There are several different hotels at different rates near the venue; we are able to organize your stay in Milan according to your specific needs.

The uniqueness of our courses is that they are constantly in evolution as science and technology themselves evolve. This way we are able to offer you state-of-the-art insights into the very latest developments . Our claim “never stop learning” says it all!

There are no final exams. The rationale of our courses is that the involvement of attendees in class discussions ensures a high level of participation and attention.

With a combination of theoretical and practical sessions you will be guided through a variety of topics; the classes have a maximum of 5 to 10 attendees, so as to ensure that everyone will benefit from the personal attention of the trainers.

The proposed courses generally start on a Monday at 9:30 a.m. They last from 2 to 5 days and the final day closes not later to 3:00 p.m.

Our teachers are part of a team and with their professionalism they lead the attendees through the world of laboratory animal science. If you share our commitment you may qualify to join us.

The Fondazione Guido Bernardini aims specifically to offer high quality training programs, so for us it is of the utmost importance that all applicants should have a strong professional background and experience in line with our aims.

The Leonardo Automation Club is a spontaneous association of people sharing the same passion and interest for technology. All members get the chance to learn and network on automation systems and their benefits for the lab animal science industry. At the same time automation is also a powerful and unique key to greatly enhance safety and ergonomics in all aspects of daily operation and data management within animal facilities. Safety and ergonomics are the areas of major focus in the education programs offered by Fondazione Guido Bernardini and this is where the Fondazione and the Leonardo Automation Club meet and share strong synergies.

- Those who have recently undertaken a career in laboratory animal science. - Established researchers or facility managers seeking to increase their knowledge or to receive additional training & updating. - Anyone interested in learning the principles and practices of LAS.