Lab Animal Science

Front 1

What does a Principal Investigator do?

Back 1

• Develops hypothesis and writes proposal
  
• Plans and coordinates the animal study
  
• Reports findings to the public
  

Front 2

What does a Co-Investigator do?

Back 2

• Performs the tasks required of the animal study
• Collects and analyzes the data

Front 3

What does a Research Technician do?

Back 3

• Performs treatments and assists/performs with surgeries
  
• Assists the Co-Investigator or Principal Investigator with study related procedures
  

Front 4

What does a Laboratory Animal Technician do?

Back 4

• Performs animal husbandry
  
• Monitors animal environment
  
• Oversees animal health
  

Front 5

What does a Laboratory Veterinarian do?

Back 5

• Advise investigator on animal model
  
• Oversee maintenance of the animal colony health
  
• Responsible for regulatory compliance
  

Front 6

What does ACLAM stand for? When was it established?

Back 6

American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine. 1957.

Front 7

The American Association of Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) consists of individuals with a focus on the __________, ____, and ___ of laboratory animals.

Back 7

production, care, and use

Front 8

The Institute of Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR) prepares _____________________ on subjects of important to the animal care and use community.

Back 8

authoritative reports

Front 9

What department oversees the Animal Welfare Act?

Back 9

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Front 10

This branch of the USDA safeguards resources from exotic invasive pets and diseases, and monitors and manages agricultural pests and diseases existing in the United States.

Back 10

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)