Building a Culture of Care, Advancing Scientific Excellence
Story of the Foundation
It began with a question no one could answer: “Where is your IACUC approval?” For an Egyptian researcher whose osteoporosis research had earned international recognition, the absence of ethical animal-research oversight became the barrier between local science and global standards. That single moment sparked a movement.
Led by Prof. Khadija Gaafar, Cairo University established Egypt’s first Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee in 2014 — laying the foundation for a new scientific culture. From this vision, EG-LAS was founded to advance laboratory animal science, safeguard animal welfare, and cultivate a national Culture of Care. Its UResearch Animal Facility (URAF) soon followed, delivering internationally compliant research infrastructure — culminating in 2024, when URAF became the first AAALAC International–accredited facility in Egypt and the Middle East.
Because ethical care and scientific excellence have never been separate pursuits — they are how discovery earns the world’s trust
Who We Are
Our institution is proudly accredited by AAALAC International (Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care), which recognizes our commitment to the highest standards of animal care and use in research, ensuring ethical and scientifically sound practices. We are a group of experts committed to promoting humane animal care and use through compliance with national and international guidelines, regulations and standards.
Our primary concern is the welfare of the animals. We are committed to providing researchers with veterinary and personnel training and expertise in laboratory animal science. We strive to ensure that research animals experience proper care and handling with minimal discomfort or pain and live in an enriched environment during the implementation of scientific protocols
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Team
Prof. Dr. Khadiga Gaafar
Professor of Endocrinology, Faculty of Science, Cairo University. Chairman of the Cairo University IACUC and Chairman of the Egyptian Association for the Animal Research Advancement (EAARA). Founder and Vice Chairman of EG-LAS.
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Prof. Dr. Sohair Fahmy
General Director of the Egyptian Laboratory Animal Science Association (EG-LAS), Dean of the Faculty of Science, Cairo University. Professor of Physiology, Department of Zoology. Pioneer in Laboratory Animal Science in Egypt.
Prof. Dr. Manal Zaki
Professor of Veterinary Hygiene and Management, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Cairo University. Member of Cairo University IACUC – Basic Science Sector. Manager of CTC-LAS and R&D Director.
Prof. Dr. Atef Abdel Moneem Ali
Manager of URAF at EG-LAS. Professor at Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Department of Zoology.
Prof. Dr. Abeer Mahmoud Badr
Manager of IACUC at EG-LAS. Professor at Faculty of Science, Cairo University, Department of Zoology.
Veterinarian Dr. Moustafa El Asker
Veterinarian specialist at EG-LAS, providing expert animal care and veterinary oversight.
Veterinarian Dr. Sara Abdel Wahed
Coordinator of URAF at EG-LAS and Veterinarian specialist.
Veterinarian Dr. Haneen Ahmed
Veterinarian specialist at EG-LAS.
Dr. Hager Abdel Motaleb
Scientific Coordinator at EG-LAS.
Dr. Soheila Sabry Awad
Marketing Manager at EG-LAS.
Ms. Mona Saleh Ahmed
Financial Manager at EG-LAS.
Mr. Nader Atef Mortaky
Administrative Officer at EG-LAS.
Ms. Sally Samir El Sayed
Training Coordinator at EG-LAS CTC-LAS.
Mr. Mohamed Helmy
Administrative Manager at EG-LAS.
Mr. Tarek Abdel Hamid
Technical Assistant at EG-LAS.
Ms. Heba Badr Embaby
Support Staff at EG-LAS.
Ms. Nagah Shehata
Support Staff at EG-LAS.