Phenotyping Mouse Models of Human Lung Disease

Scope/Topic

Sep 15, 2008 - Sep 19, 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 15, 2008 - Sep 19, 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 15, 2008 - Sep 19, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

 A list of speakers will be posted as invitations are confirmed.

Schedule

Sep 15, 2008 - Sep 19, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

The 2008 schedule is under construction and will be posted as soon as it is available.  You may download the 2007 workshop program (.pdf) to gain insight into past format and topics.

Registration

Sep 15, 2008 - Sep 19, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Applications will be reviewed on a competitive selection basis until the course is filled. Enrollment is limited to 16 so early application is advised. Applications by women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

Application Form (.pdf)

Registration Fee: $1,500, $1,200 students (proof of student, post-doc, or medical internship required at registration.)

The registration fee includes lodging at Highseas Conference Center, and meals.

*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.

Accommodations/Travel

Sep 15, 2008 - Sep 19, 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:

 

Event Contact: Nancy Place p: 207-288-6257The Jackson Laboratory is a tobacco-free campus.

This workshop is funded in part by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

The Titanium Sponsor for our 2008 conference season is Lab Diet and Test Diet