Central Laboratory Animal Research Facility

Laboratory animals - we care about them, we care for them

The Central Laboratory Animal Research Facility (GDL) provides professional housing and care for a variety of laboratory animals used in research and education by the UMC Utrecht, Utrecht University (UU) and third parties.

Facilities

Complex experiments require state-of-the-art facilities for rodents and large animals. 
The following facilities are available from the GDL (and its partners):

• (Micro)Surgery
• Imaging  e.g. CT/MRI/Fluorescence
• Irradiation
• Breeding programmes

Techniques

The GDL provides expert biotechnical and other support, e.g. veterinary advice project support, taking samples, administration techniques and monitoring tasks during surgery/microsurgery. We also offer training in experimental procedures. The animals’ welfare is always our top priority.

Quality

The GDL is the only academic institution in the Netherlands with an international AAALAC accreditation; this accreditation is specifically for facilities where research is done with animals. In addition, the GDL is ISO 9001 certified.

Contact

Gemeenschappelijk Dierenlaboratorium
Nieuw Gildestein
Bolognalaan 50
3584 CJ Utrecht

phone: +31 (0)30 2535300
email: secretariaat-GDL@uu.nl
website (in Dutch): bit.ly/Utrecht-GDL