Workshop on Cryopreservation of Mouse Germplasm
Scope/Topic
Jun 18, 2012 - Jun 21, 2012 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 18, 2012 - Jun 21, 2012 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 18, 2012 - Jun 21, 2012 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME
2012 Speakers:
Stanley Leibo, Ph.D., University of New Orleans and Audubon Nature Institute
Robert Taft, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Schedule
Jun 18, 2012 - Jun 21, 2012 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME
The 2012 workshop schedule (.pdf) is available for review.Registration
Jun 18, 2012 - Jun 21, 2012 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME
Please note: This workshop is now full. You may complete the application at this time in order to be placed on a wait list. Applicants on the wait list will be notified if there is a cancellation.
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 their hotel.
Placement is limited to 16 attendees, so early application is advised.
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 12 - 15, 2012.
To apply to attend this event, please:
- Complete the on-line application form (opens a new page to our secured third party application site).
Applications by women, minorities and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Applications will be reviewed and participants selected until the workshop is filled.
Upon acceptance, applicants will be contacted by the event planner with registration details.
Hotel/Travel
Jun 18, 2012 - Jun 21, 2012 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME
Hotel
Participants are responsible for securing their own lodging, dinner, and transportation to and from the airport to the hotel.
Accepted participants will be provided with information on discounted lodging in downtown Bar Harbor.
For alternative lodging options, please visit the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce web site for an idea of available accommodations.
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.
Car
Bar Harbor is approximately 6 hours by car from the greater Boston area. See directions
Area information:
Sponsors
Jun 18, 2012 - Jun 21, 2012 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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