This four-day workshop will equip participants with essential skills in mouse surgical techniques and select surgical procedures. Whether you're new to mouse surgery or looking to refine your techniques, this comprehensive workshop covers a wide range of information and skills needed to perform successful surgical procedures in the laboratory mouse.
Receive hands-on training from the JAX surgical team to develop practical skills required for various surgical procedures in laboratory mice. You will engage in practical sessions that emphasize not only the technical aspects of surgery but also the foundational knowledge necessary for successful outcomes such as surgical space preparation, how to assess depth of anesthesia, atraumatic and aseptic technique best practices, heat loss prevention, wound closure materials and applications, as well as postoperative recovery considerations. Additionally, participants will learn basic mouse anatomy, how to perform surgery using a microscope, mouse handing, restraint, and IP and subcutaneous injections.
Surgical techniques covered include:
Why Attend?
You will leave this in-person workshop with valuable skills that can be applied to your research projects. Our experienced and supportive surgeons will provide participants with personalized feedback as they work through each surgical procedure.
Completion of the workshop may be used towards continuing education units for AALAS and Academy of Surgical Research (ASR) re-certification.
"The instructors were not only incredibly knowledgeable, but also patient and deeply committed to ensuring we mastered the fundamentals before progressing to more advanced techniques. Their guidance gave me the confidence to apply what I learned with precision and care."
— Lab Animal Care Technician, The Hormel Institute at University of Minnesota
