Building 76 will undergo a state mandated Smoke Control and Fire Protection Testing on Tuesday 9/8 and Wednesday 9/9. Learn more about how this testing may affect your work with animals and the steps you can take to prepare.

MIT’s commitment to the highest standards of animal welfare is evidenced by the fact that its animal care program has been AAALAC accredited since 1974. Our 2026 AAALAC site visit will take place from November 17 to November 20. Learn more about what to expect.

Set up your new lab members for success as we start a new semester! Make sure your team is enrolled in trainings and added to your CAC protocol. 

DCM's next Rodent Refresher will be held on September 14, and our next Large Animal Refresher will be held on September 21. All personnel working with animals are required to attend a session every year. 

Live animals CANNOT be shipped using eShipGlobal! Please continue to contact DCM to arrange all live animal shipments by emailing animal-import-export@mit.edu.