Searchable Schedule of Workshops and Training

Course fee: $112

Pre-requisite:

• Must be listed on an active APLAC protocol
• Animal Care and Use Web Program (VSC-PROG-0001)
• VSC Policies & Guideliones (VSC-0043)
• Previous completion of Mouse Handling Workshop (VSC-0021) OR hands-on experience is required

Pre-registration: Required

This course will cover the administration of injectable and gas anesthetics in rats and mice.  Attendees will get hands-on experience in the administration of anesthesia and monitoring of rodents during injectable and gas anesthesia.  Topics addressed include anesthetic induction, monitoring, recovery, supportive care and trouble shooting emergencies. All skill levels are accepted.  

These training seminars are scheduled on an as-needed basis through our online registration form, available on the "Registering for Orientations and Training Workshops" page. 

Available workshops:

Course fee: $50

Pre-requisite:

• Must be listed on an active APLAC protocol
• Animal Care and Use Program - (VSC-0001)
• VSC Policies & Guidelines (VSC-0043)
  
• Comparative Medicine Pavilion Facility Tour (VSC-PROG-0007)
• Radiation Safety Questionnaire (EHS-1755-WEB)

To Obtain Irradiator Access: Required

The VSC uses iLabs to manage RAF irradiator usage. Once you have finished taking the STARS course prerequisites and the onsite tour, apply for an iLabs account to use the RAF Irradiator.

Request irradiator training by going to the Registering for Orientations and Training Workshops page and filling out a request form under the course type: Specialized Training for Animals or Substances.

CMP Irradiator Training is offered every other 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 1-1:30pm.

Course fee: $112

Pre-requisite:

• Must be listed on an active APLAC protocol
• Animal Care and Use training seminar (VSC-PROG-0001)
  
• VSC Policies & Guidelines (VSC-0043) 
  

Pre-registration: Required

In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to handle mice, assess health, perform basic blood sampling/dosing techniques, and appropriate, approved methods of anesthesia and euthanasia. All skill levels are accepted.

Available Workshops:

August

• 08/18, Thursday, 9:00am-12:00pm
• 08/25, Thursday, 9:00am-12:00pm
• 08/29, Monday, 9:00am-12:00pm
  

September

• 09/15, Thursday, 9:00am-12:00pm
• 09/22, Thursday, 9:00am-12:00pm
• 09/29, Thursday, 9:00am-12:00pm

Enroll in this workshop through our online registration form, available on the "Registering for Orientations and Training Workshops" page. 

Course fee: $112

Pre-requisite:

• Must be listed on an active APLAC protocol
• Animal Care and Use training seminar (VSC-PROG-0001)
  
• VSC Policies & Guidelines (VSC-0043)
• Rodent Aseptic Surgery and the Evaluation of Pain and Distress (VSC-0022A)
  

Pre-registration: Required

This workshop has 2 components, VSC-022A & VSC-0022B.

VSC-0022A, Web: Part A (STARS Course Name: Rodent Aseptic Surgery and the Evaluation of Pain and Distress) will show how to prepare surgical facilities and instruments and how to aseptically prepare the animal and surgeon. It includes instruction in anesthesia induction and maintenance, the expectations for monitoring and record keeping, and requirements for post-operative care and analgesia. Additionally, there will be training on recognition of pain and distress in rodents.

VSC-022B, Hands-On: Part B (STARS Course Name: Rodent Aseptic Surgery Workshop) This hands-on workshop will help you interpret Stanford’s rodent aseptic surgery technique guidelines, learn how to set up and maintain sterile technique when performing rodent surgery, choose appropriate instrument sterilization methods, and learn surgical wound closure techniques, including suture patterns.  This is primarily a dry lab, using materials in place of live animals.   

Prerequisite for Part B : VSC-0022A must be completed before signing up for VSC-0022B.

Available Workshops:

July

• 07/05, Tuesday, 10:00am-12:00pm
• 07/26, Tuesday, 10:00am-12:00pm
• 07/27, Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm
  

August

• 08/03, Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm
• 08/10, Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm
• 08/17, Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm
• 08/24, Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm
• 08/31, Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm

September

• 09/12, Monday, 10:00am-12:00pm
• 09/14, Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm
• 09/21, Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm
• 09/26, Monday, 10:00am-12:00pm
• 09/28, Wednesday, 10:00am-12:00pm

Enroll in this workshop through our online registration form, available on the "Registering for Orientations and Training Workshops" page. 

Course fee: $112

Pre-requisite:

• Must be listed on an active APLAC protocol
• Animal Care and Use training seminar (VSC-PROG-0001)
  
• VSC Policies & Guidelines (VSC-0043)

Pre-registration: Required

In this hands-on workshop, you will learn to handle rats, assess health, perform basic blood sampling/dosing techniques, and appropriate, approved methods of euthanasia. All skill levels accepted.

