Workshop on Surgical Techniques in the Laboratory Mouse
Scope/Topic
Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME
This five-day intensive hands-on workshop is for those wishing to obtain practical training in surgical techniques for the laboratory mouse. A wide range of surgical procedures is taught and students are encouraged to submit requests for specific procedures. In addition to surgical procedures, topics covered include aseptic surgical technique, injection techniques and submandibular blood collection.Organizers
Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME
Bonnie Lyons, D.V.M., The Jackson Laboratory
Jennifer Corrigan, M.S., The Jackson Laboratory
John Macauley, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Speakers
Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME
The workshop is staffed with surgeons from The Jackson Laboratory, complemented by visiting specialists.
Registration
Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME
This workshop has filled to capacity and has a waiting list. We will offer two workshops in 2009, dates TBA.
Enrollment is limited to 16 and early application is encouraged
Download Application Form (.pdf)
$1,500, $1,200 students requires proof of enrollment in an accredited degree program, or postdoc training, or medical internship.)
The registration fee includes course materials, meals, and lodging at Highseas Conference Center.
Free out-of-print books about the laboratory mouse provided online. If you are not familiiar with mouse anatomy you might find the advance reading helpful.
Accommodations/Travel
Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME
Lodging accommodations will be at Highseas Conference Center. The registration fee includes lodging (minimum double occupancy) from October 26 through latest checkout on Saturday morning November 1. Transportation will be provided from the conference center to the course venue for the duration of the course. Highseas cannot accomodate families, please contact the meeting planner for information about off-campus lodging alternatives.
Travel
Air
Bar Harbor is served by two airports:
- Hancock County/Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)
- Bangor Airport (BGR)
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 Titanium Sponsor for our 2008 conference season is Lab Diet and Test Diet
