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
The Workshop on Colony Management will be offered through a hybrid format, with additional hands-on biomethods training for in-person participants. Fully virtual participation October 4 - 6 is available and includes access to lecture portions of the workshop. Both in-person and virtual participants will receive access to to recorded lectures for 60 days following the event.
Lecture 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; and 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.
Scholarships are available for both in-person and virtual participation in this workshop. To be considered for a Kent Scientific Scholarship award or reduced fees to attend in-person, please select the select the Scholarship Applicant type at registration and provide further details.
Certifications: This workshop may be used for continuing education units for AALAS and ASR recertification.
