#ExpertAnswers: Carl Petersen & Alexei Verkhratsky on Functional Neuroimaging
In this episode of Expert Answers, Dr. Carl Petersen and Alexei Verkhratsky discuss astrocyte-mediated homeostatic control of the central nervous system, and how optical and 2-photon microscopy can be used for functional neuroimaging.
#ExpertAnswers: Zhen Yan & Diego Bohórquez on Obesity
Zhen Yan and Diego Bohórquez present case studies demonstrating the use of automated home cage phenotyping for preclinical obesity research.
Introduction to CEST for MRI Assessment of Brain Ischemia and Cancer Lesions
Dr. Marty Pagel introduces the CEST MRI technique, demonstrates a basic experiment, and explains why measuring protein, acid, and metabolite content can be so beneficial in applications of brain ischemia and cancer.
Studying Epilepsy in Awake Head-Fixed Mice Using Microscopy, Electrophysiology, and Optogenetics
Experts discuss how microscopy, electrophysiology, and optogenetics are used to study microglial calcium signaling and epileptic networks in awake head-fixed mice.
#ExpertAnswers: Chris Ward, Ramzi Khairallah & Sharon Hesterlee on Muscular Dystrophy
This episode of #ExpertAnswers features Dr. Chris Ward, Co-founder and scientific officer at myologica, Dr. Ramzi Khairallah, co-founder and president [...]
From Pregnancy to Menopause: Studies of Physical Activity, Behavior, and Energy Balance in Mice
Sharon Ladyman and Vicki Vieira-Potter share their research on the effects of hormones and pregnancy on daily activity in mice.
Academy of Surgical Research Virtual Annual Meeting 2020
Register for the 36th Annual Academy of Surgical Research Virtual Meeting to join surgical research professionals around the world in a two-day exploration of surgical techniques, research applications, technology advancements and industry trends.
Case Studies in Home Cage Monitoring: Rodent Behavior, Circadian Biology and Animal Welfare
Joanna Moore and Kenneth Dyar present applications of the DVC® system from different research perspectives and discuss how home cage monitoring can be used to study animal model development, physiology and behavior
Perception and Encoding of Temporally Patterned Odour Stimuli in Mice
Dr. Dasgupta explains his unique methodology and applications for analyzing the temporal structure of odour plumes.
Cravings and Weightlifting Squats – Technologies that Explore New Metabolic and Behavioral Research
Zhen Yan and Diego Bohórquez present case studies demonstrating the use of automated home cage phenotyping for preclinical obesity research.
The Brain as a Whole: Executive Neurons and Sustaining Homeostatic Glia
Carl Petersen and Alexei Verkhratsky share their research on homeostatic neuroglia and imaging of neuronal network function.
Considerations for Rigorous Pre-clinical Studies in Murine Muscular Dystrophy
Experts present key considerations in the design of rigorous preclinical studies in rodent models of muscular dystrophy, including animal model selection, assays and endpoints, and how your results can inform translation to the clinic.
#ExpertAnswers: Artem Shatillo & Zsolt Lenkei on Functional Ultrasound Imaging
Experts discuss how functional ultrasound imaging in awake head-fixed mice can help advance basic neuroscience and neurovascular research, as well as preclinical drug discovery.
Animal Model Selection, Study Design and Current Trends in Preclinical Obesity Research
OBESITY SERIES 2020: Dr. Fred Beasley provides an overview of study design, criteria for defining your study aim and expert advice for selecting the ideal rodent model for your preclinical obesity research.
#ExpertAnswers: Marshall McCue on Stable Isotope Tracers in Preclinical Models of Obesity
Marshall McCue discusses case studies using small mammals where 13C-labeled nutrient oxidation is tracked second-by-second in real-time using laser-based stable isotope approaches.
Utilizing Stable Isotope Tracers in Preclinical Models of Obesity
Marshall McCue, PhD presents case studies using small mammals where 13C-labeled nutrient oxidation is tracked second-by-second in real-time using the newest laser-based stable isotope approaches.
Hybrid PET/MR Enables Exploration of New Science Areas
Experts discuss the synergies and implementation of state-of-the-art hybrid PET/MR technology and the new avenues of exploration it affords in the fields of neuroscience, cancer, and metabolic disease through to dual molecular probe development.
Functional Ultrasound (fUS) Imaging in the Brain of Awake Behaving Mice
Experts discuss how functional ultrasound imaging in awake head-fixed mice can help advance basic neuroscience and neurovascular research, as well as preclinical drug discovery.
VO2 MAX Test Optimization for Cardiometabolic Phenotyping in Rodents
Watch this webinar to learn how VO2 Max exercise testing can be used to assess the cardiometabolic phenotype of rodents.
PET Image Reconstruction Overview – Current and Future Trends
Experts provide a guided tour to PET image reconstruction for the application-oriented user. They share the pros and cons, and give you a glimpse of what to expect in the future with exciting insights into future trends.
#ExpertAnswers: Jennifer Petrosino & Chris Adams on VO2 Max
In this episode of Expert Answers, Chris Adams and Jennifer Petrosino discuss VO2Max test optimization for cardiometabolic phenotyping in rodents.
#ExpertAnswers: John Hasenau and Stefano Gaburro on Biosafety in Animal Modeling
John Hasenau and Stefano Gaburro answer questions from a webinar where they discuss current biosafety requirements and what home cage monitoring can teach us in bioexclusion and biocontainment studies.
#ExpertAnswers: DeWayne Townsend and Adam Goodwill on the Fundamentals of Pressure-Volume Loop Analysis
DeWayne Townsend and Adam Goodwill discuss the fundamentals of pressure-volume loop analysis as a means to study cardiac function.
#ExpertAnswers: Miroslaw Janowski and Piotr Walczak on Imaging for Precision Medicine
Miroslaw Janowski and Piotr Walczak discuss how PET/CT imaging can be used to enable image-guided neurointerventions and to study targeted delivery and clearance of therapeutic agents.
Obesity Webinar Series 2020
A webinar series focused on late-breaking research and discovery relating to the physiological mechanisms of obesity-related disease.