KBI has been accredited since 2011 by the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC), an international organization that provides independent review and confirmation of appropriate animal care and use programs, as well as, an affirmation that the institution is taking the extra step to achieve excellence in animal care and use. Our continuous accreditation by the AAALAC underscores our earnest commitment to maintaining the highest standards and quality for humane animal care and use, and our dedication to excellent animal welfare in science.