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University of Alexandria
Medical Research Institute
Medical Technology Center
HANDS ON BASIC TECHNIQUES NEEDED IN:
THE USE OF LABORATORY ANIMALS IN EXPERIMENTAL MEDICINE AND RESEARCH
Organized By
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Samy Afifi M.D, Ph.D
(Boston University, USA)
02- 04 April 2012
3-Days workshop
In biomedical research, laboratory animals have taken on enormous importance as models for elucidating and predicting behaviour, health, and diseases or for information regarding basic biologic processes. In most areas of research, there is an increasing recognition that constant, dependable experimental conditions are essential in order to obtain reproducible and reliable information. Most investigators are aware of the need for a research system with as few variables as possible, but oftentimes the laboratory animal is not considered. Therefore, The purpose of this workshop is to provide a solid understanding of basic techniques needed to use laboratory animals in research. The workshop will concentrate on the use of mice, rats, guinea pig and hamster. Training will be achieved through classroom and laboratory work. Attendants will gain significant experience in manipulating, housing and care of laboratory animals. Also, will have hands on training on the basic techniques needed to conduct critically appraised research on those laboratory animals models and their relevance.
In Laboratory work, all attendants will master all the following techniques:
1-Handling and animal dissection
2-injection and bleeding of animals
3-immunization
4-skin irritation , contact and delayed hypersensitivity
5-induction of ascites
6-Induction of diabetes
7-Using mice in maintaining cell lines
8-Minor surgical procedure ( subcutaneous implantation)
Who should attend?
Postgraduates and graduates working in various fields of biomedical research (Immunology, Virology, Microbiology, pharmacology, biochemistry, Surgery ect…), personnel of pharmaceutical companies as well as all laboratory personnel dealing with animal models in biomedical research.
Topics Covered
1)Introduction; general aspects of laboratory animal science, laboratory animal house: design, handling, marking, exercise…etc.
2)Nutrition of laboratory animals.
3)Mice-rats: practical training (handling).
4)Biology and husbandry of laboratory animals.
5)Preparation of protocol of animal experiment.
6)Hamster – Rabbits: practical training (techniques).
7)Anesthesia/analgesia.
8)Laboratory animals as a model of human diseases, ethical aspects of animal experimentation.
9)Animal perfusion.
10)Sensitization test.
11)Acute systemic cytotoxicity.
Course Program
09:30 AM – 11:30 AM Lectures
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Break
12:00 PM – 04:00 PM Practical work
A certificate will be awarded upon completion of the course
Location
Animal care facilities. Medical Technology Center
Speakers
Prod Dr. Mahammed Samy Afifi
Dr. Vet. Khaled Abd El Razek, Ph.D.
Vet. El-Sayeda Zeinab
Teaching Staff of the Medical Research Institute, Alexandria University.
Registration Fees
600 LE for Egyptian university staff members
1000 LE for others
600 $ for non Egyptian
Accommodation is available upon prior request of at least one month before the course start date:
100 LE for Single room/day
150 LE for Double room/day
For further enquiries, please contact
Mrs. Mai Kotb Tel: 01063436912
Add: 71 Vector Emanuel St., Smouha, Alexandria
Phone : 03-4266213/17/18 FAX : 03-4266214
E-mail : medrinal@hotmail.com
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