Research centres & facilities

  • Advanced sperm quality analysis

    Successful animal breeding relies on the formation of functionally intact eggs and sperm cells. If a male is apparently not able to sire offspring, a clinical examination and a standard semen evaluation form the basis to investigate the case.

  • Biomolecular Interaction Facility

    We offer label-free measurement of biomolecular interactions using Biolayer Interferometry and Isothermal Titration Calorimetry.

  • Centre for Cell Imaging (CCI)

    The Centre for Cell Imaging is a multi-user facility offering advanced microscopic techniques to scientists.

  • Centre for Sustainable Animal Stewardship

    The Centre for Sustainable Animal Stewardship (CenSAS) strives to encourage a sustainable and responsible relationship between humans and animals.

  • Dutch Molecular Pathology Centre

    We offer advanced and qualified molecular and pathological analysis of rodents and zebrafish for research of academic and industrial parties.

  • Dutch Wildlife Health Centre

    We provide scientific information for political and practical decisions concerning public health, animal health and nature conservation issues.

  • Evidence-based Veterinary Medicine

    We provide comparative evidence between alternative care options to support veterinarians and clinical researchers, within or outside academia.

  • Expertise Centre Genetics of Companion Animals

    We study frequent genetic diseases in pedigree dogs and developed an objective measurement system to advice breeders to breed healthier dogs.

  • Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting

    We offer state of the art flow cytometry for analysis and purification of cells and cell organelles from a wide variety of species.

  • Landelijk Expertisecentrum Dierenmishandeling (in Dutch)

    Een samenwerking op het gebied van forensisch onderzoek, veterinaire pathologie, criminologie en diergeneeskunde om dierenmishandeling tijdig te herkennen en te voorkomen.

  • Lipidomics Centre

    We offer novel lipidomic technologies for detailed analysis and global characterisation of the structure and function of lipids within a living system.

  • Reproductive organs-on-a-chip

    Studying the physiological processes around fertilisation and early embryo development at a cellular level is quite challenging in large animal models.

  • Single Cell Analysis Centre

    We offer a unique and state-of-the-art research facility to measure gene expression profiles and perform genetic analysis in single cells.

  • 3Rs Centre

    The mission statement of the 3Rs Centre Utrecht Life Sciences (ULS) is to stimulate the development, acceptance and implementation of methods which can Replace, Reduce and Refine (the 3Rs) animal experiments.

  • Utrecht Biofabrication Facility

    We fabricate living tissue constructs using special 3D printers. These structures are used to repair tissue damage in patients or for scientific research.

  • UU Animal Cancer Centre

    We treat companion animals with cancer and develop new life-saving therapies. The centre is part of our academic hospital for animals.

  • Veterinary Microbiology Diagnostic Centre

    The VMDC is your partner for microbiological diagnostics and treatment. We investigate materials obtained from animals for the presence of infectious agents or the specific antigens that fight them.

  • Veterinary Microbiology Diagnostic Centre

    The VMDC is your partner for microbiological diagnostics and treatment. We investigate materials obtained from animals for the presence of infectious agents or the specific antigens that fight them.

  • WHO Collaborating Centre for Campylobacter

    WHO Collaborating Centre (CC) for Reference and Research on Campylobacter and Antimicrobial Resistance from a One Health Perspective.