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Biomedical Laboratory

The Biomedical Laboratory is the central animal research facility for the University of Southern Denmark and Odense University Hospital. On this page, you will find information about the laboratory, as well as the rules and framework governing the use of its facilities.

Access to the rodent facility at BML

To gain access to the rodent facility at BML, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Completed a Danish course in Laboratory Animal Science (EU Function AD or ABD)
  • Obtained approval after participating in three mandatory courses:
  1. Safety introduction - Contact person: Anne-Mette Durand
  2. VET introduction - Contact person: Charlotte L.M. Rasmussen
  3. PyRAT Introduction - Contact person: Liv Holm

After this, you will be granted personal access via your SDU card.

Guest access

If you are visiting the facility as a guest, you must fill out the guest access form and send it to Department Manager Jesper Stæhr.

Access to the large animal facilities

To gain access to the large animal facilities, please contact Louise Langhorn.

Laboratory animal science qualifications

If you have completed a laboratory animal science course in another country, you must attend a course on Danish legislation and apply to the Animal Experiments Inspectorate for dispensation to conduct research in Denmark.

More information about exemption can be found here.

Laboratory animal science courses at SDU

If you need to attend a course in laboratory animal science, the following courses are available at SDU:

  • Laboratory animal science EU function AD – Master course (offered in February/March) Course description (Odin)
  • Laboratory animal science EU function ABD – PhD course (offered in September)
  • Laboratory animal science – supplementing online PhD course
  • Laboratory animal science – legislation for persons with a foreign qualification – PhD course

Information on upcoming PhD courses can be found here.

1.Valid animal experiment license:
Make sure that you have a valid Animal Experimental License and/or Breeding License issued by the Danish Animal Experimental Inspectorate. If not, you can read about the application process here: Application process.

Advice for the application:

  • Before submitting your application, please ask colleagues to review it thoroughly for both language and content.
  • A print-friendly Word version of the application form is now available in AIRD.
  • Your application will first be reviewed once by the Animal Experiment Inspectorate. After you have had the opportunity to revise it, the application will then undergo a single evaluation by the Animal Experiment Council, who will either grant or deny approval.
  • If you need guidance prior to submitting your application, please contact Charlotte L.M. Rasmussen or Louise Langhorn at least 14 days before your planned submission date—or earlier if you require advice on the design of your animal study.
  • Guide to writing a good animal experiment application (PDF)
  • Published animal experiment permits

2. Project agreement form:
Complete an internal project agreement form (PAF). Find the form here.

3. Risk assessment (APV):
If you are working with chemicals, biologicals or GMO, you must complete a risk assessment (APV). Find the APV here.

4. Approval of PAF and APV:
PAF and APV must be sent for approval to veterinarian Charlotte L.M. Rasmussen at least 3 weeks prior to the expected start date.

5. Initial meeting before experiment start: 
After approval of PAF and APV, contact veterinarian Charlotte L.M. Rasmussen to arrange an initial meeting before starting your experiment. The responsible animal technician will attend the meeting.

6. Use of genetically modified mouse strains: 
If your work includes use of genetically modified mouse strains, these can enter the facility in several different ways:

  • Live mice can typically enter the Research Barrier directly from approved vendors (Janvier Labs, Taconic, Jackson, etc.). However, breeding in this area is limited. Contact veterinarian Charlotte L.M. Rasmussen.
  • Import of cryopreserved material and rederivation of mouse strains into the Core Breeding Unit. Contact ReproLab Molecular Biologist Nicholas Ditzel to obtain a personalized plan for your necessary models.
  • Certain types of genetically modified mouse strains can be generated in-house. Contact ReproLab Molecular Biologist Nicholas Ditzel to discuss the options.

Use of resources inside the rodent facility, e.g. rooms and equipment, requires booking in advance.

To get access to the booking site, please contact René Vestergaard. 

To receive current updates on daily operations from the Biomedical Laboratory, you can register via dyrestalden.sdu.dk/abonner.php.

The news includes updates on health status, staff, and any operational disruptions in the facility.

Health status and standard operating procedures at BML


Address

Biomedicinsk Laboratorium
Campusvej 55
5230 Odense M