Phenotyping Mouse Models of Human Lung Disease

Scope/Topic

Sep 14, 2008 - Sep 18, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

This hands-on workshop will cover lung mechanics and techniques for measuring function in mice and how mouse models may be used to study human pulmonary biology and disease. After an initial day of basic mouse genetics, nomenclature, caging and breeding strategies, anesthesia and surgical techniques, the workshop quickly focuses on models of lung disease, pathology, lung mechanics and imaging. Laboratory sessions covering airway responsiveness, airway hyper-responsiveness (AHR), lung volumes and PV curves, morphometry, sampling techniques and mouse lung pathology will be held in the afternoons.

Organizers

Sep 14, 2008 - Sep 18, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Charles Irvin, Ph.D., University of Vermont College of Medicine
John Macauley, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Anthony Nicholson, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory

Speakers

Sep 14, 2008 - Sep 18, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Confirmed Speakers are:

Jason Bates, Ph.D., D.Sc., The University of Vermont
Dorcas Corrow, B.S., L.A.T.G., The Jackson Laboratory (retired)
Dallas Hyde, Ph.D., University of California at Davis
Charles Irvin, Ph.D., The University of Vermont
James J. Lee, Ph.D., Mayo Clinic Arizona
Bonnie Lyons, D.V.M., The Jackson Laboratory
John Macauley, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Wayne Mitzner, Ph.D., Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Eman Namati, Ph.D., University of Iowa
Anthony Nicholson, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Douglas Taatjes, Ph.D., The University of Vermont
Jacqueline Thiesse, Ph.D., University of Iowa

Schedule

Sep 14, 2008 - Sep 18, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

The 2008 schedule is available for review.  This is a preliminary schedule and is subject to change.   

Registration

Sep 14, 2008 - Sep 18, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Applications are closed for 2008.


*Free out-of-print books about the laboratory mouse are available online. If you are not familiiar with mouse anatomy you might find the advance reading helpful.

Hotel/Travel

Sep 14, 2008 - Sep 18, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Participants and some faculty reside together at Highseas Conference Center, a Georgian style mansion built in 1912. Highseas is perched on the cliffs overlooking the entrance to Frenchman Bay and surrounded by beautiful Acadia National Park. This is casual, dormitory-style housing consisting of shared bedrooms and bathrooms (minimum double occupancy, some triple and quad rooms). Wireless internet access is provided throughout the building. Laundry facilities are available on site.

Travel


Air

Bar Harbor is served by two airports:

Bus

(seasonal, late May-early September)

Car

Bar Harbor is approximately 6 hours by car from the greater Boston area.

Area information:

 

Sponsors

Sep 14, 2008 - Sep 18, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Event Contact: Nancy Place p: 207-288-6257