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Workshop on Stereotaxic Surgery in the Laboratory Mouse

Master stereotaxic surgical techniques

This intensive workshop is ideal for researchers at any stage of their career who seek specialized training in precise and reproducible stereotaxic surgical techniques for brain manipulation such as brain cannulation, brain injection and cerebral spinal fluid collection.

In-Person Capacity: 16

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Apr

8 - 10

2025

About

Gain practical experience in a variety of stereotaxic techniques essential for accurately targeting specific regions of the brain in laboratory mice. This hands-on workshop provides detailed instruction on how to use a stereotaxic device and guides participants through every step of the surgical process, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of both the theory and practice behind stereotaxic guided brain manipulation.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Standards of survival surgery
  • How to read a Vernier scale and Brain Atlas
  • Animal positioning (ear bar placement)
  • How to define bregma
  • Intracranial drilling
  • Brain injection and brain cannulation (including ICVC and Bilateral)
  • CSF (cerebral spinal fluid) collection

This in-person workshop offers a unique opportunity to work directly with experienced instructors, receive personalized feedback, and develop your surgical skillset in a supportive, hands-on environment.

Completion of the workshop may be used towards continuing education units for AALAS and Academy of Surgical Research (ASR) re-certification. 

Accommodation Information

We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Erin McDevitt at 207-288-6659 or [email protected].

Registration

Waitlist

Registration is at capacity. Join the waiting list to be contacted if space becomes available.

For planning purposes the registration Fee is: $1750; Optional Shared Lodging Fee: $300

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Travel Information

Attendees will be responsible for their own travel and lodging arrangements for the duration of this event.

On-Campus

Lodging accommodations at JAX’s Highseas Conference Center is available for an additional fee. Highseas, located approximately 1 mile from The Jackson Laboratory, is a spacious estate built in 1912, overlooking the entrance to Frenchman Bay and adjacent to beautiful Acadia National Park. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation to the Conference Center. We do provide shuttles to and from the main campus for the duration of the course. Highseas is handicap accessible (please indicate accessibility needs in registration). This lodging option cannot accommodate families. Rooms may be shared with other participants.

Off-Campus

Participants interested in securing off-campus lodging may refer to the Bar Harbor Chamber of Commerce website for a guide on hotels, motels, bed & breakfasts, and short-term rentals in the Bar Harbor area.

Meals will be provided by JAX’s campus dining services throughout the event. Participants staying off-campus may still partake in evening meals at Highseas. Please refer to the event schedule for more information.

Participants must adhere to Maine State travel, health and safety guidelines at the time of the event and use good judgement when arranging lodging. We recommend participants be familiar with their hotel’s cancellation policies prior to booking. The Jackson Laboratory is not responsible for lodging expenses or losses incurred due to the cancellation or rescheduling of an event.

Event Contact

Lexi Hennigan, B.S.

People

Leanne MiceliLeanne Miceli, A.S., RALATTechnical Training Specialist | She/Her
Richard Mills, Ph.D.Chief Scientific OfficerStoelting

Sotelting Co.
Fine Science Tools

INSTECH - Sponsor
Kent Scientific

Silver Level

Hamilton Company

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