This four-day intensive hands-on workshop is for those wishing to obtain practical training in surgical techniques for the laboratory mouse. In addition to surgical procedures, topics covered include mouse biomethods, anatomy, aseptic technique, suturing and microscope use. SURGICAL PROCEDURES TAUGHT: Vasectomy; Castration; Splenectomy; Adrenalectomy; Nephrectomy; Thymectomy; Ovariectomy; Ovarian transplantation; Jugular vein catheterization; Additional procedures may be covered upon request and as time and ACUC approval permits. REGISTRATION: $2,100 fee includes all course materials
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