Training

The Mouse Biology Program (MBP) offers a range of training opportunities designed to equip researchers, students, and professionals with the skills needed for successful mouse model research. Our training programs cover various aspects of mouse biology, from colony management to advanced phenotyping and genetic engineering techniques. Each program is led by experienced staff and tailored to provide hands-on experience, ensuring participants gain practical knowledge applicable to their research.

Available Training Programs

• Colony Management and Husbandry
  This program offers foundational training in mouse colony management, covering best practices for breeding, weaning, and maintaining genetic integrity. Participants learn to monitor health, implement genotyping protocols, and manage colony logistics efficiently.
• Genetic Engineering Techniques
  Learn the latest genetic engineering methods, including CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, embryonic stem cell manipulation, and transgenic techniques. This training covers everything from designing constructs to producing genetically modified mice, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of mouse model development.
• Phenotyping and Behavioral Assessment
  Our phenotyping training focuses on designing and implementing tests to assess genetically modified mice’s behavioral, motor, sensory, and metabolic characteristics. Participants receive hands-on instruction in administering phenotype tests, analyzing data, and interpreting results to support impactful research.
• Cryopreservation and Reproductive Technologies
  This course teaches cryopreservation techniques for embryos and sperm and reproductive technologies like in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer. Participants gain skills in preserving and recovering genetic lines, enabling them to support long-term research objectives and maintain genetic continuity.

Who Can Participate?

Our training programs are open to researchers, graduate students, lab technicians, and professionals in biomedical research. Whether you are new to mouse model studies or looking to enhance your skills, we offer programs suitable for all experience levels. Participants can also request custom training tailored to their project needs or research goals.

Explore training opportunities at MBP to gain hands-on skills, expand your research capabilities, and stay at the forefront of mouse model research.

Design Your Mouse Design Consultation Molecular Constructs ES Cell Targeting Transgenic Models Knockout Models Knockin Models Conditional Models Genetic Humanized Models PDX Modeling

Manage Your Mouse Management Consultation Veterinary Services Vivaria & Health Services Colony Management Services Genotyping Services Cryopreservation & Cryorecovery Reproductive Services

Study Your Mouse Phenotyping Consultation Behavioral Phenotyping Metabolic Phenotyping Morphological & Physiological Phenotyping Embryo Phenotyping Imaging Services Pathology Services Data Analysis & Interpretation Phenology Sperm Phenotyping

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