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Enhance your surgical skillset
This three-day workshop is designed for researchers seeking hands-on, advanced surgical training in vascular catheterization techniques in the laboratory mouse.
In-Person Capacity: 16
Oct
6 - 8
2025
Receive hands-on training from experts in the field to develop the advanced surgical skills required to perform vascular catheterization in laboratory mice. You will receive step-by-step instruction in each surgical procedure as well as information on:
Surgical Techniques Covered Include:
In addition to catheterization techniques, foundational information necessary for successful surgical outcomes will also be covered, including:
Why Attend?
You will leave this in-person workshop with valuable skills that can be applied to your research projects. Our experienced and supportive surgical instructors will provide personalized feedback as you work through each procedure.
Completion of this workshop may be used for continuing educational units for AALAS and Academy of Surgical Research (ASR) recertification.
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To request accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact Erin McDevitt at 207-288-6659 or [email protected].
Standard registration fee: $1,750
Optional on-campus lodging: $300
Course/Workshop registration fees include all workshop materials, supplies, and most meals. Optional shared lodging is available at the Highseas Conference Center for an additional cost.
Registration is only confirmed once full payment has been received. Payment in full is due 45 days before the start of the course. You can pay using Visa, Mastercard, or American Express during registration or select Check Payment. If paying by academic or personal check, payment is due immediately upon acceptance into the workshop. Checks should be made payable to The Jackson Laboratory and mailed to Bank of America, 90260, Collection Center Dr, Chicago, IL 60693. Be sure to include your name and the event title on any checks. Wire transfers will be accepted only with prior authorization; contact the event planner for further instructions. All bank charges associated with payment are the responsibility of the course participant.
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. We will be providing transportation from the Highseas Conference Center to the course venue for the duration of the course. Highseas is handicap accessible (please indicate accessibility needs in registration). This lodging option cannot accommodate families. Highseas lodging is dormitory style and rooms may be shared with other participants.
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.
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