Animal Research Facilities 2027 is focused on facility innovations, space planning, and infrastructure improvements for modern and competitive animal research programs of the future.
Key Topics
Digitization of cages, racks, equipment, and space
Renovation strategies that are low cost and high ROI
New space utilization and allocation metrics and benchmarks
Software, systems, and sensors for data collection and monitoring
Mitigation measures for noise, vibration, and animal stress in construction environments
Modularity for rapid response to demand, swing space, and construction
Improved environmental controls for lighting, acoustics, temperature, humidity
Equipment, systems, and protocols for regulatory and certification compliance
Highly specialized lab types
More efficient caging, IVC, and rack solutions
Increased capacity within existing footprint
Lean/efficient process workflow and logistics
Strategies for ease of maintenance
Low cost flexibility features and equipment
Equipment and policies for reduced air changes and sustaining environmental quality
New cost-effective automation options
Up-to-date capital project cost models for renovation and new construction
Improved capital project planning and management strategies
Equipment, systems, and protocols for reduced operations cost and sustainability
