals management and research.
This is to provide high quality animals models and exceptional humane animals care in
support of the research and teaching programs of the Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM),
consistent with legal requirements, agency guidelines, institutional policy and ethical
imperatives.
ARWU is responsible for:
• Provide competent, courteous technical support for procedures using animals.
• Provide training and instruction to USM researchers and animal care staff in the
appropriate care and use of research and teaching animals.
• Promote and seek resources for improvements, renovation and expansion of
laboratory animal facilities, and additions to equipment inventory to meet research
and teaching needs.
• Ensure compliance with the animal care regulations of the Animal Ordinance
and Public Health Service Policy on Human Care and Use of Laboratory Animal.