About
This workshop provides training in the theory and practice of maintaining mouse colonies for research. This workshop is designed for anyone requiring an understanding of issues relating to the management of mouse colonies for research. Participants completing this workshop will obtain a thorough understanding of mouse colony management best practice that incorporates the latest developments and trends in the use of the laboratory mouse in research. Additionally, to help researchers achieve rigor and reproducibility standards when working with mice, this workshop includes instruction on experimental design such as how to control biological variables (i.e., mouse strain, gender, age, weight, health, etc.) and how to manage colony data.
Workshop Format
This workshop will be held in-person with hands-on Biomethods Training on October 3 and the Colony Management Workshop October 4 - 6. If you are unable to attend in-person due to schedule or travel restrictions, the Colony Management Workshop portion of this event is offered in a fully virtual format October 4 - 6. For more information visit the virtual Colony Management page.
Topics Include:
- Mouse Genetics
- Gene and Strain Nomenclature
- Colony Set-up and Breeding Strategies
- Importing Mice
- Maintaining Severely Immune Compromised Mice
- Genetic Quality Control
- Genetic Background Effects on Phenotype
- Web-Based Resources for Mouse Researchers
- Guidelines for Maintaining Mouse Health
- Eliminating Infectious Contaminants
- Cryopreservation
- Using Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs)
- Reproductive Biology of the Laboratory Mouse
- Technologies & Repositories: PDX, CRISPR-Cas, KOMP, T1D, & JAX Mice
- Nutritional Aspects of Maintaining Animal Health and Phenotype
- Screening for Microbiota
- Basics of Cre-LOX
- Hands-on Biomethods include mouse handling, restraint, oral gavage, injections (IP, subcutaneous and tail vein), blood collection (submandibular, tail tip and cardiac puncture), primary and secondary euthanasia and perfusion.
Check-in for lodging will take place on the evening of October 2 and check-out will take place on the morning of October 7.
Certifications - This workshop may be used for continuing education units for AALAS and ASR recertification.
