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Introduction to microbiological monitoring in rodents facilities


The course is designed to provide the participants with key concepts of the microbiological monitoring of laboratory rodents and their environment.

The program includes an overview on traditional and emerging pathogenic agents, the description of different screening techniques for animals and biologicals. In addition, the necessary assessments in relation to the factors that influence the approach of the screening plan, from the housing system in use to the identification of the microbiological unit will be discussed.

An open session will provide opportunities to discuss the practical challenges related to the management of a microbiological monitoring program.

 
Course details:

From:

22/05/2025

To:

22/05/2025

Language: English
Teaching method:

Online course
Location:

Cisco Webex Platform

Duration: 1 day
Teaching hours:

7 hours
Target audience:

Facility and unit managers and supervisors, veterinarians, persons responsible for overseeing the welfare and care of animals, quality assurance managers,animal technologists, senior technicians.
Learning outcomes:

The course participants should be able to:

  • Understand the importance of a health monitoring program for laboratory rodents
  • Describe traditional and emerging agents
  • Describe the main concepts of FELASA guidelines
  • Compare traditional methods to new approaches for screening the animals
  • Identify the main advantages and disadvantages of different systems
  • Understand the importance of screening biologicals and describe the methods used
  • Understand the impact of housing system on traditional microbiological monitoring
  • Understand the application of environmental microbiological monitoring in Individually Ventilated Cages (IVCs)
Teaching materials:

Copies of all the presentations will be available for download few days after the course
Number of participants:

Maximum 20
Selection of the participants:

CVs will be reviewed by the Course Committee to ensure that the applicants have the same professional scope in order to share common background and to maximize the training experience.
Registration fee:

160 Euro + VAT if applicable
Registration includes:
  • Participation in the scientific program
  • Training course material
  • Training Course Certificate

In the application form the CV is mandatory, it will be reviewed by the Scientific Committee to ensure that the applicants have the same professional scope in order to share common background and to maximize the training experience. You will be informed when the application is approved.

The course confirmation will be accompanied by payment details.

The invoice will be issued within 10 days after the course confirmation and cannot be changed, so please make sure you have provided us with the correct information (to be checked on the Proforma Invoice). Only digital version of invoices will be sent to participants.

Payment of the fee is due before course commencement. Bank fee on your side

Cancellation policy: All cancellations must be made by writing (email or fax) to the secretary. Payment of the balance of the course is due, in full, for cancellation received after invoice raising. Registrants who fail to attend without advance notice are liable for the entire course fee.
More information:

Course Directors: 

  • Alberto Gobbi 
  • Gianpaolo Milite

For more info please contact: secretary@fondazioneguidobernardini.org

 
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