Vasantidevi Patil Institute of Pharmacy
VASANTIDEVI PATIL
INSTITUTE OF PHARMACY
Animal House
About
Animal experimentation has tremendously drifted from the conventional approach tomolecular and biological aspects. The advancement in the animal investigations have enriched and broadened the horizons of pre-clinical research. Animals and humans get many of the same illnesses. Certain types of animals can stand in for humans with particular diseases. Medical research with animals is one type of medical research, but other types include experiments with cells and chemicals and simulations on computers. Animal research usually describes research involving such as cats, mice, frogs, pigs, and primates. Most (rodents) animals like, rats and mice used in research are specifically bred for use in medical research.Results from animal studies are crucial for closing knowledge gaps about health and disease in both humans and animals. Understanding cell and organ functionwhich is similar in all vertebrateshelps researchers design experiments to test new treatments in people
Vision
Envision the ethical animal usage as a critical component of advancing animal welfare and recognized globally for its excellence in pursuit of newer horizons to build self-reliant researcher through eminence nurture.
Mission
To impart high-quality research platform and training that enables students to acquire in-depth knowledge and expertise in the field of sciences by strictly adhering to the regulations set forth by the Committee for the Purpose of Control and Supervision of Experiments on Animals (CPCSEA), Government of India.
Objective
- Biological characterization
- Toxicity studies
- Pharmacokinetic study
- To strengthen in-house enabling studies for drug development
- Robust animal health monitoring programs
- Contaminant analysis of animal feed, water and bedding material
- Enrichment materials and devices to improve physical, psychological and social well-being of animals
- Routine inspection of facilities and animals by veterinarians and IAEC members
- Regular training and evaluation of personnel in animal management
- Monitoring, and recognizing pain or distress, and providing appropriate veterinary care
Regulation
- As defined in “Breeding of and Experiments on Animals (Control and Supervision) Rules, 1998” "Institutional Animals Ethics Committee (IAEC)" means a body comprising of a group of persons recognized and registered by the Committee for the purpose of control and supervision of experiments on animals performed in an establishment which is constituted and operated in accordance with procedures specified for the purpose by the Committee;
- The primary duty of IAEC is to work for achievement of the objectives as mentioned above. IAEC should focus mainly on ensuring ethical and methodical handling of animals during and after experiments, so that they have less suffering.
- IAEC will review and approve all types of protocols for research involving small animal experimentation before the start of the study. For approval of experimentation on large animals, the case is required to be forwarded to CPCSEA in prescribed manner with recommendation of IAEC.
- IAEC is required to monitor the research throughout the study and after completion of study, IAEC shall obtain the periodic reports on research development and shall ensure visit to animal house facility and laboratory where the experiments are conducted. The committee has to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, applicable rules, guidelines and laws.