Comprehensive Approaches to the in vivo Assessment of Cardiovascular Function in Mice

Scope/Topic

Jun 21, 2008 - Jun 26, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

The workshop focuses on the assessment of cardiovascular function in mouse models. This is a comprehensive program which includes didactic lectures by leaders in the field of cardiovascular physiology, pharmacology and pathology, followed by several days of hands on workshops.

Sessions will focus on non-invasive high-resolution ultrasound using the Visualsonics Vevo 770 system and telemetry (DataSciences International) and catheter-dependent (ADInstruments) approaches to monitoring cardiovascular parameters in vivo. The final day will cover methods for analyzing data collected during the course of the workshop and will include study design and statistical analysis. Surgical and anesthesic techniques will also be taught

This workshop can be used for continuing education units for AALAS recertification.

Organizers

Jun 21, 2008 - Jun 26, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

John Macauley, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Anthony Nicholson, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory

Speakers

Jun 21, 2008 - Jun 26, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

2007 Speakers included:

Jennifer J. Corrigan, M.S.; The Jackson Laboratory
Steve Hachtman, B.A., M.A.; Data Sciences International
Jeffrey L. Harris, B.S.;ADInstruments, Inc.
Robert F. Hoyt, Jr., D.V.M., M.S., DACLAM; National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
Daniel Huetteman, B.S.; Data Sciences International
Lewis B. Kinter, Ph.D.; AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals
Ronglih Liao, Ph.D.; Harvard Medical School
Quynh-Ai Lockard, Ph.D.; VisualSonics Inc.
Alex Loscalzo, B.A.; Harvard Medical School
John B. Macauley, Ph.D.;The Jackson Laboratory
Heather M. Michelau; Data Sciences International
Soeun Ngoy; Harvard Medical School
Anthony Nicholson, Ph.D; The Jackson Laboratory
Karen L. Svenson, Ph.D.; The Jackson Laboratory

Schedule

Jun 21, 2008 - Jun 26, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Draft 2008 Workshop Schedule (.pdf)

Registration

Jun 21, 2008 - Jun 26, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Enrollment is limited to 16, so early application is advised.  Applications by women and minorities in the life sciences are highly encouraged.

Application form (.pdf)

Registration Fee includes lodging and some meals: 

$1,500, $1,200 students (requires proof of student, post-doc, or medical fellowship status with registration)

Mouse anatomy and biology reading materials and resources are available online.

Accommodations/Travel

Jun 21, 2008 - Jun 26, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Upon acceptance, course attendees will be assigned shared lodging at the Harborside Hotel & Marina located on West Street in Bar Harbor. Rooms will be assigned same genger/double occupancy.  Attendees must contact the event planner, Erin McDevitt, for all reservation information, not the hotel.

Travel

Air

Bar Harbor is served by two airports:

Bus

(seasonal, late May-early September)

Car

Bar Harbor is approximately 6 hours by car from the greater Boston area.

Area information:

 

Event Contact:

Erin McDevitt p: 207-288-6659

The Jackson Laboratory is a tobacco-free campus.

This workshop is funded in part by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
The Titanium Sponsor for our 2008 conference season is Lab Diet and Test Diet