Animal Models and Phenotyping Core
The Animal Models Subcore will provide expertise and services for:
- Design and construction of transgenes
- Design and construction for targeted mutagenesis approaches
- Production of transgenic mice
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
- Cryopreservation
- Pathogen Free Rederivation of Mice and Rats
- AAV Vector Construction
- Genotyping
The Animal Phenotyping Subcore will provide expertise and services for:
- Metabolic and behavioral equipment setup and use
- Experimental design
- Promethion and TSE data analysis
- Video tracking analysis
- Telemetry implantation and surgical support
As a reminder, please acknowledge support from the Pennington/Louisiana Nutrition Obesity Research Center – Animal Models & Phenotyping Core in your Publications by citing NIDDK Grant Number P30DK072476. Example: This work was partially supported by a NORC Center Grant # P30DK072476 entitled “Nutrition and Metabolic Health Through the Lifespan” sponsored by NIDDK.
Sub-Core I Animal Models
Robert Kesterson, Director
Services Offered:
- Design and construction of transgenes
- Design and construction for targeted mutagenesis approaches
- Production of transgenic mice
- In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
- Cryopreservation
- Pathogen Free Rederivation of Mice and Rats
- AAV Vector Construction
- Genotyping
Procedures in Development:
- Adenovirus constructs for cell specific Cre expression
- CRISPR and related technologies
Sub-Core II Animal Metabolism and Behavior
Christopher Morrison, Associate Director
Services Offered:
- Metabolic and behavioral equipment setup and use
- Experimental design
- Promethion and TSE data analysis
- Video tracking analysis
- Telemetry implantation and surgical support
Procedures in Development:
- Direct technical assistance with in vivo procedures or tissue collection