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Shared Research Facilities (SRF)Mouse and Rat Phenotyping FacilityJames J. Peters VA Medical Center The Mouse and Rat Phenotyping Facility can quickly and comprehensively elucidate the phenotypic profile of laboratory animals following modification by genetic, pharmacological, surgical, or other means. Knockout and transgenic animals are increasingly common experimental models and the facility will serve researchers by characterizing phenotypes of these animals as completely as possible, determining not only whether modification affects the predicted systems but how it alters other systems as well. This will lead to a better understanding of how genetics underlie behavior and of the mechanisms underlying genetic modification-induced phenotypic changes. At our state-of-the-art phenotyping center, we are equipped to carry out most standard pathological, neuropathological and behavioral tests rapidly and thoroughly. The morphological facility is available with equipment and expertise to carry out detailed pathological analyses, while the behavioral facility is available with equipment and expertise for detailed analyses of behavior, including motor behavior, learning and memory, reproductive behavior, social behavior, and other complex behaviors. In addition, we have animal experts available to aid in experimental design. Information on services and fees available on request from Joseph Buxbaum Ph.D. joseph.buxbaum@mssm.edu or Vivian Mitropoulou vivian.mitropoulou@mssm.edu. ContactsCore ServicesJoseph D. Buxbaum, Ph.D. Gregory Elder, M.D. Experimental DesignGregory Elder, M.D. Animal BehaviorAndre Ragnauth, Ph.D. MorphologyDaniel Perl, M.D. BillingAndrea King-Vilaro Please RememberFor funding purposes, it is important to acknowledge the Mouse and Rat Phenotyping Shared Research Facility in all publications that include data derived from the facility. Please contact Andre Ragnauth for further information regarding the acknowledgments. Shared Research Facilities |