The Jackson Laboratory

Scope/Topic

Mar 19, 2009 - Mar 19, 2009 The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA

The Jackson Laboratory and The Scripps Research Institute have teamed together to offer an advanced surgical workshop in mice.  This one day hands-on workshop will focus on jugular vein and carotid artery catheterization.  Aseptic techniques, basic mouse anatomy, instruction on handling, catheter selection and maintenance will also be covered.  Participants should have some basic surgery knowledge and the ability to work under a dissecting microscope.

This workshop can be used for continuing education units for AALAS recertification.

Organizers

Mar 19, 2009 - Mar 19, 2009 The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA

Organizers at The Jackson Laboratory

• John Macauley, Ph.D.
• Andree Lapierre, B.S.
• Jennifer Corrigan, M.S.

Organizers at The Scripps Research Institute

• Kristin Demarest, Ph.D.,
• Elizabeth W. Ford, DVM, MPVM, DACLAM

Speakers

Mar 19, 2009 - Mar 19, 2009 The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA

The Jackson Laboratory

• Andree Lapierre, B.S.
• Jennifer Corrigan, M.S.

Schedule

Mar 19, 2009 - Mar 19, 2009 The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA

The workshop will take place from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  We will teach jugular vein cannulations in the morning, break for lunch, and cover carotid artery cannulations in the afternoon. 

The workshop will take place in a secure building, so plan to arrive by 8:15 a.m. The specific meeting location on The Scripps Research Institute campus will be provided to registered attendees.

Registration

Mar 19, 2009 - Mar 19, 2009 The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA

This workshop is currently full, however we are accepting applications for the waitlist. To apply to be on the waitlist, please complete the online application form. (opens in new window)
If you have any problems with this form, please contact Erin McDevitt at 207-288-6659.

Registration fee:
$500 (do not send payment until you have been accepted into the workshop and receive further instructions)

Note: Food and beverage will not be provided.  Feel free bring a lunch or plan to purchase your meals.  The specific meeting location on The Scripps Research Institute campus will be provided to registered attendees.

Hotel/Travel

Mar 19, 2009 - Mar 19, 2009 The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA

Participants are responsible for securing their own lodging, meals, and transportation.  The Hilton Torrey Pines is within walking distance of the workshop.

Hilton – Torrey Pines
10950 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla Ca 92037
(858)558-1500

Note: Food and beverage will not be provided.  Feel free bring a lunch or plan to purchase your meals.  The specific meeting location on The Scripps Research Institute campus will be provided to registered attendees.

Sponsors

Mar 19, 2009 - Mar 19, 2009 The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA

Titanium level

Other level

• Howard Hughes Medical Institute