Investigator Training Classes
Investigator Training Classes
The Biologic Resources Laboratory (BRL) offers voluntary, hands-on training opportunities for investigative staff working with laboratory rodents at UIC. Courses support both new and experienced personnel and include instruction in mouse handling and restraint, administration and blood collection techniques, and rodent aseptic surgical technique and perioperative care. Additional details and enrollment information for each course are provided below. Investigators are also encouraged to contact BRL veterinary or training staff for additional training needs.
Investigator Training Classes
Mouse Handling & Techniques Training Classes
BRL Mouse Handling Labs
Mouse handling labs cover basic handling and manual restraint technique training for new users and experienced individuals looking to improve their skills. Led by experienced BRL training staff, Mouse Handling Labs are offered multiple times per week, and users can enroll in multiple sessions, as needed. The BRL will provide training animals and supplies. While not a prerequisite, inexperienced mouse users are highly encouraged to participate in at least one Mouse Handling Lab prior to enrolling in the BRL’s Mouse Administration and Collection Techniques class.
RSVP for Mouse Handling Labs using the calendar below.
BRL Mouse Administration and Collection Techniques
Previously Mouse Handling and Techniques, this training session will cover handling, oral gavage and injection/blood collection methods in mice. The BRL will provide training animals and supplies. Individuals attending are expected to participate and, at a minimum, be willing to pick up a mouse and perform an intraperitoneal injection. While not a prerequisite, inexperienced mouse users are highly encouraged to participate in at least one Mouse Handling Lab prior to enrolling in this course.
RSVP for Mouse Administration and Collection Techniques using the calendar below.
Rodent Aseptic Technique and Perioperative Care class
The purpose of the course is to provide training on key perioperative principles for personnel conducting survival surgery with research rodents at University of Illinois Chicago. The course includes information on instrument sterilization, surgical area preparation, animal preparation, aseptic technique, and post-operative care. Prior experience in surgery is not expected. This class session includes a lecture and hands-on exercises. Participants are required to register for the class online.
RSVP for this course using the calendar below.