Workshop on Surgical Techniques in the Laboratory Mouse
Scope/Topic
May 17, 2009 - May 22, 2009 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 techniques, injection techniques and submandibular blood collection.
This workshop can be used for continuing education units for AALAS recertification.
Organizers
May 17, 2009 - May 22, 2009 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME
The Jackson Laboratory
- Bonnie Lyons, D.V.M.
- Jennifer Corrigan, M.S.
- John Macauley, Ph.D.
Speakers
May 17, 2009 - May 22, 2009 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME
The workshop is staffed with surgeons from The Jackson Laboratory, complemented by visiting specialists.
Schedule
May 17, 2009 - May 22, 2009 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME
2009 workshop schedule (.pdf).
Registration
May 17, 2009 - May 22, 2009 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME
This workshop is currently full, but we are still accepting applications to the October Workshop.
Registration Fee: $1,500.00, $1,200 students (requires proof of enrollment in an accredited degree program, or post doctoral training, or medical internship). 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.
Hotel/Travel
May 17, 2009 - May 22, 2009 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME
Accomodations
Lodging will be at Highseas Conference Center. The registration fee includes lodging (minimum double occupancy) from May 17th through checkout on Friday afternoon, May 22nd. Highseas cannot accomodate families; please contact the coordinator for information about off-campus lodging alternatives.
Travel
Air
Bar Harbor is served by two airports:
- Hancock County/Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)
- Bangor Airport (BGR)
New visa rules by the U.S. State Department now in effect beginning in August 2008, visitors traveling to the U.S. from visa waiver countries (i.e. Europe, Japan, Australia, etc.) will have to register online 3 days in advance of travel.
Bus
(seasonal, late May-early September)
Car
Bar Harbor is approximately 6 hours by car from the greater Boston area. See directions
Area information:
Sponsors
May 17, 2009 - May 22, 2009 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME
Titanium level
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Other level
- Howard Hughes Medical Institute
| Event Contact: Erin McDevitt p: 207-288-6659 |
