Workshop on Surgical Techniques in the Laboratory Mouse

Scope/Topic

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

This five-day intensive hands-on workshop is for those wishing to obtain practical training in surgical techniques for the laboratory mouse. A wide range of surgical procedures is taught and students are encouraged to submit requests for specific procedures. In addition to surgical procedures, topics covered include aseptic surgical technique, injection techniques and submandibular blood collection.

Organizers

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Bonnie Lyons, D.V.M., The Jackson Laboratory
Jennifer Corrigan, M.S., The Jackson Laboratory
John Macauley, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory

Speakers

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

The workshop is staffed with surgeons from The Jackson Laboratory, complemented by visiting specialists:

Joseph Gile, Affinergy, Inc

Schedule

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

The 2008 schedule is under construction and will be posted as soon as it becomes available.  Download the Spring Workshop Schedule(.pdf) to get an idea of past format and topics. For travel planning, arrival and introductions on Sunday October 26, workshop ends early afternoon on Friday October 31. Participants may depart either Friday or Saturday.

Registration

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Enrollment is limited to 16 and early application is encouraged
Download Application Form (.pdf)

$1,500, $1,200 students requires proof of enrollment in an accredited degree program, or postdoc training, or medical internship.)

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

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

Accommodations/Travel

Oct 26, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Lodging accommodations will be at Highseas Conference Center. The registration fee includes lodging (minimum double occupancy) from October 26 through latest checkout on Saturday morning November 1. Transportation will be provided from the conference center to the course venue for the duration of the course. Highseas cannot accomodate families, please contact the meeting planner for information about off-campus lodging alternatives.

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:

Erin McDevitt p: 207-288-6659

The Jackson Laboratory is a tobacco-free campus.

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