This 3 1/2-day hands-on workshop, to be held on October 6-9, 1997, introduces participants to the finer points of hybridoma technology and monoclonal antibody product development. This workshop, sponsored by the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC), is designed to help professional scientists and project supervisors who are involved in developing monoclonal antibodies for research and immunodiagnosis. The workshop combines lectures, discussions, laboratory demonstrations, and exercises. Participants should have prior experience in cell culture, antibody development, and immunochemical methods. Topics will include theory and practice of hybridoma technology, in vitro and in vivo immunization, and optimization of ELISA and western blotting as immunodiagnostic products. The class is limited to 24 participants. Fee for this workshop is $1,095. For additional information, contact ATCC, 12301 Parklawn Drive, Rockville, MD 20852 USA, phone: (301) 881-2600, fax: (301) 816-4364. e-mail: workshops@atcc.org, website: http://www.atcc.org/workshops/workshop.html
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The New Jersey Association for Biomedical Research (NJABR) will be sponsoring a 1-day workshop for Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee members on Tuesday, December 2, 1997, at the Merrill Lynch Training and Conference Center in Plainsboro, NJ. Registration is $125 for NJABR members and $150 for non-members. For additional information or to register contact NJABR at phone: (908) 355-4456, fax: (908) 355-2938, e-mail: njabr@aol.com
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The Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science (CALAS) has released this new video that provides instruction for humane handling, injection and blood sampling techniques, and general anesthesia with resuscitation. It offers a unique view of procedures from an animal's perspective, and the emphasis is on refinement of technical procedures. It is available for Canadian $125 plus shipping from Don McKay, CALAS/ACSAL, Biological Sciences Building, Room CW 401, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, CANADA T6G 2E9, phone: (403) 492-5193, fax: (403) 492-7257, e-mail: dmckay@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca
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General Computer Systems, Inc. (GCS) has released Granite 2.0 animal resource management software that is fully validated to Food and Drug Administration regulatory requirements. The new software adds flexibility to animal ordering, husbandry, and accounting. The full Granite product line includes management of animal health and history information, cost accounting, and tracking of personnel training certifications. For additional information about GCS software packages, contact them by calling (800) 274-2273 toll free (USA only) or (512) 249-8080, or e-mail: gcssales@gcsinc.com
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This one-volume ready reference work, edited by Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., with Carron Meaney, will provide essays from recognized authorities in the field addressing the many issues of animal rights and animal welfare. This publication is tentatively scheduled for publication in early 1998 and will be available from Greenwood Press, 88 Post Road West, P.O. Box 5007, Westport, CT 06881-5007, phone: (203) 226-3571, fax: (203) 222-1502. For more information, contact Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., University of Colorado, Department of E.P.O. Biology, Boulder, CO 80309-0334 USA, e-mail: marc.bekoff@colorado.edu
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The aim of this new journal is to investigate philosophical and ethical issues related to human/animal interactions. Papers are invited on any topics within this general area. Word length should be 4,000-8,000 words, and papers should be submitted on a Macintosh disk , by e-mail, or in hard copy to the editor. Subscription rates for Australia and New Zealand are Aus$12 per issue; other countries are Aus$20 per issue. For more information or to order contact D. Russell, Ph.D., The Editor, Animal Issues, Department of General Philosophy, University of Sydney, N.S.W. 2006, Australia.
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The Federal Government is funding a free e-mail service that automatically delivers targeted research and education funding opportunities within your specific areas of interest. To participate, register for this service at http://www.ramsfie.com/opportunity.htm, then select the keywords that identify your areas of interest. Beginning with the next business day, a daily search of new Federal opportunities will be conducted on your behalf, and those that match your interests will be e-mailed to you. Your tax dollars at work.
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This discussion list is for professionals and those with a serious interest in reptile, amphibian, or invertebrate venoms or toxins; snakebites and other types of envenomations; venom, antivenin, and alternative treatment research; laboratory captive care, husbandry, and venom extraction and preparation of venous reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates; first-aid and clinical management of envenomations; medical use of venoms, toxins, or secretions from these animals or; the taxonomy, and natural history of venomous reptiles, amphibians, or invertebrates. This list is noncommercial and nonprofit and is provided as a public service by ICOMM Software of Canada. To subscribe: Leave subject line blank, send e-mail to majordomo@icomm.ca, in body of message write: subscribe venom-l
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