Join in vivo physiology researchers, and funders, to exchange practical knowledge on the use of animal models in your research.
Hear from a range of specialists in the field from the School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience at the University of Bristol. The school encompasses internationally recognised research groups investigating how cells and organisms function and how we might modulate their function to improve health. Notably, Professor Emma Robinson will talk about best practice in rodent animal research, amongst other specialists talking about key in vivo principles. Explore how to improve existing animal models, and exchange ideas with other researchers. Representatives from funding bodies including MRC and NC3Rs will discuss how you can comply with sex different requirements using practical examples, and give guidance to assist with experimental design.
Learning outcomes:
- Understanding best practice in rodent animal research.
- Understanding how to improve existing animal models you use within your research.
- Understanding the impact of sex on the quality of research outputs and developing successful funding applications.
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10:35 3Hs Housing, Habituation and Handling
Julia Bartlett, University of Bristol, UK
11:00 Translational readouts of in vivo models
Dr Megan Jackson, University of Bristol
11:25 Refining the use of head fixation and food & water control in rodents
Dr Chris Barkus, NC3Rs
11:50 Refreshment break
12:05 Statistics and in vivo studies (including sex differences)
Dr Michelle Taylor, University of Bristol, UK
12:30 Group discussion
Julia Bartlett, Dr Megan Jackson, Dr Chris Barkus, Dr Michelle Taylor
Chaired by Dr Nadia Cerminara, University of Bristol, UK
14:00 Funding applications considerations
Dr Ivan Pavlov, Medical Research Council, UK
- Sex difference requirements
- Translatability as a result of adding both sexes
- Replicability
- Cost
14:25 Hands-on experience of delivering in vivo research with sex difference requirements
Dr Chris Barkus, NC3Rs, UK
- Funding application
- Results
- Publishing requirements and impact
14:50 Refreshment break
15:05 Example of incorporating sex differences into research
Dr Charlotte Lawrenson, University of Exeter, UK
15:30 Group Discussion on barriers or changes to in vivo applications as a result of sex difference requirements
Dr Ivan Pavlov, Medical Research Council, UK, Dr Chris Barkus, NC3Rs, UK and Dr Charlotte Lawrenson, University of Bristol, UK
Chaired by Dr Nadia Cerminara, University of Bristol