This course consists of a three-day hands-on experience.  The course will include demonstrations and hands-on laboratory exercises.

Schedule of Events for the 2013 Course

Day 1

Lecture: Welcome; Introduction to course; NIH video on surgical techniques

Laboratory: Rotations - Behavioral testing techniques; Jugular and femoral vein cannulations; Portal vein cannulation; Isolated perfused liver; In situ intestinal loop; In situ brain perfusion; Brain slicing; Microdialysis

Day 2

Laboratory: Rotations continued

Day 3

Laboratory: Rotations continued