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Welcome to the UC Irvine Behavioral Testing Core

Aerial view of Biological Sciences III building, where the UC Irvine Behavioral Testing Core facility is located

The UC Irvine Behavioral Testing Core (BTC) is a new, interdisciplinary, state-of-the-art, high-throughput core facility, equipped with a variety of cutting edge equipment as well as video monitoring and recording capabilities ensuring rigorous and reproducible testing of rodent behavior. The Core is located in the basement of Biological Sciences 3, adjacent to the BS3 vivarium.

The BTC supports UC Irvine researchers as well as outside collaborators by providing a range of behavioral testing services for mice and rats using rigorous and reproducible protocols. Services include:

  • Design, implementation and analysis of behavioral experiments in mice and rats.
  • Implementation of behavioral testing protocols and providing results to the investigator(s).
  • High-throughput preclinical testing in mouse models and drug development efforts.
  • Training laboratory researchers on behavioral testing procedures and analysis.

Behavioral Testing Core Protocols

UCI BTC supports 28 different behavioral testing core protocols.

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2025 Seed Funding Opportunities

The CNLM is offering seed awards up to $5,000 for use at the UCI BTC.

2025 Seed Funding

Facility and Consultation Services

Register with iLab to schedule equipment and consultation services.

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UC Irvine Behavioral Testing Core
Biological Sciences III - B510
Irvine, CA 92697
timmermb@uci.edu
(949) 824-9466
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