Astrid Fagraeus laboratory (KM-F)
At KM-F research is mainly conducted on infectious diseases and brain diseases. The facility is available for both researchers at KI and to external researchers linked to other authorities, universities or companies.
Research at KM-F
At KM-F, biomedical research is mostly focused on cancer and neurological diseases, as well as research to develop effective vaccines against infectious diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis and malaria.
In 2013 the facility was accredited by AAALAC (Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care).
The facility
The laboratory is flexibly built and divided into zones with different protective levels for different animal species such as mice, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, pigs and monkeys. It is also possible to keep less common laboratory animals such as voles, shrews and mallards.
According to KI's barrier definitions, the KM-F animal facility is a D-barrier, with several zones with A(-) barriers for infection trials and for quarantine and isolation of infected animals.
Services
At KM-F, we offer the setting for research with the larger species of animals, as well as the opportunity to carry out infection experiments in risk class 2 and 3. Experiments with uninfected experimental animals and a limited breeding activity can also be conducted.
Available equipment
Available equipment encompasses an aerosol generator (InTox) for tuberculosis research, as well as animal housing and laboratories in P2 and P3 units for both rodents and large animal species.
Animals with unknown health status
We have the possibility of housing animals with unknown health status. This is decided on a case-by-case basis by the facility's management.
Assistance with permits and applications
We offer help with permits and applications for animal experiments, such as applications for ethical permits for animal experiments, and permits from the Swedish Work Environment Agency and the Swedish Board of Agriculture.
Our rates
Contact us for a discussion on your required services and available price range.
Contact
General: kmf@km.ki.se
Order animals: kmf-djurbeställning@kmf.ki.se