Genetically altered rodents: Colony management, breeding strategies and genetic quality control
This training will cover the best practice elements of running a Colony Management (CM) programme.
Details
When? Thursday 19 September 2024, 9:00 to 17:00
Where? Francis Crick Institute
CPD Approved This event is approved for CPD
Learning outcomes
- Understand the key factors required for optimal colony management (CM);
- Understand and apply useful tips and tools to assist with implementation of optimal colony management;
- Understand and apply the organisational management structures and services necessary for optimal CM;
- Understand quality assurance and maintenance processes of inbred & GA strains, and evaluate their own set up to implement relevant pipelines;
- Evaluate data analysis for GA Colonies, with particular reference to genetic background and microbiome.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
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