Self Head Fixation Training for the Study of Perceptual Decisions in Mice
In this webinar, Andrea Benucci, PhD discusses a setup developed in his laboratory for high-throughput behavioral training of mice based on voluntary head fixation.
#ExpertAnswers: Alicia Brantley on Novel Object Tests
In this episode of Expert Answers, join Alicia Brantley, PhD as she answers questions from a recent webinar on Novel Object Tests.
Improving Animal Model Translation, Welfare, and Operational Efficiency with Appropriate Housing and Infrastructure Design
In this webinar, John Hasenau, DVM and Jeffrey Zynda discuss practical options for housing and infrastructural design to sustainably improve animal welfare, data reporting and reproducibility.
#ExpertAnswers: Brendan Dougherty on Sex Hormones and Neuroplasticity
Dr. Brendan Dougherty discusses respiratory neuroplasticity, and how sex hormones affect the regulation of breathing.
From “Artificial” to “Real”: What 24/7 Home Cage Monitoring Teaches Us In Pre-Clinical Neurodegenerative Disease Models
Experts discuss an innovative and scalable home cage monitoring solution called Digital Ventilated Cage (DVC), showing how it can be used to study neurodegenerative diseases and monitor biorhythmicity of small rodents.
PET/MRI Occupancy Studies – Basic Principles and Applications in Neuroimaging
Join PET experts Dr. Placzek and Dr. Mandeville for an overview of their current projects centring around the core principles of PET and MRI occupancy studies.
Rodent Models of Pharmacotherapy and Chronotherapy for Obesity and Cardiometabolic Disease
Join Christopher Axelrod and Sander Kooijman, PhD for a discussion on their research into combatting obesity using various new therapies.
#ExpertAnswers: Julio Ayala & Matt Robinson on Stress, Exercise, Metabolism and Obesity
In this episode of #ExpertAnswers join Dr. Julio Ayala and Dr. Matt Robinson as they answer questions from a recent webinar where they [...]
#ExpertAnswers: Scott Hall on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Dr. Scott Hall answers questions relating to his research on impulsive behaviors commonly associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
#ExpertAnswers: Simon Schultz & Michael Goard on Two-Photon Neuroimaging
Simon Schultz, PhD and Michael Goard, PhD address questions related to their research on studying neuronal circuits across major hippocampal regions, primarily using two-photon microscopy in awake head-fixed mice
How Estrogen Influences Respiratory Function and Spinal Respiratory Neuroplasticity
Dr. Brendan Dougherty discusses how sex hormones influence respiratory function and the development of respiratory neuroplasticity.
Increasing Reproducibility and Reliability of Novel Object Tests Through Standardization and Automation
In this webinar, Dr. Alicia Brantley summarizes some of the challenges to reproducing novel object tests and the physical and technological solutions she's exploring to overcome these challenges.
#ExpertAnswers: Corina Bondi on Traumatic Brain Injury
In this episode of #ExpertAnswers join Dr. Corina Bondi, from the University of Pittsburgh, as she answers questions from a [...]
What Hurts the Most? Mechanical Stimulation Made Easy with the 300C-I
Chris Rand of Aurora Scientific discusses the 300C-I: Dual-Mode Indenter, an automated electronic von Frey device for use in pain research and neuroscience experiments.
Comfort Food: Effects of Stress and High-Fat Diets on Neuronal Activity and Mitochondrial Remodeling in Mice
Julio Ayala, PhD and Matthew Robinson, PhD share their research focusing on feeding behavior in mice and the effects of stress and exercise on metabolism. They will discuss neuronal activity and high-fat diets as well as mitochondrial remodeling and exercise training in mouse models of obesity.
Science of Aging: A Physiological & Translational Perspective
Science of Aging - A Physiological & Translational Perspective: A webinar series covering fundamentals, late-breaking research and novel discoveries in the field of aging science.
Reductions in Impulsivity in an Animal Model of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Dr. F. Scott Hall presents his research that focuses on treatments for impulsive behavior commonly associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Multimodal Behavioral Assessment After Experimental Brain Trauma
Corina Bondi, PhD discusses her research on experimental traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the resulting cognitive deficits for TBI survivors.
Hippocampal Neural Circuits in Awake Head-Fixed Mice Navigating a Real-World Environment
In this webinar, Dr. Simon Schultz and Dr. Michael Goard present their research using two-photon microscopy in awake head-fixed mice to study the neuronal circuits of hippocampus.
#ExpertAnswers: Lauren Woodie and Matt Morris on Metabolism, Diet, & Energy Expenditure
Dr. Lauren Woodie and Dr. Matthew Morris answer questions from a recent webinar on metabolism, diet, and energy expenditure in mouse models.
Sex, Sugar, Fat, and Heat: Factors That Affect Energy Budgets, Weight Management and Behaviors in Mice
Dr. Lauren Woodie and Dr. Matthew Morris present their research involving metabolism, diet, and energy expenditure in mouse models.
Stimulating and Recording Neuronal Activity During Traditional fMRI, and the Benefits When Doing This at “Zero” Echo Time
Experts discuss electrical and optical-based techniques capable of stimulating and recording neuronal activity during fMRI, share examples using these tools to study neurovascular coupling, and introduce a method to acquire fMRI data at zero echo time and discuss the advantages over traditional fMRI technique.
#ExpertAnswers: Robert Wykes & Anthony Umpierre on Studying Epilepsy Using Microscopy, Electrophysiology, and Optogenetics
In this episode of Expert Answers, Drs. Wykes and Umpierre discuss how microscopy, electrophysiology, and optogenetics are used to study microglial calcium signaling and epileptic networks in awake head-fixed mice.
#ExpertAnswers: Fred Beasley on Obesity
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: Sharon Ladyman & Vicki Vieira-Potter on Metabolic Phenotyping
In this episode of #ExpertAnswers join Sharon Ladyman, PhD and Victoria Vieira-Potter, PhD as they answer questions from a recent webinar where they [...]
