Workshop on Mouse Sperm Cryopreservation
Scope/Topic
Nov 1, 2009 - Nov 3, 2009 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME
Topic
This course is offered to teach sperm cryopreservation of research strains of mice. The course is designed primarily as a "hands-on" laboratory program in which participants will learn the new mouse sperm cryopreservation procedure recently announced by The Jackson Laboratory. In addition, general principles of sperm cryobiology, inventory databases and adaptation of long-term storage systems and cryogenic equipment for different situations will be discussed. IVF will not be covered in this workshop.
In order to protect the health of the large mouse colonies at the Laboratory, certain regulations are in effect regarding prior contact with laboratory animals or pet rodents. Specifically, investigators cannot enter certain areas of the Laboratory if they have had any contact (handling or presence in an animal room) with laboratory animals, especially rodents, within the previous five days. Workshop activities are held in these restricted areas. Course participants may not have any contact with laboratory animals five days prior to arriving at The Jackson Laboratory.
This workshop is limited to 16 participants.
Organizers
Nov 1, 2009 - Nov 3, 2009 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME
Robert Taft, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Jennifer Corrigan, M.S., The Jackson Laboratory
John Macauley, PhD., The Jackson Laboratory
Speakers
Nov 1, 2009 - Nov 3, 2009 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME
Robert Taft, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Jennifer Corrigan, M.S., The Jackson Laboratory
Shannon Byers, M.S., The Jackson Laboratory
Jane Farley, The Jackson Laboratory
Myrna Parker, The Jackson Laboratory
Kurt Christiansen, B.S., The Jackson Laboratory
Schedule
Nov 1, 2009 - Nov 3, 2009 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME
The 2009 course schedule (.pdf)
Please contact Laura Lelansky p: 207-288-6419 with any questions you might have regarding the schedule.
Registration
Nov 1, 2009 - Nov 3, 2009 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME
Registration fee $500.00
Register online using our secure contracted registration service at Regonline.com
This workshop is limited to 16 participants.
The fee includes lectures, materials, meals and shared dormitory style lodging at Highseas Conference Center. Should registrant desire single room accomodations, they must stay offsite and transport themself to the course. No reduction in registration fee can be made for offsite lodging.
Free out-of-print books about the laboratory mouse provided online. If you are not familiiar with mouse genetics or anatomy you might find the advance reading helpful.
Applications by women and minorities in the life sciences are strongly encouraged.
Hotel/Travel
Nov 1, 2009 - Nov 3, 2009 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME
The registration fee includes lodging (minimum double occupancy shared rooms and bathrooms). Lodging accommodations will be at Highseas Conference Center, a spacious mansion built in 1912, overlooking the entrance to Frenchman Bay and adjacent to beautiful Acadia National Park. The casual, dormitory style housing, consisting of shared bedrooms and bathrooms, promotes an interactive environment that sets this experience apart from all others. All meals will be prepared by our resident chef. Wireless internet access and laundry facilities are available on site. Highseas cannot accomodate families, please contact the coordinator for information about off-campus lodging alternatives.
Check-in to Highseas after 12:00pm on 11-1-09 and Check-out by 10:00am on 11-3-09
Travel
Air
Bar Harbor is served by two airports:
- Hancock County/Bar Harbor Airport (BHB)
- Bangor Airport (BGR)
Car
Bar Harbor is approximately 6 hours by car from the greater Boston area.
Area information:
| Event Contact: Laura Lelansky p: 207-288-6419 |
