The Jackson Laboratory

Scope/Topic

Nov 3, 2013 - Nov 7, 2013 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

This course provides training in the theory and practice of maintaining mouse colonies for production and research. This program is 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:

• Mouse genetics
• Gene and strain nomenclature
• Breeding strategies
• Genetic background effects on phenotype
• Reproductive biology of the laboratory mouse
• Using assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs)
• Cryopreservation
• Colony health
• Importation
• Recovering from disease outbreaks
• Production colony construction and maintenance
• Nutrition
• Genetic quality control
• Public resources for mouse researchers
• Cre-LOX Technology in Mouse Models of Disease 
• JAX Colony Management System (JCMS) Computer Software

Organizers

Nov 3, 2013 - Nov 7, 2013 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Jennifer Corrigan, M.S., The Jackson Laboratory
John Macauley, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory

Speakers

Nov 3, 2013 - Nov 7, 2013 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

2013 Speakers will be listed as confirmed.

The 2012 Speakers included:

Shannon Byers, M.S., The Jackson Laboratory
Jennifer Corrigan, M.S., The Jackson Laboratory
Dorcas Carrow, B.S., LATG, Consultant, Jackson Laboratory (Retired) 
Kristin Cough, B.S., The Jackson Laboratory
Greg Cox, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Peggy Danneman, V.M.D., M.S., DACLAM, The Jackson Laboratory
Charles Donnelly, B.S., The Jackson Laboratory 
John Macauley, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Janice Pendola, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Carrie Schultz, Ph.D., Purina Mills, Inc.
David Shaw, M.S., The Jackson Laboratory
Marge Strobel, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Jim Yeadon, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory

Schedule

Nov 3, 2013 - Nov 7, 2013 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

The 2013 event schedule is being developed and will be posted as soon as possible. In the meantime, please view the 2012 event schedule (.pdf) for an idea of course content and structure.

Registration

Nov 3, 2013 - Nov 7, 2013 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Registration Fee: $1300.00

Registration fee includes course materials, most meals and shared lodging.

Placement is limited to 35 attendees, so early registration is advised.

To register for this event, please: Complete the online registration form (opens a new page to our secured third party registration site).

Registration by women, minorities and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.

Hotel/Travel

Nov 3, 2013 - Nov 7, 2013 The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor ME

Lodging at Highseas Conference Center is included in the registration fee. Highseas is a spacious mansion perched on the cliffs overlooking the entrance to Frenchman's Bay and offers casual dormitory-style housing with shared bedrooms and bathrooms. Highseas cannot accomodate families, offsite lodging opportunities can be found at the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce.

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.
Bar Harbor is approximately 1 hour from Bangor, Maine.

Area information:

• Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce
• Acadia National Park

Sponsors

Nov 3, 2013 - Nov 7, 2013 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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