BRMS Mouse Breeding Core & Research Services

• Also known as: SPF Mouse Breeding, Gnotobiotic Shared Resource, Cardiovascular and Surgical Services • Website ↗
Parent Organization: Biomedical Research Model Services

Core Phone: (608) 712-9874
Primary Contact: Jody Peter • jody.peter@brms.wisc.edu • +16087129874
Alternative Contact: Amber Wersal • amber.wersal@wisc.edu • 608-219-1071

Faculty Directors: Rich Halberg

Biomedical Research Model Services (BRMS) provides comprehensive animal research support through three integrated service areas: breeding colony management, technical and surgical research support, and protocol writing. The BRMS Mouse Breeding Core maintains pathogen-free mouse colonies and offers complete husbandry, colony management, genotyping, timed mating and animal transport. Research Services provides specialized surgical models, cardiovascular and microsurgical procedures, drug administration, blood collection, tissue harvest, tumor studies, and customized technical support for mouse and rat research. In addition, BRMS offers expert IACUC protocol writing and compliance services, including protocol development, amendments, regulatory consultation, ARROW training, and new investigator onboarding, helping researchers streamline study startup and focus on advancing their scientific discoveries.#BiologicalSciences


Affiliations: None
Training Provided?: Yes
Certifications: AAALAC Accredited Facility
Special: Specific Pathogen Free, IACUC-approved
Restricted Access Location; log in for details

Staffed Hours: 7AM- 4 PM
Rate Structure: Per diem charges, hourly for special services
Reservation Link: Not provided; contact core

For use by:
  • Industry Partners
  • All UW-Madison
  • UW System
  • Higher Education Institution
  • Non-Profit and Government
Last Updated: 9/25/2026
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