Mouse strains submitted for consideration are reviewed monthly by the MMRRC Coordinating Committee and, when appropriate, an MMRRC Advisory Panel of scientific experts.

The review is based primarily on the information provided in your Strain Submission Application, which must meet these objective criteria:

• Created using sound scientific methods
• Genotypically and/or phenotypically distinguishable from other known existing mouse strains
• Exhibits a clearly identifiable and/or useful phenotype
• Not available at any other distribution center
• Available for distribution to the scientific research community
• Appropriate controls are available, or unique controls will be provided

Reviewers also consider additional application details and related publications (if available) to provide a subjective assessment of the strain.