Workshop on Cryopreservation of Mouse Germplasm
Scope/Topic
Jun 20, 2010 - Jun 25, 2010 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME
The cryopreservation course is offered to teach methods in cryopreservation for research strains of mice. Several methods of cryopreservation are now available and because no single method is adequate for all the various strains of mice being developed, a variety of methods are taught. The course is designed primarily as a "hands-on" laboratory program in which participants will learn techniques for the cryopreservation of cleavage-stage embryos, spermatozoa and ovaries .
In addition, general principles of cryobiology, development of inventory databases for individual programs and adaptation of long-term storage systems and cryogenic equipment for different situations will be discussed. Please note: the new sperm cryopreservation procedure recently announced by The Jackson Laboratory will be taught in this workshop.
Applicants who do not have the pre-requisite embryo handling skills will be required to enroll in the Embryo Transfer Workshop immediately prior to this course.
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. It is important that course participants not have any contact with laboratory animals five days prior to arriving at the Laboratory.
Organizers
Jun 20, 2010 - Jun 25, 2010 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME
Robert Taft, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Stanley Leibo, Ph.D., University of New Orleans and Audubon Nature Institute
Speakers
Jun 20, 2010 - Jun 25, 2010 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME
Stanley Leibo, Ph.D., University of New Orleans and Audubon Nature Institute
Robert Taft, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Schedule
Jun 20, 2010 - Jun 25, 2010 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME
Download the draft workshop schedule(.pdf)Registration
Jun 20, 2010 - Jun 25, 2010 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME
Registration fee: $2500.00
Registration fee includes workshop materials, breakfast and lunch on course dates.
Participants are responsible for securing their own lodging, dinner, and transportation to and from the airport to the hotel.
NOTE: If applicants do not have sufficient experience in handling embryos, they may be required to enroll in the Workshop on Embryo Transfer, to be held June 15 - 18, 2010.
To apply to attend, please:
- Complete the on-line application form.
- Send a brief curriculum vitae (2 page maximum) by email attachment to Laura Lelansky .
- Have your mentor or supervisor send a letter of recommendation via email to Laura Lelansky. (This step is only required if you do not hold a doctoral degree.)
Applications by women, minorities and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Accepted participants will be provided with additional information regarding registraiton and lodging.
Hotel/Travel
Jun 20, 2010 - Jun 25, 2010 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME
Hotel Option:
Participants are responsible for securing their own lodging, dinner, and transportation to and from the airport to the hotel. A block of group discount hotel rooms is secured for course attendees on a self-pay basis at the Quimby House Inn.
To reserve you accommodations:
Please call or reserve your lodging online at:
Qumiby House Inn, Bar Harbor, Maine
Phone: 1-800-344-5811
Website for online reservations: http://www.quimbyhouse.com/
Prices range from $95 - $130. per night (some rooms have mini and full kitchens)
To obtain a group rate, please refer to the Jackson Laboratory group rate, when making your reservation. Please call before May 10, 2010 to guarantee the group rate hotel room cost.
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
Jun 20, 2010 - Jun 25, 2010 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME
Funding for the Courses and Conferences Program is provided by:
- The Howard Hughes Medical Institute
We would also like to thank our sponsors for their generous support:
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| Event Contact: Laura Lelansky p: 207-288-6419 |
