Mountain Lake Biological Station

Research

Research Programs

• Active Research Programs database under construction
• Completed Research database under construction

• User Handbook (PDF)

Research and Teaching Equipment and Resource at MLBS

• Database under construction

Getting Started

The Director of Mountain Lake Biological Station invites scientists interested in conducting research at the field station to contact us directly to discuss potential work, or to submit a Research Application.  Research proposals that will be well served by the Station's resources, facilities, and biology, and that do not interfere with ongoing programs are eagerly solicited.  Short Research Reports are requested annually for both finishing and continuing projects.  Research, teaching, collecting, or activity of any kind requires permission from the Director.  Requests for research support (part of Research Application) are due by March 15.  

Working at MLBS

Projects will be assigned lab/office and field space in accordance with their needs and will have full use of all the station facilities, equipment and computer network services.  P.I.s are encouraged to contact the Station in advance to confirm equipment availability and to make any special arrangements for facilities use.  All station residents pay room and board fees.  User and space fees also apply.   

Making a Splash?

Have a paper or story coming out in Science, Nature, or some other high profile or general public venue?  Please let us know.  We post news items on our web site, Facebook, and Twitter, and relay exciting stories to the UVA Public Relations Office and the campus newspaper (Cavalier Daily). So please email links or research announcements to mlbs@virginia.edu.

Acknowledgement to MLBS

We ask all individuals and institutions that conduct research at the Station or use station facilities or data to acknowledgment and/or credit "Mountain Lake Biological Station, University of Virginia" in all publications, presentations or other products.  We also request that you provided full references of any publications or products.  Reference information can be emailed to mlbs@virginia.edu, and will be cataloged in the Station's publication database.

Use of Vertebrate Animals in Research and Teaching

All station users who use vertebrate animals in their work must posses a current UVA Institutional Animal Care and Use Care (IACUC) approved protocol, or a UVA-approved protocol from another institution.  All animal handlers must also satisfy UVA Occupational Health regulations. The following links should be used to insure your compliance with UVA regulations and federal law. Please contact the station if you have any questions.

• Summary and Introduction to Animal Care Use at UVA and Field Stations

Non-UVA IACUC protocols must be reviewed by the UVA IACUC at least 60 days prior to initiation of work.  Electronic copies of the following should be submitted to the Station:

1. A single copy of vertebrate animal care and use protocol from the PI’s parent institution, and written verification of protocol approval. Protocol must accurately and completely address all the vertebrate work you wish to conduct at MLBS. 
2. Documentation of training/experience for all animal handlers; list of trainee assignments (“handler,” “trainer,” “class listee,” etc.). This is likely already a part of your protocol.

3. Copies of all applicable permits.

UVA Laboratory Policies and Safety Regulations

Laboratory users are required to follow University regulations and policies concerning chemical and other lab safety.

• UVA Environmental Health and Safety 

Some Permitting Agencies Currently Overseeing Work at MLBS