Animal Facility
The Institute’s animal facility houses and breeds the animals needed for the research at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research. It ensures that the animals are kept in accordance with their natural needs and in a highly hygienic environment, guaranteeing both animal welfare and reproducibility for experimental research. Our Animal Welfare Officer checks compliance with animal protection laws and advises the scientists on issues of animal welfare.
Head of Animal Facility
Dr. Emily Northrup
T: +49 69 850033-3400
emily.northrup(at)brain.mpg.de
Animal Welfare Officer
Dr. Gabriele Wexel
T: +49 69 850033-3409
gabriele.wexel(at)brain.mpg.de
Further Information
- Theme portal about animal research (Max Planck Society) German version
- White paper about animal research (Max Planck Society)
- Brochure of the Max Planck Society about animal research (German)
- Animal research in Germany (brochure by DFG)
- UK-based information portal: "Understanding animal research"
