Comparative Model Systems: Bates College 2014
A two-week short course for undergraduates from Bates College. This is a short course of Maine IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence.
Location: MDI Biological Laboratory (travel information)
In this hands-on, laboratory-based course, Bates College students will learn to work with the important vertebrate model system, zebrafish, and utilize cutting edge molecular and microscopy techniques to address questions related to protein pathways involved in the developmental process. MDI Biological Laboratory faculty will present information on other models used in research. In the second week, students will investigate the use of mouse models in biomedical research at The Jackson Laboratory.
Partner
Course Co-Director
Sandra Rieger, Ph.D.Assistant ProfessorMDI Biological Laboratory
Course Co-Director
Nancy W. Kleckner, Ph.D.Associate ProfessorBates College
| Date | Location | Topic | Lab |
| May 26 | MDI Biological Laboratory, Morris 201 | Developmental biology | Zebrafish development |
| May 27 | MDI Biological Laboratory, Morris 201 | Confocal microscopy | Confocal imaging of transgenics |
| May 28 | MDI Biological Laboratory, Morris 201 | Microinjection | Microinjection of zebrafish embryos |
| May 29 | MDI Biological Laboratory, Morris 201 | Behavior and Toxicology | Behavioral Assay |
| May 30 | MDI Biological Laboratory, Davis Classroom | Bioinformatics | Pathway Analysis |
| June 2 | JAX, GRB Conference room 3225 | Introduction to mouse genetics and JAX | Biomethods training |
| June 3 | JAX, GRB Training Lab | Ethics, phenotyping and genotyping | Clinical phenotyping |
| June 4 | JAX, GRB Conference Room 3225 and GRB Training Lab | Mutation discovery, behavioral phenotyping | Behavioral phenotyping |
| June 5 | JAX, GRB Conference Room | High throughput phenotyping and optogenetics |
Dormitory style accommodations are double occupancy rooms, shared bathroom, common room, high speed wireless internet, and parking. Our housing is within walking distance of all campus facilities (Note: campus grounds include wooded terrain).
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