Strategic Approaches to Age-Related Metabolic Insufficiency and Transition into Dementia Syndrome
In this webinar, Dr. Dennis Turner delves into dementia syndrome, the metabolic changes that occur, and the importance of proper physiological monitoring of animal models.
USDA Under Fire for Relaxing Animal Welfare Inspection Standards
Originally posted on Scientist.com, this article references a lawsuit filed by the Harvard Law School Animal Law and Policy Clinic against the United States Department of Agriculture for failing to conduct full annual inspections and highlights the need for an independent, transparent assessment program.
Experimental Design Considerations to Optimize Chronic Cardiovascular Telemetry Studies
Phil Griffiths, PhD, presents a summary of chronic cardiovascular telemetry studies and considerations for experimental design.
5 Hot Topics in Refinement of Nonhuman Primate Neuroscience Research
Adapted from an article published in Laboratory Animal Science Professional Magazine, this blog entry highlights the importance of nonhuman primates (NHPs) in neuroscience research as well as five recent evidence-based NHP refinement advances in neuroscience.
Comprehensive Training Program for Rodent Microvascular Surgery
A training program for fundamental and advanced microvascular surgery techniques in different small animal models.
Fine Tuning Nutrient Intake Timing for Cardiac Health
Martin Young, DPhil, provides answers to the top questions from his presentation on fine tuning nutrient intake timing for cardiac health.
Research Technology & Innovation Summits
The 2022 InsideScientific Research Technology & Innovation Summits focus on specific research and therapeutic areas, reviewing how novel technologies and innovative services are advancing discovery in each particular field.
Respiration in Anesthetized Mice: Evidence-Based Recommendations for Improved Monitoring & Supportive Care
Dr. James Marx answers questions from his recent webinar on improving the care and use of mice in biomedical research, with a focus on the effects of anesthetics on respiration.
Fine Tuning Nutrient Intake Timing for Cardiac Health
Martin Young discusses 24-hr circadian rhythms that influence processes like metabolism that are critical to cardiovascular function.
Translational Science Panel: Research Insights and Best Practice for Clinical Relevance
Join Aaron Phillips, Fiona McBryde, and Kevin O'Gallagher for a 1-hour Translational Science panel.
IR Photorefraction and IR Photokeratometry – Measuring Refractive State and Corneal Curvature in Animals and Humans
Q&A Report: Expert discusses IR Photorefraction and IR Photokeratometry
Respiration in Anesthetized Mice: Evidence-Based Recommendations for Improved Monitoring & Supportive Care
Join Dr. James Marx as he discusses improving the care and use of mice in biomedical research, with a focus on the pharmacology behind the effects of anesthetics on respiration.
#ExpertAnswers: Stefano Gaburro and Brun Ulfhake on Aging Science
Join Stefano Gaburro and Brun Ulfhake as they present methods of caged rodent monitoring and better animal welfare that will lead to improved studies of neurodegenerative disease models.
#ExpertAnswers: Xuebin Qin on Inflammation and Immunophysiology
Dr. Xuebin Qin talks about his lab’s development and characterization of new models of SARS-CoV-2 and HIV, and how they use these models to study cardiovascular injury associated with infection.
#ExpertAnswers: Aileen King on Experimental Protocol
Dr. Aileen King discusses how even small changes to experimental protocol can substantially impact both welfare and data interpretation when studying blood glucose homeostasis in mice.
IR Photorefraction and IR Photokeratometry – Measuring Refractive State and Corneal Curvature in Animals and Humans
Prof. Frank Schaeffel discusses the optical principles, image processing algorithms, calibration, and potential pitfalls within IR photorefraction and IR photokeratometry.
RRSSC – Rodent Inhalation and Injectable Anaesthesia Workshop
This workshop is essential for those who want to gain insight into administering injectable and inhalation anesthetics while monitoring vital physiological parameters in rats and mice.
RRSSC – Module A: Microsurgical Techniques Training Course
Module A focuses on blood vessel anastomoses, nerve repair, skin flap preparation, and other techniques.
RRSSC – Module B: Experimental Research Techniques
This training module is essential for those who want to master experimental research techniques on small rodents using the operating microscope’s power and basic microsurgical techniques.
RRSSC – Module C: Radio Telemetry in Small Rodents
Module C is essential for those who want to master the insertion of telemetric units into the peritoneal cavity or subcutaneously in rodents.
Sex, Drugs and Protocol: How Researcher Choices Impact Experimental Outcomes in Preclinical Diabetes Research
Aileen King presents data showing that small alterations to experimental protocol and choice of model can impact on both welfare and data interpretation when studying blood glucose homeostasis in mice.
#ExpertAnswers: Dudley Lamming on Aging Science
Join Dudley Lamming, PhD an Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, as he answers questions from a recent webinar that focuses on his research involving how diets can affect metabolic health and longevity.
#ExpertAnswers: Phil Griffiths on Telemetry
Join Phil Griffiths, PhD as he answers questions from a recent webinar on Telemetry 101 where he discusses the benefits of using telemetry and the specific advantages of ADInstruments’ new small animal telemetry systems.