The Jackson Laboratory

Scope/Topic

Mar 20, 2009 - Mar 20, 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 thymectomy, nephrectomy & kidney capsule implant.  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 20, 2009 - Mar 20, 2009 The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA

The Jackson Laboratory:

John Macauley, Ph.D.

Andree Lapierre, B.S.

Jennifer Corrigan, M.S.

The Scripps Research Institute:

Kristin Demarest, Ph.D.

Elizabeth W. Ford, DVM, MPVM, DACLAM

Speakers

Mar 20, 2009 - Mar 20, 2009 The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA

Andree Lapierre, B.S., The Jackson Laboratory

Jennifer Corrigan, M.S., The Jackson Laboratory

Schedule

Mar 20, 2009 - Mar 20, 2009 The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA

The workshop will take place from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  We will teach thymectomy in the morning, break for lunch, and cover nephrectomy & kidney capsule implant 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 20, 2009 - Mar 20, 2009 The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA

Enrollment is limited for this event, so early application is advised. To apply 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 20, 2009 - Mar 20, 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 20, 2009 - Mar 20, 2009 The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA

Titanium level

Other level

• Howard Hughes Medical Institute