Welcome to ULAR
University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR) is a campus-wide research service organization that provides daily animal husbandry, veterinary care and diagnostic services.
ULAR provides veterinary care, animal husbandry, facility oversight, diagnostics, training, and regulatory support for the academic schools that conduct biomedical research and teaching at the University of Pennsylvania.
Our department includes over 200 individuals who contribute directly to the animal care program. ULAR also plays an essential role in academic training of veterinary students and specialty veterinarians.
ULAR, along with the Office of Animal Welfare and the IACUC, advocates for the responsible use of animals for scientific discoveries in human and veterinary medicine, while ensuring high standards of animal care and welfare for all species.
HOW WE CARE
The health and well-being of the animals in our care is of paramount importance.
Our researchers keep to the highest standards of animal care and oversight.
All research animals are provided with an environment that meets their specific needs.
MEET OUR CARETAKERS
Animal Care Technician — Stacy
Facility Manager — Renee
Lead Technologist — Dewayne
Veterinary Technician — Lee
OUR CULTURE OF CARE
We choose to foster an inclusive environment where personnel feel valued, and we value the health and well-being of our animals. We encourage ULAR and researchers’ contributions towards kindness, care, and compassion within the Penn animal research community.
OUR MISSION
To provide professional husbandry and veterinary medical care for animals utilized for science and education at the University of Pennsylvania. To advance research and comparative medicine through our service and teaching activities in pursuit of innovation and advancements. To uphold the principles of the 3Rs and ethical care for all University-owned animals.