Available Workshops:

Course fee: $112

Prerequisite:

• Must be listed on an active APLAC protocol
• Animal Care and Use training seminar (VSC-PROG-0001)
•  VSC Policies & Guidelines (VSC-0043)
  
• Rodent Aseptic Surgery Workshop (VSC-0022) OR Aseptic surgery experience recommended

This workshop includes demonstration and hands-on practice for basic stereotaxic surgery technique in rodents. Techniques include setting up stereotaxic devices, identifying brain coordinates, and performing injections. Rodent Aseptic Surgery Workshop (VSC-0022 A & B) or aseptic surgery experience is recommended.

Available Workshops: (if no dates are listed, it's because there isn't one currently scheduled. Please contact the VSC Training Team to request adding a training session and remember to provide the course title).

There is a limit of 2 people per workshop.

July

• 07/12, Tuesday, 10:00am-12:30pm

These training seminars are scheduled on an as-needed basis through our online registration form, available on the "Registering for Orientations and Training Workshops" page. 

Course fee: $112

Pre-requisite: 

• Must be listed on an active APLAC protocol
• Animal Care and Use training seminar (VSC-PROG-0001)
  
• VSC Policies & Guidelines (VSC-0043)

Pre-registration: Required

This hands-on workshop will familiarize participants with optimal techniques for rodent tissue collection, with a focus on maximizing tissue samples for your various experimental applications (e.g. histopathology, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, RNA/DNA extraction, etc.). In addition to tips and tricks for efficient and thorough tissue collection/storage, additional topics will include basic rodent tissue identification, necropsy techniques, optimized tissue sampling, and fixation selection based on investigative needs. All skill levels are accepted.

Instructor: Kerriann M. Casey, DVM, DACVP

We apologize for the inconvenience - Necropsy workshops are postponed until further notice.

These training seminars are scheduled on an as-needed basis through our online registration form, available on the "Registering for Orientations and Training Workshops" page. 

Course fee: $112

Pre-requisite:

• Must be listed on an active APLAC protocol
• Animal Care and Use training seminar (VSC-PROG-0001)
• VSC Policies & Guidelines (VSC-0043) 
• Mouse Breeding Workshop (VSC-0026)
• Previous completion of the Mouse Handling Workshop (VSC-0021) OR Hands-on experience is required

Pre-registration: Pre-registration is required, which is done through Axess, STARS tab. Search for "breeding" in the Search Catalog area. All skill levels are accepted.

This workshop has 2 components, VSC-0026A & VSC-0026B.     

VSC-0026A, Web: Part A of the mouse breeding workshop covers mouse reproductive physiology and behavior, mouse breeding systems, and Stanford guidelines for weaning. 

VSC-0026B, Hands-On: Part B of the mouse breeding workshop includes the following lab activities: sex identification, plug checking, tail biopsies, and ID methods. Prerequisite for Part B: VSC-0026A must be completed before signing up for VSC-0026B.

Available Workshops:

July

• 07/07, Thursday, 11:00am-2:00pm

August

• 08/04, Thursday, 11:00am-2:00pm

September

• 09/01, Thursday, 11:00am-2:00pm

Enroll in this workshop through our online registration form, available on the "Registering for Orientations and Training Workshops" page. 

Course fee: $60

Pre-requisite:

• Must be listed on an active APLAC protocol
• Animal Care and Use training seminar (VSC-PROG-0001)
  
• VSC Policies & Guidelines (VSC-0043)
  
• Rabbit Handling and Husbandry (Lecture)(VSC-0040A)
  
• Must be on an APLAC protocol with the species

Pre-registration: Required

Attendees will learn essentials for working with rabbits in a laboratory setting.  Training goals include normal and abnormal behavior, safe handling of rabbits, pre and post-operative monitoring, and basic biomethodology.

The instructor is Sam Baker, DVM, DACLAM.

These training seminars are scheduled on an as-needed basis through our online registration form, available on the "Registering for Orientations and Training Workshops" page. 

Course fee: $50

Pre-requisite:

• Must be listed on an active APLAC protocol
• Animal Care and Use Program - (VSC-0001)
• VSC Policies & Guidelines (VSC-0043)
  
• RAF I&II Facility Orientation (VSC-0010A/B)
  
• Radiation Safety Questionnaire (EHS-1755-WEB)

To Obtain Irradiator Access: Required

The VSC uses iLabs to manage RAF irradiator usage. Once you have finished taking the STARS course prerequisites and the onsite tour, apply for an iLabs account to use the RAF Irradiator.

Request irradiator training by going to the Registering for Orientations and Training Workshops page and filling out a request form under the course type: Specialized Training for Animals or Substances.

Available Workshops:

RAF Irradiator Training is offered every Friday from 11:30-12:00pm.  

Fee-based individualized hands-on training for routine biomethodology may be scheduled through the VSC.  Submit an online form request, or call a veterinary technician at 650-724-5524. VSC may refer you to a more experienced laboratory for experiment-specific procedures.

Fee-based individualized hands-on training for organ identification and/or tissue collection may be scheduled through Comparative Pathology. Please complete the following Animal Tissue Request form and one of our pathologists or necropsy technicians will contact you.