Your Research Animal Facility (URAF)
Your Research Animal Facility provides a suitable environment for conducting experiments on laboratory animals while meeting their physiological, social, and behavioral needs.
The UResearch Animal Facility (URAF) is the operational facility under EG-LAS, registered at the Directorate of Social Solidarity in Giza. URAF is internationally accredited by **AAALAC International**, validating that our operations and husbandry meet the highest global standards for ethical animal research.
URAF Vision
URAF Mission
URAF Laboratory Services
IACUC Approval Support
End-to-end support securing IACUC approval before your protocol begins: documentation, ethical review and submission at Egypt AAALAC-accredited animal facility.
Specified Animals Veterinary Care
Dedicated veterinary oversight for every species housed at URAF, from routine health checks to procedure-specific care under AAALAC-accredited standards.
Protocol Implementation Services
Hands-on execution of your approved research protocol by trained URAF facility staff in Egypt, from the first procedure through to final sampling.
Experimental Design & Consultation
Guidance on study design and statistically sound sample-size calculation before animal work begins, so your data holds up to peer review.
Animal Housing & Husbandry
Enriched, species-appropriate housing meeting physiological, social and behavioural needs in an AAALAC-accredited facility with IVC systems.
Surgical Models Development
Facilities and trained personnel for developing surgical animal models across multiple research areas, under IACUC-governed protocols in Giza, Egypt.
Biological Sampling & Records
Structured record registration, humane euthanasia procedures and protocol-compliant biological sampling at Egypt AAALAC-accredited animal facility.
Statistical Analysis & Reporting
Post-study data analysis support that makes your findings robust, defensible and publication-ready, delivered by EG-LAS specialists in Egypt.
Partner & Client Testimonials
“Hosting our tumor xenograft studies at URAF provided absolute peace of mind. The advanced IVC individually ventilated cages and strict SPF barrier protocols ensured zero contamination and flawless experimental reproducibility.”
Prof. Dr. Nabila Mansour
Director of Oncology Research Center, GUC“The round-the-clock specialized veterinary oversight and automated environmental monitoring at URAF are on par with top AAALAC-accredited facilities in the US and Europe. A tremendous asset for biomedical science in Egypt.”
Dr. Karim Ezzat
Preclinical Project Lead, BioPharma Labs“From architectural barrier consultation to customized housing setups, the URAF team demonstrates exceptional dedication to animal welfare, biosafety, and rigorous scientific standards.”
