Timothy Kern, Ph.D., Module
Director
Departments of Medicine and Ophthalmology
phone #368-0800
Heather Butler, Module Manager
Department of Medicine
phone #368-5427
Kathryn Zongolowicz, Assistant
Department of Medicine
phone #368-5427
Located in the Animal Resource Center, Basement,
Biomedical Research Building
The Specialized Animal Resource (SAR) Module
is intended to provide assistance and training
in the maintenance of animal colonies with
special needs. The primary focus is genetically
altered mice (gene knockout or transfer) that
require a clean environment, may be difficult
to breed, and involve genotyping of offspring.
In addition, the module manager is available
for assistance and training in experimental
procedures involving most animal models.
The function of the SAR Module Director is
to approve and supervise use of the Module
facilities. All requests for Module use must
be discussed with the Director, who will coordinate
the schedule of the Manager. Use of the SAR
Module is limited to animals directly involved
in eye research.
The SAR Module Manager will oversee the daily
operations of the SAR Module facility in addition
to providing technical guidance and training.
The Manager will be an expert in fundamental
techniques of breeding and maintenance of mice
colonies along with genotyping, and preferably
have prior experience training laboratory personnel
Equipment & Services Available
The services of the SAR Module will vary with
each application, with details arranged with
the Manager and approved by the Director. Specific
functions that have already been identified
are listed below, and may be expanded in the
future.
- -Assistance in the design and maintenance
of the breeding colonies.
- -Tagging mice for identification.
- -Genotyping of offspring (in conjunction
with the Molecular Biology Core Module.)
- -Assistance with obtaining blood samples.
- -Specialized medical treatment (in conjunction
with ARC staff.)
- -Assistance with anesthesia, surgery, or
radiology.
The SAR Module facility is available to investigators
with projects supported by the National Eye
Institute. It can be available for projects
directed at obtaining funding and for other
vision research projects.
The use of the facility and its services will
be at no cost to NEI-supported investigators.
Use by other investigators who are seeking
NEI Funding, at no cost, will also be considered
by the Director.
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