MUN Animal Resource Centre (ARC)

MUN’s new Animal Resource Center (ARC) will house research personnel in the fields of Biomedical Science, Psychology, Biotechnology and Neuroscience. The new building is a state-of-the-art piece of infrastructure for the university and will replace aging facilities within the Health Sciences Centre.

The new vivarium accommodates researchers from across the campus in a collaborative, efficient and inspiring workspace. The multi-species facility can accommodate mice, rats, swine, fish, and woodchucks. Areas include rodent production and housing, small and large animal surgery, physiological testing, behavioral testing in an Animal Containment Level 2 environment, as well as all related support and administration areas.

Client: Memorial University of Newfoundland
Location: St. John’s
Year Completed: 2017
Architect: NXL Architects

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John Steele
President, Steele Hotels

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