Course "The Management of Genetically Modified Rodent Colonies"

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The course covers the management of GM rodents from the breeding husbandry and care and methods to securing genetic material according to the latest views. The generation of transgenics is not a prime subject of this course.

Theoretical and practical views are presented. The programme includes a session where participants are give the opportunity to present one or more cases from their daily practice for discussion with the faculty and other participants.

If you want to know more about our courses contact General Secretary at: secretary@fondazioneguidobernardini.org

From:

15/10/2015

To:

16/10/2015

Location:

Italy

Duration: 2 days
Registration fee: 500 euro + 22% VAT
Registration includes:

- Participation in the scientific program
- Coffee breaks
- Meals during the meeting
- Welcome dinner
- Training supplementary material

The course will only run if we have reached the minimum number of participants within 4 weeks of the course commencement.

After registering, you'll receive an Order Acknowledgement confirming your registration. Payment of the fee is due before course commencement. The invoice will be provided after full payment has been received and in any case by September, 25.

No refund will be given for cancellation received after invoice raising.

CPD Credits:

This course awards 10 CPD credits by IAT, 30 CPD credits by the Society of Biology and 1,5 day continuing education by Swiss Veterinary Association.

Recipients:

Facility managers and supervisors, animal welfare officers, veterinarians, lab. biologists, senior technicians, GM colony breeding coordinators and managers.

Contents:

Colony organization; Breeding; Animal characterisation and identification; Animal welfare; Ethical considerations; Cryo-banking; Databases and networks.

Language: English
Materials:
SYLLABUS
Hotel:

We can help you to organize accommodation close to the venue, please feel free to contact us.

Please be aware that the Milan EXPO Exhibition occurring  at the same dates, rooms are limited and we recommend that you book your hotel as soon as possible

The hotels are about 1 hour (64 km) from Milan-Malpensa airport; the expected taxi fare is 90 Euros and about 20 minutes (13 km) from Milan-Linate airport; the expected taxi fare is about 25 Euros