Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR)
Abstract
The Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR), formerly a component of the Commission on Life Sciences (CLS) within the National Research Council (NRC), is now part of the Division on Earth and Life Studies (DELS) following a reorganization of the NRC that involved consolidation of various components. Partial support for ILAR has been provided for many years from the Department of the Army to enable ILAR to fulfill its mission. ILAR was founded in 1952 and has become a national and international leader in developing guidelines for animal care, breeding, and use; descriptions of animal models for human diseases and physiological processes; and reports on specific issues of humane care and use of laboratory animals. ILAR's mission is to help improve the availability, quality, care, and humane and scientifically valid use of laboratory animals and to disseminate its reports and other relevant information to the biomedical and laboratory animal science communities. ILAR accomplishes its goals through its core program, which is carried out by the staff, and its special-project program, which is carried out by NRC-appointed committees with staff assistance. The number of committees and size of the staff are dependent on the number of special projects and available funding. A 15-member Council composed of experts in laboratory animal medicine, zoology, genetics, medicine, ethics, and related biomedical sciences directs both programs. The Army funds partially support general office operations, the Animal Models and Genetic Stocks Information Program, publication of ILAR Journal, and work of the Council.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA388115
Entities
People
- Joanne Zurlo