Workshops and Events
We will be offering the following training workshops with a maximum of 9 participants in handling and injection session. Other techniques will be a maximum of 6 participants. (If you have any questions or special requests, please do not hesitate to contact Carol Dowell; 765-494-2521 or dowellc@purdue.edu)
These hands-on workshops are designed to introduce the participant to the basic techniques in the laboratory rat and mouse. The Handling/Restraint workshop is a prerequisite for participation in all other workshops; unless participant has had previous training and/or experience in this area. A minimum of 3 days’ notice is requested for cancellation. Please follow COVID-19 safety guidelines and cancel your appointment if you are unable to attend.
Note
Workshops are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis! Workshops are free to personnel tied to Purdue protocols, Purdue staff/faculty. You are encouraged to participate in workshops that are directly related to techniques in your protocol.
Participants must be familiar with their project/protocol and techniques required of their protocol prior to attending class!
Registration
If the following times do not fit your schedule or training needs, I would be happy to set up training for most species on an individual basis.
After you have completed your training, planned your procedures, and are ready to begin your animal work for the first time, you are welcome—and encouraged—to make an appointment for Carol Dowell to be present to offer guidance and support. dowellc@purdue.edu, 765-494-2521 office.
Open LAB hour
September 8, 2025 – November 24, 2025
Each Monday morning from 7:30 – 8:30am you are welcome to stop in to review a technique or simply ask questions. No registration required, however you are encouraged to send an email prior to your visit so that the training team can be prepared to help you!
dowellc@purdue.edu, or klharrin@purdue.edu
Lilly Hall 3-114
Basics of Rodent Handling, Restraint, and Normal Behavior
| Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 – Wednesday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 10/30/2025 – Thursday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 11/14/2025 – Friday | 8:30 am – 10:30 am | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 11/24/2025 – Monday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 12/1/2025 – Monday | 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
Injections in the rat and mouse; ID, IM, SC, IP
| Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2025 – Wednesday | 8:30 am – 10:30 am | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 10/17/2025 – Friday | 8:30 am – 10:30 am | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 10/28/2025 – Tuesday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 11/10/2025 – Monday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 12/2/2025 – Tuesday | 8:30 am – 10:30 am | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
Blood Collection in the Rat and Mouse
| Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2025 – Monday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 10/30/2025 – Thursday | 8:30 am – 10:30 am | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 11/11/2025 – Tuesday | 8:30 am – 10:30 am | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 12/3/2025 – Wednesday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
IV Tail Vein Injection
| Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/3/2025 – Friday | 8:30 am – 10:30 am | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 10/16/2025 – Thursday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 11/3/2025 – Monday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 11/18/2025 – Tuesday | 8:30 am – 10:30 am | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
Rodent Oral Gavage
| Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2025 – Tuesday | 8:30 am – 10:30 am | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 10/29/2025 – Wednesday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 11/17/2025 – Monday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
Isoflurane Gas Anesthesia
| Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/8/2025 – Wednesday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 10/31/2025 – Friday | 8:30 am – 10:30 am | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 11/5/2025 – Wednesday | 8:30 am – 10:30 am | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
Wound Closure and Suturing Basics
| Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/6/2025 – Monday | 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 11/6/2025 – Thursday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 12/2/2025 – Tuesday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
Rodent Orbital Sinus Injection, as an alternative to IV tail vein injections
| Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2025 – Tuesday | 8:30 am – 10:00 am | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
Aseptic Technique / Surgical Preparation
| Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/7/2025 – Tuesday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 11/7/2025 – Friday | 8:30 am – 10:30 am | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 12/3/2025 – Wednesday | 8:30 am – 10:30 am | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
Euthanasia / Basic Necropsy / Organ Identification
| Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16/2025 – Thursday | 8:30 am – 10:30 am | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 10/27/2025 – Monday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 11/7/2025 – Friday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 12/1/2025 – Monday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
Mouse Breeding / Colony Management
| Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/9/2025 – Thursday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 11/4/2025 – Tuesday | 8:30 am – 10:30 am | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 12/4/2025 – Thursday | 8:30 am – 10:30 am | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
Working with Surgical Loupes and Dissecting Microscopes
| Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18/2025 – Tuesday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
Tattoo for Rodent Identification
| Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/1/2025 – Wednesday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Past |
| 10/27/2025 – Monday | 9:00 am – 11:00 am | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
| 11/20/2025 – Thursday | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |
Rat Techniques Under Isoflurane Gas Anesthesia (Rat only)
No upcoming sessions
Combined Techniques – Designed to practice techniques learned, and required for your research.
| Date | Time | Location | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/20/2025 – Thursday | 8:30 am – 10:30 am | Lilly Hall 3-114 | Sign Up |