Organization and structures for aminal research
TUM is committed to continuously optimizing its animal-related research strategy to improve animal welfare while upholding the high scientific standards. To achieve this, the university has established an innovative framework designed to ensure responsible, future-oriented research involving animals. Specialized institutions and instruments ensure strict adherence to ethical and organizational standards in animal research, while continuously improving these practices. At the same time, it actively promotes alternative and complementary methods that enhance or replace animal testing.
TUM Animal Welfare and Science Council
The TUM AWC is the central committee for animal-based research at TUM. Its mission is to further develop ethical and animal welfare standards within research and to promote the use of alternative methods – across and for all organizational units.
Animal husbandry
TUM has its own animal husbandry facilities for its various research institutions. The animal facilities are each managed by specially qualified and trained Heads of Animal Facility. They work closely with animal welfare experts (animal welfare officers and animal welfare committees).
Animal welfare officers
Consistent compliance with legal requirements for the handling of animals in science is ensured at TUM by animal facility managers, animal welfare officers, and animal welfare committees.
Animal welfare officers, animal facility managers, and committees
Education and training
Comprehensive training for all employees who work with animals is an integral part of responsible science. The university, therefore, focuses on excellent education and training as the key to animal-friendly and future-oriented research with animals.
TUM 3R+Hub
The TUM 3R+Hub serves as the central point of contact for transfer and generation of knowledge within animal-based research, bundling the 3R+ activities of TUM.