RAR hosted a Town Hall on April 7, 2026. Please review the slide deck for key updates and information shared during the session.
Research Animal Resources (RAR) is Johns Hopkins’ central support service for animal procurement, housing, clinical care and veterinary research support and collaboration.
Animal Ordering Holiday Deadlines
Please review the Thanksgiving and Winter Break animal ordering deadlines and blackout periods to ensure timely delivery of your orders. Orders received during blackout periods will be processed once operations resume.
For all transfers scheduled to occur after 10/27/25, labs must provide at least 3 weeks' notice ahead of the transfer.