1. Mouse Research Models/Mouse 101 September 2015

2. Mouse Research Models/Mouse 101 The presentations included in this course will be recorded and archived on the CCR Mouse 101 website: http://ccrod.cancer.gov/confluence/x/FgCzhttp://ccrod.cancer.gov/confluence/x/FgCz Your NIH login username and password are required to access this site.

3. Mouse Research Models/Mouse 101 The PowerPoint presentations will be made available after the lectures on the Mouse Research Models website: http://ccrod.cancer.gov/confluence/x/FgCzhttp://ccrod.cancer.gov/confluence/x/FgCz

4. Mouse Research Models/Mouse 101 Hands-on Training Modules: Handling and Restraining Mice Confidently: Includes a review of normal mouse behavior and recognition of sick mice and euthanasia techniques. Oral Gavage and other Injection Techniques: sc, ip, im Blood Sampling Techniques: Mandibular, saphenous and tail nick. Genotype sampling and Identification Techniques: tail snip (pre-weanling and adults) ; identification with ear tags, ear punch and tattoo marking. Isoflurane anesthesia for mice: includes proper use of equipment, hands- on mouse anesthesia, and management of waste anesthetic gases. Pulmonary Metastasis Assay (PuMA) Optical Imaging 3-hour Basic Surgery training course (offered once a month) contact Olga Kuznetsova to be added to the waiting list.

5. Mouse Research Models/Mouse 101 Hands-on training classes will start the first week of November Registration for hands-on training modules will be conducted through email Send an email to Melody Roelke-Parker (melodyr@mail.nih.gov) with “Mouse 101” as the subject.melodyr@mail.nih.gov Must be enrolled in the Animal Exposure Program (AEP) to be able to handle living animals

6. Mouse Research Models/Mouse 101 For information on the CCR Animal Program please visit the CCR Animal Resource Program Office website at: https://ccr.cancer.gov/about/animal-resource- program