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Laboratory Animal Sciences in Antwerp, Belgium

Oct. 4-29, 2010

Sep 1, 2010

 

The aim of this integrated theoretical and practical course is to teach students – within the frame of European legislation regarding Laboratory Animals – how to handle and use laboratory animals in biomedical research via addressing topics such as: legislation, ethics, basic biology including transgenesis and species-specific behavior, husbandry, hygiene, health management, anesthesia, analgesia, euthanasia, 3 R’s. The necessary practical skills are trained and students are given an overview of current animal models, their use, their relevance and possible alternatives.

• Date: October 4, 2010 to October 29, 2010
• Place: Antwerp, Belgium
• Leaflet
• Registration form

• Contact:
  Prof. Chris van Ginneken
  chris.vanginneken@ua.ac.be

 

 

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