Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned researcher looking to stay current with the latest trends, this workshop offers an in-depth exploration of best practices in laboratory mouse colony management, blending theory with practical insights to help you achieve the highest standards of rigor and reproducibility in your research.
In-Person Capacity: 35 | Virtual Option Available
Aug
18 - 21
2025
This workshop is designed for anyone responsible for the management of mouse colonies in research settings. You will gain a thorough understanding of the principles and practices essential for maintaining healthy and genetically sound colonies.
Topics Covered:
Participate in didactic sessions and optional hands-on biomethods training at our Bar Harbor, Maine location. This format provides an interactive learning environment, ideal for those seeking to refine their practical colony management knowledge and hands-on skills.
Hands-on biomethods covered 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.
Completion of the workshop may be used towards continuing education units for AALAS and Academy of Surgical Research (ASR) re-certification.
Can’t attend in person? Our virtual format ensures you won’t miss out. Access live-streamed lectures, engage in Q&A sessions, and benefit from recorded content available for three months post-course. Though virtual participants will not have access to hands-on workshops or biomethods training, the rich online experience ensures you stay up-to-date on the latest trends and best practices in laboratory mouse colony management.
Accommodation Information
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Erin McDevitt at 207-288-6659 or [email protected].
"The event was well planned and structured. The instructors were passionate about sharing with the attendees their experiences, knowledge and skills. They were always available to answer our questions."
— Mouse Colony Manager Specialist at Sarepta Therapeutics
"The course was very good and covered a lot of great topics! Good job making online participants involved as much as in-person participants. I have recommended the course for my colleagues."
— 2024 Workshop Participant
Virtual Standard Registration: $350
Virtual Scholarship Registration: $75
Virtual registration includes live access to all didactic lectures, and access to lecture recordings for 3 months after the conclusion of the event. Due to speaker permissions, some lectures may not be recorded.
If you are registering for the Virtual Scholarship, please select that option under the "registration type" question at the beginning of the regsitration.
Receipts:
Receipts will be provided automatically when payment is received via email through the registration system.
Payments:
Payment is due at the time of registration via credit card. If you are unable to pay via credit card, please contact the event planner before registering for instructions.
Lodging accommodations at JAX’s Highseas Conference Center is included in the registration fee. Highseas, located approximately 1 mile from The Jackson Laboratory, is a spacious estate built in 1912, overlooking the entrance to Frenchman Bay and adjacent to beautiful Acadia National Park. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to the Conference Center. We do provide shuttles to and from the main campus for the duration of the course. Highseas is handicap accessible (please indicate accessibility needs in registration). This lodging option cannot accommodate families. Rooms may be shared with other participants.
Participants interested in securing off-campus lodging may refer to the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce website for a guide on hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, and short-term rentals in the Bar Harbor area.
Meals will be provided by JAX’s campus dining services throughout the event. Participants staying off-campus may still partake in meals at Highseas. Please refer to the event schedule for more information.
Participants must adhere to Maine State travel, health and safety guidelines at the time of the event and use good judgement when arranging lodging. We recommend participants be familiar with their hotel’s cancellation policies prior to booking. The Jackson Laboratory is not responsible for lodging expenses or losses incurred due to the cancellation or rescheduling of an event.
Leanne MiceliTechnical Training Specialist
