Animal Resources Core (ARC)

The Abigail Wexner Research Institute's animal care program is operated by the Animal Resources Core (ARC) and accredited by AAALAC International, is registered as a research facility under the Animal Welfare Act (AWA) with the USDA, and has an assurance on file with the NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW).

Contacts for help with iLabs scheduling

Dr. Carmen Arsuaga | Animal Resources Core Director

Carmen.Arsuaga@nationwidechildrens.org | p 614-355-5832 | c 225-506-7440

Terri Shaffer | Preclinical Imaging and Behavior Core Manager

terri.shaffer@nationwidechildrens.org | p 614-355-0430 | c 614-620-0651

Anna Pugerud | Preclinical Imaging and Behavior Core Technologist

anna.pugerud@nationwidechildrens.org | p 614-355-2822

Jennifer Hess | Husbandry Manager

jennifer.hess@nationwidechildrens.org | p 614-355-3552

Caitlin Haller | Husbandry Supervisor

caitlin.haller@nationwidechildrens.org

Erin Grove | Rodent Veterinary Technical Supervisor

erin.grove@nationwidechildrens.org

Ashley Artrip | Large Animal Veterinary Technical Supervisor

ashley.artrip@nationwidechildrens.org

Please keep all animal work within 6am-6pm Monday-Sunday