Microbiota Platform (Animal)

Name of entity

Microbiota Platform

Entity type

Platform

Keywords

Microbiota, axenic and gnotobiotic animal models, quality control program.

Area of expertise

The platform for gut microbiota represents a high-level infrastructure to accommodate research activities requiring axenic and gnotobiotic experimental models.

Services offered

This platform offers a modern environment fitted with state-of-the-art high-technology equipment enabling the housing for animals in an optimal and controlled setting.

Its team of experienced animal health technologists is trained to the highest quality standards for the performance of experiments requesting the greatest rigour.
Offered services : – Periodic sampling for the quality control program
– Basic techniques on animals (with request): weight gain, gavage, injections, punctures, genotyping, etc.
– Development of sterilization protocols for specific equipment or material
– Development and transposition of techniques in an axenic context

Responsable

Justin Robillard
animalerie@criucpq.ulaval.ca
(418) 656-8711
https://iucpq.qc.ca/en/research/platforms/microbiota

Address

Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec – Université Laval

2725, chemin Sainte-Foy
Québec (Québec) Canada
G1V 4G5