Make a difference: Become a community volunteer on one of our animal ethics committees (UQ Research and Innovation)

	Make a difference: Become a community volunteer on one of our animal ethics committees

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The University of Queensland’s world-class medical and biological research continues to provide solutions to some of the greatest problems of our time: survival of endangered species, healthcare needs of ageing Australians, infectious diseases, just to name a few. You can help to advance this work, in an important and practical way.

For research that involves the study of animals in the wild or in agriculture, or the use of animal models of human disease, UQ’s Animal Ethics Committees review proposals and ensure that animal welfare is fully considered. Similarly, the Committees must consider teaching activities which directly involve animals, such as veterinary science or marine biology. These Committees include members who represent community values and are independent of the University.

Without community volunteers on our Animal Ethics Committees, vital research would grind to a halt.

That’s where you can make a difference. To find out more about being a UQ Animal Ethics Committee member, please visit our FAQs webpage or contact Mr Lachlan Henry on 3365 2713.

To register your interest, follow the link below. students