Tutorial: Building A Behavioral Core

Instructor:
Jason L Rogers, Ph.D.
Senior Research Scientist
Noldus Information Technology, USA

Schedule: Thursday 19th May 2022 13:00 - 13:30 CET Virtual Room 1

Abstract:
The decision to build a core facility is not a simple or easy task. It is the result of hard work, heavy planning, dedicated resources, and exceptional personnel to achieve success. That said, a successful core is a valuable resource for any institution. This 30 minute tutorial is designed for researchers and administrators who are considering building a rodent behavioral core, or would like to expand their current behavioral testing capacity. The goal is to provide guidance, information, and tips, based on interviews from current core directors throughout North America. During this tutorial, the audience will learn:

• What are the benefits for building a behavioral core?
• Who should lead or manage the core?
• What tests and apparatuses should you include?
• How should I design, configure, promote, and finance the core?

Duration:
30 minutes