I'm New!

Welcome to the Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR) at Stony Brook University! This page provides a checklist to help new researchers navigate the onboarding process. Let’s get started!

Step 1

Write your IACUC Protocol. Please follow the instructions outlined in the IACUC Submission guidelines. If you need additional support, please  contact ORC_OVPR@stonybrook.edu.

Step 2

Obtain Occupational Medicine Clearance. Please go the DLAR app and sign in using your email address and NetID password. If you need additional assistance, please submit a ticket referencing the CPMP app.

Step 3

Ordering animals from vendors can be done through our Topaz system. If you need further assistance, please contact Veralynn.Perillo@stonybrook.edu. Importing animals from another institution can also be done through our Topaz system, and if you require help with this, please contact Sandra.Scherrer@stonybrook.edu

Step 4

Obtain facility access by following the instructions outlined here (link TBA). Facility access is strictly enforced and visitors are not permitted without Director approval. 

Step 5

Need to request a special diet or animal transport? Check out our Animal Care Services page here (link TBA).

Step 6

Need to request technical assistance or full study support? Check out our Veterinary Care Services page here (link TBA).

Step 7

Need to arrange for specialized imaging or operating room reservation? Please utilize our iLab calendars, and please contact 
DLAR_ClinicalTeam@stonybrook.edu for training on this equipment.