Introduction

Welcome to the HKUST APCF’s InfoSite website. Through this website you will be able to access valuable information 24/7 whether you are on campus, overseas visiting a colleague or travelling to the Mainland. I welcome and encourage you to share our customs and practices.

APCF believes in transparency of its activities. Therefore this InfoSite website aims to showcase APCF’s best practices. to the international and local research community, the people of Hong Kong and those with interest or concerns about the well-being of animals in research that APCF adheres to internationally accepted practices of humane care and use of animals for experimental purposes. Therefore, most web pages on this site are open to all.

The InfoSite also aims to reassure the international and local research community, the people of Hong Kong and those with interest or concerns about the well-being of animals in research that APCF adheres to internationally accepted practices of humane care and use of animals for experimental purposes. Therefore, most web pages on this site are open to all.

The pages of this InfoSite contain items of news, details of new policies or procedures, updates to existing policies or procedures, upcoming events and links to relevant references.

My hope is that this site becomes a valuable resource for both Faculty and other stakeholders with an interest in animal research.

Dr. Anthony James

Former Director

Animal & Plant Care Facility

HKUST