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Contacts

Contact details for the Animal Ethics team in the Office of Research Ethics and Integrity

Contact information for all enquiries related to animal research ethics and welfare at the University of Melbourne are listed here.

  • General enquiries
    Email
    animal-ethics@unimelb.edu.au
    Phone
    (03) 8344 2048
    Opening Hours
    Weekdays: 9am—5pm
  • Ethics applications

    Enquiries about an ethics application should be referred to the secretary of the relevant Animal Ethics Committee (AEC).

  • Complaint or concern?

    University staff, students or members of the public who are concerned about the treatment of animals that:

    • are part of a University-run research or teaching activity OR
    • are free-ranging on a University of Melbourne campus OR
    • are part of a University of Melbourne field study

    should initially attempt to discuss and resolve the issue with the individual(s) present. If this is unsuccessful, or should you prefer a more formal course of action, please report your concern to animal-ethics@unimelb.edu.au.

  • Postal address

    Office of Research Ethics & Integrity
    Level 5, 161 Barry Street
    The University of Melbourne
    VIC 3010

  • Mr Tim Anning, Manager, Animal Ethics
    tel: (03) 8344 2048
    t.anning@unimelb.edu.au
  • Mr Manuel Christie, Senior Animal Ethics Officer; Secretary, Faculty of Science AEC
    tel: (03) 8344 4993
    emmanuel.christie@unimelb.edu.au
  • Dr Yasaman Alavi, Animal Ethics Officer; Secretary, Anatomy & Neuroscience, Pathology, Pharmacology, and Physiology AEC
    tel: (03) 8344 8521
    yasaman.salehialavi@unimelb.edu.au
  • Dr Pascal Bernard, Animal Ethics Officer; Secretary, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Dental Science, Medicine (RMH), Microbiology & Immunology, and Surgery (RMH) AEC
    tel: (03) 8344 5338
    pascal.bernard@unimelb.edu.au
  • Ms Helen Osborne, Animal Ethics Officer; Secretary, Faculty of Veterinary & Agricultural Sciences AEC
    tel: (03) 9035 9700
    helen.osborne@unimelb.edu.au