The common animal care facility of the IMRB is a structure that unites the research units of the IMRB. It is managed by personnel belonging to the IMRB. It is a type A1 conventional animal care facility housing rats and mice. With a 80 cage capacity capable of housing up to 450 animals, it falls under the technical responsibility of Julie Cognet, assisted by Sandrine Machane. Sandrine Pons is responsible for the sanitary conditions of the animals.