Animal Facility Service
Centralized Laboratory for Preclinical Research (LARP)
University of Ferrara
via Fossato di Mortara 27 - 44121 Ferrara, Italy
Technical Director
Prof. Michele Simonato
michele.simonato@unife.it
+39 0532 455856
Dr. Silvia Zucchini (Ph.D.)
silvia.zucchini@unife.it
+39 0532 455855
Prof. Luca Nicola Ferraro
Prof. Peggy Marconi
Prof. Matteo Marti
Dr. Chiara Ruzza
The staff is responsible for:
Breeding and maintenance of small animals such as mice, rats, guinea pigs, and rabbits;
Breeding and maintenance of mutant colonies (transgenic and knock-out);
Surgical procedures, anesthesia, and surgical assistance;
Development of animal models of diseases;
Genotype and phenotype analysis (histology, behavior);
Pharmacological studies in vitro (ex vivo) and in vivo.
The staff undergoes continuous technical-scientific training to ensure the highest quality of service provided.