Animal research has played a vital role for both human and animal health in virtually every major medical advance of the last century, and continues to be an important aspect of disease prevention and treatment for humans, pets, and food-producing animals, and care of wildlife and the environment.
Queen's researchers have used animals in science to explore new targets for cancer therapies, new therapies targeting human mobility, gene therapies for bleeding disorders, the potential for emerging cardiac therapeutics to target heart disease, new strategies to identify early markers of chronic disease, and treatment modalities for brain degenerative disorders.
Reporting to the Vice-Principal Research, the University Animal Care Committee provides guidance and oversight of the use of animals in research at Queen's and/or by Queen's personnel. The role of the Committee is to ensure that the welfare of the animals is a prime consideration in their procurement, care and use and that the highest ethical standards are observed.
The Animals in Science website provides information on ethics and care, university policies, and animal use data, as well as a channel to report animal welfare and compliance concerns.