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The Jackson Laboratory, Bar Harbor, ME
December 3-7, 2006
This workshop is designed to provide training in the theory and practice of maintaining mouse colonies for production and research. The newly expanded four-day program is designed for colony managers, animal care technicians and students requiring an understanding of issues relating to the management of animal research and production colonies. (technicians, colony managers, students, Ph.D. scientists). Topics include: Basic Principals of Mammalian Genetics
Overview of JAX Mice: Nomenclature and Uses
Breeding Strategies
Genetics Quality Control
Importation and Animal Health
Resources for Genetically Engineered Mice
Facility Design
Considerations in Tracking and Storage of Colony Data
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Organized by:
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The Jackson Laboratory |
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Invited Speakers:
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Jennifer Corrigan, M.S., The Jackson Laboratory
Dorcas Corrow, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Peggy Danneman, VMD, M.S., ACLAM, The Jackson Laboratory
James Fahey, D.V.M., Ph.D., ACVM, The Jackson Laboratory
John Fitzpatrick, BSME, P.E., The Jackson Laboratory
Joseph Gile, B.A., The Jackson Laboratory
Dorrance Haught, Ph.D., Purina Mills, Inc.
Cathleen Lutz, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
John Macauley, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
Stephen Rockwood, B.S., The Jackson Laboratory
Evelyn Sargent, B.S., The Jackson Laboratory
David Shaw, M.S., The Jackson Laboratory
Tom Sproule, B.A., The Jackson Laboratory
Rob Taft, Ph.D., The Jackson Laboratory
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Deadline for Abstracts:
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not required
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Registration:
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Enrollment is limited to 40. All items must be submitted before an acceptance decision can be made. Applications will be reviewed until the workshop is full. Application for admission is made by submitting the following items.
-Your curriculum vitae (2 pages maximum)
-A letter briefly describing your institutional affiliation, research or colony management responsibilities and why you wish to attend this workshop -A very brief letter of support from your supervisor or mentor
Applications by women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Applications may be mailed or submitted by e-mail to the event coordinator (contact link above).
Accepted applicants will be provided with registration information.
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E-mail:
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nancy.place@jax.org
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