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- UAB Specialisation Course
- Code: 2272/22
- 22th edition
- Modality: Face to face
- Credits: 15 ECTS
- Start date: 15/02/2026
- Finish date: 15/05/2026
- Places: 25
- Orientation: Professional
- Price: 3960 €
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Special price 3365 €
Group of application:
- Teaching language: English
- Location: Facultat de Veterinària. Campus UAB, Bellaterra (Barcelona)
This course provides the practical and theoretical knowledge and skills regarding genetics and experimental models required by designated veterinarians and other onsite personnel responsible for the welfare and care of laboratory animals in the conduct of experimental procedures.
The course consists of two parts. The experimental models’ component provides extensive knowledge of different experimental animal models in different research areas. The genetic component explores models of genetically modified animals, their production, maintenance, and the implications for their use.
The content of this course also complies with the training requirements set out in European Directive EU63/2010, developed by the Expert Working Group, supported by the European Commission, in respect of the following modules: 3.2) Basic and appropriate biology (practical); 7) Minimally invasive procedures without anaesthesia (theory), 8) Minimally invasive techniques without anaesthesia (skills).
Contents
- Genetics applied to experimental animals.- Choice of experimental model based on genetic characteristics.
- Types of lines genetically standardized mice.
- Genetic control of rodents
- Production of genetically modified animals. Reproductive physiology. Superovulation.
- Health rederivation. Transfer and freezing of embryos. Legislation on GMO's.
- Management of colonies of genetically modified animals.
- Phenotyping.
- Practical sessions:
-- Embryo collection from a single cell
-- Vasectomy
-- Freezing.
-- FIV and microinjection techniques.
-- Genotyping
-- Phenotyping
- Nutrition and its influence on research
- Biology and management of the main species of experimental animals: rodents, rabbits, dogs, cats, pigs, sheep, non-human primates, birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles.
- Practical sessions on management, administration and taking samples in the main species of experimental animals: rodents, rabbits, dogs, pigs, ruminants, nonhuman primates, birds, fish and amphibians.
- Experimental models in immunology.
- Experimental models in infectious diseases.
- Experimental models in oncology.
- Experimental models in pharmacology, toxicology and safety.
Itinerary
This course is included in the Master in Laboratory Animal Science and Welfare.Scholarships and financial aid
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Coordinating centres
Facultad de Veterinaria
Departamento de Biologia Celular, Fisiología e Inmunología
Contact
Patrocinio Vergara Esteras