The Jackson Laboratory

Scope/Topic

Mar 20, 2012 - Mar 22, 2012 Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio is proud to host this 3 day mouse colony management course. This course provides training in the theory and practice of maintaining mouse colonies for production and research. It is specially designed for scientists, colony managers, animal care technicians and students requiring an understanding of issues relating to the management of animal research and production colonies.

Topics include:

• Back to the Future - From Fancy Mice to Mendel: A Mouse Genetics Primer
• Genetic Quality Control
• Mouse Genetics and Strain Nomenclature: What's in a Name
• Colony Set-up and Breeding Strategies
• Genetic Background Effects on Phenotype
• Reproductive Biology of the Laboratory Mouse
• Using Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs) to Rederive, Rescue, and Rapidly Expand Colonies
• Cryopreservation: A Cool Approach to Colony Management
• Practical Guidelines for Maintaining Mouse Health
• Recovering from Disease Outbreaks
• Technologies and Repositories
• Nutritional Aspects of Maintaining Animal Health and Phenotype
• Mouse Genome Informatics
• Tracking and Maintaining Colony Management Data:  JAX Colony Management System

Organizers

Mar 20, 2012 - Mar 22, 2012 Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

• Valerie Bergdall, D.V.M. DACLAM, Ohio State University
• Jennifer Corrigan, M.S., The Jackson Laboratory
• John Macauley, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory

Speakers

Mar 20, 2012 - Mar 22, 2012 Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

2012 Confirmed Speakers:

1. Jennifer Corrigan, M.S., The Jackson Laboratory
2. Peggy Danneman, V.M.D., M.S., DACLAM, The Jackson Laboratory
3. Charles Donnelly, B.S., The Jackson Laboratory
4. Ed Leiter, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory 
5. John Macauley, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
6. Janice Pendola, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
7. Brittany Vester Boler, Ph.D., Land O' Lakes Purina Feed

Schedule

Mar 20, 2012 - Mar 22, 2012 Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Please review the event schedule (.pdf) for course content and structure.

Registration

Mar 20, 2012 - Mar 22, 2012 Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Registration Fee: $350.00

• Registration fee includes course materials only. Attendees are responsible for their own meals and lodging for the duration of the event.

To register for this event, please:

• Complete the online registration form (Opens a new page to our secured third party registration site).
  

Hotel/Travel

Mar 20, 2012 - Mar 22, 2012 Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

Participants are responsible for securing their own lodging, meals, and transportation to and from the workshop. 

Hotel Information:

The Blackwell Hotel (within walking distance of the workshop)
2110 Tuttle Park Place
Columbus, OH 43210
Phone: 614-247-4000 or 866-247-4003
Fax: 614-247-4040
Email: blackwellsales@osu.edu

University Plaza Hotel and Conference Center
Building 200603
3110 Olentangy River Rd.
Columbus, OH 43202
614-267-7461

Hilton Garden Inn - University Area
3232 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43202
614-263-7200

Fairfiled Inn & Suites, Columbus
3031 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43202
614-267-1111

Red Roof Inn
441 Ackerman Road
Columbus, OH 43202
614-267-9941

Workshop Location:

Ohio State University
Hamilton Hall
Building 038
1645 Neil Ave
Columbus, OH 43210

Public parking is available nearby at Parking Garage, 340 W 12th Ave

OSU Campus Map

 

Airport & Transportation Information:

Port Columbus International Airport

Local Transportation Information

Sponsors

Mar 20, 2012 - Mar 22, 2012 Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

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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