Experimental approaches in animal research

Explore diverse methods in animal research through lectures and case studies. Learn directed, automated, and non-invasive data collection, alongside non-classical genetic approaches like optogenetics. Delve into experimental design, contingency planning, and ethical considerations. Gain insights into evolutionary frameworks. Culminates in a roundtable on future directions in experimental animal research.

Morning

9:30-11:00h – Introduction to experimental approaches in animal research. 

Coffee break

11:30-13:00h – Talking about ourselves – Ice breaker session

Lunch break

14:00-15:30 – Introduction to directed data collection

Coffee break

16:00-17:30h – Biological examples of outstanding directed data collection

Morning

9:30-11:00h – Introduction to Automated data collection

Coffee break

11:30-13:00h – Biological examples of outstanding Automated data collection

Lunch break

14:00-15:30 – Introduction to Non-invasive data collection

Coffee break

16:00-17:30h - Biological examples of outstanding Non-invasive data collection

Morning

9:30-11:00h – Non-classical genetic approaches, quantitative and optogenetics

Coffee break

11:30-13:00h – Biological examples of outstanding non-classical genetic approaches

Lunch break

14:00-15:30 - Evolutionary framework on animal research 1 

Coffee break

16:00-17:30h - Evolutionary framework on animal research 2

Morning

9:30-11:00h – Experimental design and contingency planning

Coffee break

11:30-13:00h – Workshop on experimental design

Lunch break

14:00-15:30 – Case 1: Biting off more than you can chew

Coffee break

16:00-17:30h - Case 2: Even the best-laid plans can go awry

Morning

9:30-11:00h – Time to get cracking

Coffee break

11:30-13:00h – Roundtable Discussion: Future Directions in Experimental Animal Research

Total nr. of hours: 32

5 days - 32h (Friday only in the morning) - Schedule: 09:30 - 13:00 & 14:00 - 17:30

Coordination

Gabriel Munar Delgado | BIOPOLIS/CIBIO-InBIO

Jorge García Campa | BIOPOLIS/CIBIO-InBIO

Instructor (s)

Pablo Quiles Tundidor | Complutense University of Madrid

Pablo Capilla Lasheras | Swiss Ornithological Institute

The course will be open to a maximum number of 25 participants. 

75% of available student slots are reserved for BIODIV students.

 Priority will be given to:

• 1st year and other PhD students attending the BIODIV Doctoral Program;

• PhD students attending other courses;

• Other post-graduate students and researchers.

(A minimum number of participants is required for the course to take place)

To apply fill the FORM

A copy of the form will be sent to the email address you provide as proof that you have successfully submitted your application. Results will be emailed to you within 8 working days of the application deadline.

95€ (students) | 200€ (other participants).

BIOPOLIS/ CIBIO members will have an additional discount of 20%. Participation is free of charge for BIODIV Students (M BGE & PhD) & CIBIO's TwinLabs 

(If applicable, payment will be made to Associação BIOPOLIS - VAT No. 516033727. Information on the payment amount and the payment deadline will be sent together with the results notification, and a proforma invoice may be issued in due time).

Registration fees do not include accommodation or meals. 

No ECTS credits are awarded for attending the course. Participants receive a certificate of attendance without quantitative evaluation.