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Setup and Use of the 3-in-1 Whole Animal System
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Sponsor: Aurora Scientific, Inc.
The Aurora Scientific team will perform a live virtual demonstration of their 3-in-1 Whole Animal System, using a methodology focused overview of the 3 main experimental techniques for assessing contractility of whole muscle in murine models.
Functional Recovery of the Musculoskeletal System Following Injury – Leveraging the Large Animal Model
Thursday, December 8, 2022
Sponsor: Aurora Scientific, Inc.
Partner: American Physiological Society
Watch Dr. Sarah Greising discuss the current pathophysiologic understanding of the skeletal muscle remaining following traumatic musculoskeletal injuries.
Investigating a Novel Regulator of Atrial Contractility
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Sponsor: Aurora Scientific, Inc.
Partners: American Physiological Society, European Council for Cardiovascular Research
Dr. David Barefield gives an in-depth discussion on his research investigating the role of the MyBP-HL protein in atrial contractility.
Identification and Classification of Tongue-Innervating Mechanoreceptors
Thursday, March 31, 2022
Sponsor: Aurora Scientific, Inc.
Join Yalda Moayedi, PhD, for a discussion on how tongue-innervating neurons can be clearly identified and classified according to their mechanosensory functionalities.
Musculoskeletal Complications of Cancer and its Treatments
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Sponsor: Aurora Scientific, Inc.
Partner: American Physiological Society
Dr. Andrea Bonetto discusses the importance of musculoskeletal preservation in cancer treatment and shares evidence that bone preservation directly impacts muscle size and function in cachexia.
Aging and Skeletal Muscle Plasticity
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Sponsor: Aurora Scientific, Inc.
Partners: American Physiological Society, Alliance for Aging Research
Join Sue Bodine, PhD for a deep dive into her research focused on the decline in muscle mass with aging and the role that innervation plays in muscle atrophy.
Experimental Muscle Mechanics in Aging and Disease
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Sponsor: Aurora Scientific, Inc.
Partners: American Physiological Society, Alliance for Aging Research
Join Dr. Rizwan Qaisar and Matt Borkowski for a deep dive into the experimental protocols used for measuring muscle function and mechanics for in vivo and in vitro research.
What Hurts the Most? Mechanical Stimulation Made Easy with the 300C-I
Friday, January 29, 2021
Sponsor: Aurora Scientific, Inc.
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.
Mitochondrial Membrane Lipids and Respiratory Efficiency
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Sponsor: Aurora Scientific, Inc.
Partner: American Physiological Society
OBESITY SERIES 2020: Join Katsu Funai to learn how mitochondrial membrane lipids can affect metabolic efficiency and propensity for obesity-related diseases.
Decoding Turbulent Chemical Plumes with Improved Signal Processing and Machine Learning
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Sponsor: Aurora Scientific, Inc.
Join Dr. Burgués as he demonstrates how he has built faster and more reliable MOX sensors for tracking turbulent chemical plumes.
An Improved Method for Studying Mouse Diaphragm Function
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Sponsor: Aurora Scientific, Inc.
A detailed and ready-to-use protocol on the design and manufacturing of diaphragm clamps, and how to mount them to a muscle force measurement system.
Considerations for Rigorous Pre-clinical Studies in Murine Muscular Dystrophy
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Sponsors: Aurora Scientific, Inc., Myologica
Partner: Muscular Dystrophy Association
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.
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