Overview
The Center at a glance
The Interdepartmental Center for Services for Research Using Laboratory Animals – C.I.R.S.A.L. was established in 2001 (Rector’s Decree no. 12087 of 22 March 2001) to coordinate and manage all facilities and infrastructure used to house laboratory animals, ensuring their welfare in accordance with the law (currently Legislative Decree 26/2014), and to create the conditions needed to carry out experimental research.
The following departments are affiliated with the Center and conduct experimental research at the University of Verona:
- Department of Surgical, Dental, Maternal and Child Sciences
- Department of Medicine
- Department of Diagnostics and Public Health
- Department of Neuroscience, Biomedicine and Movement
- Department of Biotechnology
- Department of Engineering for Innovation Medicine
RESEARCH PROJECTS involving animals for scientific purposes (pursuant to Article 31 of Legislative Decree 26/2014): to request a review of a research project, access the required forms and learn about procedures, visit the page of the Animal Welfare Body – OPBA.
TRAINING FOR PERSONNEL who use animals for scientific purposes (pursuant to the Ministerial Decree of 5 August 2021)
To request access to the training portfolio provided by uniVR and consult documents and regulations, visit the page of the Animal Welfare Body – OPBA.
Governing bodies
The Center’s governing bodies are:
- The Director;
- The Executive Board.
The Center is supported by a Technical Manager. A professional Veterinarian registered with the professional association works at the Center and is appointed by the University through a public selection process.
The Executive Board is composed of:
- The Rector or their delegate;
- One faculty member or researcher from each affiliated department, appointed by the respective Department Director from among faculty members with proven professional experience and scientific qualifications in the Center’s areas of interest.
The Center operates in accordance with the responsibilities of the Animal Welfare Body (OPBA), established by the University to protect animals used for scientific purposes pursuant to Legislative Decree 26/2014.
Animal facility access forms
OPBA
For more information about the University’s guidelines and measures concerning the welfare of animals used for scientific or teaching purposes, visit the page of the Animal Welfare Body – OPBA.
Complaints can be submitted through the University support portal.
Human resources
- Designated Veterinarian, pursuant to Article 24 of Legislative Decree 26/2014.
- C.I.R.S.A.L. technical staff, who assist researchers with colony management and experimental activities, and provide logistical and administrative support for the Center’s operations.
- Animal facility staff, responsible for cleaning and caring for the animals. They are provided by an external company specializing in the field, selected periodically through a public tender. They are responsible for maintaining the animal facility in accordance with current regulations.
Facilities
C.I.R.S.A.L. currently has two sites, both at the Borgo Roma University campus.
In addition to animal housing rooms, the facilities include operating rooms for surgical procedures, areas equipped for animal research, and service areas.
Outside the animal facilities, C.I.R.S.A.L. also has storage rooms, technical support rooms, a laboratory and an office.
Financial resources
The University contributes to operating costs through dedicated annual funding, together with the departments concerned.
People
Elisa Tedeschi
Animal Welfare Officer and Center Technical Manager
045 802 7289
elisa.tedeschi@univr.it
Giulia Giovanna De Santi
Technical staff
045 802 7225 - 045 802 7152
giuliagiovanna.desanti@univr.it
Stefano Salmistraro
Technical staff
stefano.salmistraro@univr.it
Marta D'Agrosa
Technical staff
045 802 7225 - 045 802 7152
marta.dagrosa@univr.it
Silvia Moretto
Administrative and technical staff
045 802 7293
silvia.moretto@univr.it
Stefania Anna Rotondo
Technical staff
0458027508-0458027619
stefaniaanna.rotondo@univr.it
Prof. Vincenzo Bronte
Director of CIRSAL
045 812 4007
vincenzo.bronte@univr.it
Giovanni Fiorini
Administrative contact
045 802 7400
giovanni.fiorini@univr.it
Dr. Ludovico Scenna
Designated Veterinarian
045 802 7289
ludovico.scenna@univr.it