The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Mouse Colony Management Workshop
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Mouse Colony Management Workshop
Date: March 7th – March 9th, 2011
Venue: The Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (InStem), National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS-TIFR), Bangalore, INDIA
Workshop Synopsis
Transgenic mice with targeted gene deletions are critical for biomedical research –both for understanding gene function as well as for modeling human disease. The generation of transgenic and knockout mice is technically challenging but equally, care of these animals and maintaining stocks is a specialized veterinary practice requiring advanced training. This 3-day lecture course aims to provide an overview of mouse colony management for advanced biomedical research.
The course will provide training in the theory and practice of maintaining mouse colonies for production and research. The 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 and transgenic technology
- 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
Poster and Workshop Schedule
For poster please click here – download poster 
For a detailed workshop schedule please click here – download schedule
Registration details
Registration Fee:
Students: Rs.2000
Post docs/Faculty: Rs. 6000
Non-academics/Industry: Rs. 10,000
Registration fee will cover access to all scientific sessions, official lunches and dinners, tea and snacks, stationery and course materials. Shared lodging accommodation will also be provided. Please note that space is limited and will be offered on a first come first serve basis. Should registrant need to seek or desire single room accommodation, they must stay offsite and transport themselves to the course. No reduction in registration fee can be made for offsite lodging.
Registration Form and Submission
For registration form click here – download registration form doc format
To register please download the registration form above, fill in and send hard-copy along with appropriate payment via courier to:
Attn: Ms. Archana Jain
The Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (InStem)
National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS-TIFR)
G.K.V.K Post, Bellary Rd
Bangalore 560065, India.
So that registration forms reach us by the 10th of February, please also send your registration form as an attachment to archanaj[at]ncbs.res.in and ambikan[at]ncbs.res.in.
Successful and unsuccessful registrants will be notified by the 21st of February so that those from outside Bangalore can also finalize their travel plans for the course.
Demand Drafts that have been received from unsuccessful applicants, we be will sent back after the 21st of February.
There is a limit of 75 people and the workshop is expected to be in demand so early registration is encouraged.
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION IS 10th February, 2011
Contact for enquiries regarding registration: archanaj [at] ncbs.res.in and ambikan[at]ncbs.res.in
Payment details
Payment should be made ONLY by Bank Demand Draft (DD) payable at Bangalore to “The Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine”.