Principles of Animal Research for Graduate and Undergraduate Students

A hands-on view of laboratory animal science that offers a broad look at animal research science for students, early researchers, and technicians

Mark A. Suckow (Author), Kay Stewart (Author)

9780128021514, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 8 December 2016

286 pages, 40
23.4 x 19 x 1.9 cm, 0.59 kg

"...an excellent resource for research personnel and undergraduate and graduate students who seek a basic foundation in experimental animal research...This book will efficiently support formal courses for students and appeal to a broader audience." --Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association

Principles of Animal Research is the first publication to offer a broad look at animal research science for a student, early researcher, or technician. Offering guidance for all aspects of the research experience, including the research and development of a thesis, model selection, experimental design, IACUC protocol preparation, and animal husbandry and technical procedural needs, the book is a necessary addition to every student, technician, and researcher’s education.

1. Brief Historical Overview on the Use of Animals in Research2. Philosophical and Ethical Foundations3. Regulations and Guidelines4. Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee5. Experimental Variables6. Model Selection7. Commonly Used Animal Models8. Common Technical Procedures in Rodents9. Considerations for Use of Vertebrates in Field Studies10. Personnel Safety in the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals11. Thesis Development

Subject Areas: Neurosciences [PSAN], Neurology & clinical neurophysiology [MJN], Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology [JMM], Child & developmental psychology [JMC]