Maintenance of skills for the use of live animals for scientific purposes #2: experimental projects, severity of experimental procedures (Rodents)

GOALS

• have fundamental knowledge of the physiology of pain
• recognize the signs of pain and to adopte appropriate care and monitoring strategies
• be able to evaluate the degree of severity of an experimental procedure; assigning a procedure to a particular category
• know the 3R rule and the ethical device in animal research
• how to write a project authorization

Highlights

• Teaching method adapted to acquire the strategic laws.
• Instructors: Professor of Genetics and Researcher, experts in use of live animals for scientific purposes.

Methods

• Lectures.
• Practical training.
• Teaching materials, bibliography and documentation are given to the participants.

Evaluation

Validation: Statement of accomplishment.