Responsible animal testing

Within Leiden University, we sometimes conduct research with laboratory animals. We only do this when when we cannot answer the research question in any other way.

Research using laboratory animals always takes place under very strict conditions set by law. The research is monitored both internally and externally. Transparency about research involving animals is guaranteed through the Transparency Agreement on Animal Testing (page in Dutch).

More information

• In our theme dossier Laboratory animals in research you can find more information about scientific research involving laboratory animals and how we assess and account for this research.
• See also the page Responsible animal testing at LUMC (page in Dutch).