Colony Management

Ensure the success of your research with expert colony management services, offering comprehensive care and customized solutions for your mouse models with the Mouse Biology Program.

The Mouse Biology Program provides customized colony management services to support your research efficiently and effectively. Our team handles all aspects of colony maintenance, from basic breeding and Cre matings to managing complex alleles and microbiome manipulations. Housed in secure, dedicated vivaria, colonies are maintained under strict health standards with regular pathogen surveillance and veterinary care. We minimize cage numbers, collect samples as needed, and provide updates to ensure seamless integration with your research goals, saving you time and resources while ensuring optimal outcomes in many ways:

Consultation and Strategy Development

We begin by conducting a thorough one-on-one consultation to understand your specific research goals and objectives. Our team of experienced researchers collaborates with you to develop a tailored experimental strategy that encompasses all essential elements. This process includes evaluating potential genetic modifications, determining breeding schemes, identifying phenotyping requirements, and outlining statistical analyses to be used. By carefully considering these factors upfront, we ensure that the experimental design aligns with your research questions, maximizes accuracy, and supports reproducible results.

Customized Study Planning

Our study planning services are highly flexible, accommodating a wide range of research focuses, including disease mechanisms, therapeutic interventions, and genetic pathways. We design studies to directly address your specific research questions, implementing controls that enhance the validity of results. Our team selects the most relevant phenotyping endpoints to measure outcomes accurately and determines appropriate sample sizes to maintain statistical power and significance. This comprehensive planning approach ensures that the study delivers clear, interpretable, and actionable findings.

Phenotyping Protocol Integration

Integrating standardized and validated phenotyping protocols into your experimental design is a key component of our services. We tailor the protocols to ensure that they measure relevant biological outcomes accurately. Our assessments cover a broad spectrum, including behavioral tests for neurological function, metabolic profiling for energy balance and glucose metabolism, and cardiovascular assessments for heart rate and blood pressure monitoring. By applying these protocols consistently, we maintain the integrity and reproducibility of your experimental results.

Genetic Analysis Planning

For studies involving genetically modified models, our services include detailed planning for genotyping, gene expression analysis, and sequence validation. We guide you through each stage of genetic analysis, ensuring that modifications are accurately tracked and verified. This includes advising on the best approaches for PCR validation, RNA sequencing, or other relevant analyses, and coordinating with genetic testing laboratories to facilitate seamless data collection and interpretation.

Data Collection and Analysis Framework

We provide a comprehensive framework for data collection and analysis, ensuring that all measurements are recorded systematically and accurately. This includes setting up robust data entry systems, implementing quality checks to verify data accuracy, and selecting appropriate statistical methods to analyze the data. By ensuring a well-organized data flow, we help maintain consistency and precision in results, supporting clear interpretation and reporting.

Compliance and Ethical Considerations

Compliance with ethical guidelines and regulatory standards is a top priority in our experimental design process. We ensure that all aspects of the design meet the requirements of IACUC protocols and adhere to other animal care standards. Our team provides guidance on obtaining necessary approvals, maintaining animal welfare, and adhering to regulatory requirements throughout the study, supporting ethical and responsible research practices.

Look to the Mouse Biology Program for Expert Colony Management Support

Partnering with the Mouse Biology Program for colony management ensures that your research benefits from expert care, tailored solutions, and reliable results. By entrusting us with the complexities of colony maintenance, you can focus on advancing your discoveries while we handle the rest. Contact us today to discuss how our services can streamline your research and support your goals.

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