The Jackson Laboratory

Scope/Topic

Mar 16, 2010 - Mar 17, 2010 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 two day hands-on workshop will cover the following surgeries: vasectomy, castration, ovarian transplant, ovariectomy, jugular vein & 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 16, 2010 - Mar 17, 2010 The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA

Organizers at The Jackson Laboratory

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

Organizers at The Scripps Research Institute

• Karen Clingerman, D.V.M., M.S., The Scripps Research Institute
• Kristin Demarest, Ph.D.,
• Elizabeth W. Ford, DVM, MPVM, DACLAM

Speakers

Mar 16, 2010 - Mar 17, 2010 The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA

The Jackson Laboratory

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

Schedule

Mar 16, 2010 - Mar 17, 2010 The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA

The workshop will take place from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. each day.  On the first day, we will teach vasectomy and castration in the morning, break for lunch, and cover ovarian transplant and ovariectomy in the afternoon.  On the second day, we will teach jugular vein catheterizations in the morning, break for lunch, and cover carotid artery catheterizations in the afternoon.

Registration

Mar 16, 2010 - Mar 17, 2010 The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA

This workshop is currently full.

Hotel/Travel

Mar 16, 2010 - Mar 17, 2010 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 16, 2010 - Mar 17, 2010 The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA

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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