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ALERT ATTENTION ⚠️
In observance of a holiday, Agilent CrossLab/iLab Operations Software Support Help Desk will be closed during U.S. hours on Friday, June 19th, 2026. We will resume regular U.S. support hours on Monday, June 22nd, 2026. EU and APAC Support will remain open during this time. For urgent matters, please add "Urgent" to the ticket/email subject or press "1" when prompted to escalate a call on the iLab Support phone, and we will prioritize those requests first.
The Department of Animal Research Services (DARS) is composed of a team of professionals committed to the advancement of science in collaboration with the research community by promoting the humane care and use of animals used in biomedical research and teaching. DARS manages the facilities in which animals are maintained for teaching and research programs at the university, and provides a full-spectrum of animal care and services, including acquisition of equipments and supplies; acquiring and disposing of animals; consulting; and verterinary services.
| Emily Werner | Director of Animal Care Operations | ewerner@ucmerced.edu | |
| Vatthana Vongphakham | Animal Care Supervisor | 209-228-4189 | vvongphakham@ucmerced.edu |
| Hours | Location |
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Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4PM |
Science & Engineering 1 |
| Name | Role | Phone | Location | |
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| Department of Animal Research Services |
209-228-4525
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dars@ucmerced.edu
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UC Merced
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