#ExpertAnswers: Mads Kjølby and Niels Wellner on Food and Water Intake of Rodents
Mads Kjølby and Niels Wellner discuss the latest technology and best practices for studying food and water intake as well as feeding kinetics of group-housed rodents in their home cage.
Monitoring Food Intake, Water Intake and Ingestive Behavior In Group-Housed Rodents
An informative webinar for researchers interested in the latest technology and best practices for studying food and water intake as well as feeding kinetics of group-housed rodents in their home cage.
#ExpertAnswers: Julie Gill and Matt Croxall on Cognitive Evaluation of Rodents
Julie Gill and Matt Croxall discuss the methodology and best practices of Bussey-Saksida Touchscreen Systems used for the cognitive evaluation of rodents.
#ExpertAnswers: Charles Vorhees and Jason Adair on Reflex Testing in Rodents
Charles Vorhees and Jason Adair discuss best-practices and prescribed techniques for Acoustic, Tactile and PPI (Pre-Pulse Inhibition) paradigms for startle reflex testing in rodents.
Animal Behavioral Neuroscience 2015
A webinar series focused on tools and techniques to study animal behavior.
#ExpertAnswers: Seth Hays and Drew Sloan on Forelimb Function in Rats and Mice
Seth Hays and Drew Sloan discuss quantitative measurements with automated, high-throughput systems in rodent models.
Using Touchscreen Operant Systems to Study Cognitive Behaviors in Rodents
Experts discuss methodology and best practices of Bussey-Saksida Touchscreen Systems used for the cognitive evaluation of rodents.
#ExpertAnswers: Róbert Kovács on Social Behavior in Zebrafish
Róbert Kovács discusses novel methods for quantitative characterization of zebrafish social interactions and locomotor activity.
Employing Acoustic, Tactile and PPI Startle Response Procedures in Rodent Behavioral Research
Dr. Charles Vorhees and Jason Adair discuss the value and methodology of Acoustic, Tactile and PPI (Pre-Pulse Inhibition) paradigms for startle reflex testing in rodents.
Automated Quantitative Measures of Forelimb Function in Rats and Mice
A webinar for researchers interested in transitioning from traditional qualitative forelimb assessments to quantitative measurements with automated, high-throughput systems in rodent models.
Studying Social Behavior and Locomotor Activity in Zebrafish
An informative webinar for scientists interested in novel methods for quantitative characterization of zebrafish social interactions and locomotor activity.
Animal Behavior Video Tracking Using ANY-maze Software
A special 2-part webinar for ANY-maze users and behavioral scientists intent on advancing their understanding and application of automated video tracking in behavior studies.
#ExpertAnswers: Chris Lloyd on Automated Video Tracking
Chris Lloyd discusses the application of automated video tracking in behavior studies.
#ExpertAnswers: John Lighton and Jennifer Teske on Metabolic Phenotyping
John Lighton and Jennifer Teske discuss the relevance of high-bandwidth metabolic measurement synchronized with intake and other behavioral data.
The Future of Metabolic Phenotyping: Using data bandwidth to maximize N, analytical flexibility and reproducibility
An essential webinar for metabolic and behavioral researchers requiring detailed time courses and accurate correlation of energy expenditure and activity.
#ExpertAnswers: Michael Kinder on Startle Systems
Michael Kinder discusses the underlying technologies used in startle systems.
#ExpertAnswers: Gerry Herrera on Automated Analysis of Behavioral Data
Gerry Herrera discusses the automated analysis of behavioral data in fear conditioning research.
Automated Analysis of Behavioral Data – Examples from Fear Conditioning Studies
Dr. Gerry Herrera discusses automated analysis of behavioral data in fear conditioning research, including study design, the importance of instrument calibration and how to ensure systems score behavior accurately and consistently.
Advancements in Modern Startle Response Systems
An essential webinar for all scientists interested in startle response research -- Michael Kinder provides insight on the underlying technologies used in startle systems and explains what researchers should know about sensor capabilities and limitations and how that knowledge can help create effective protocols, address calibration and properly analyze data.
#ExpertAnswers: Marta Fiorotto and Chris Adams on Measuring Energy Balance in Mice
Marta Fiorotto and Chris Adams discuss measuring energy balance in mice.
Measuring Energy Balance in Mice from VO2/VCO2, Food Intake and Activity Data
An essential webinar for all metabolism researchers interested in methodology, best-practices, and techniques for measuring energy expenditure and metabolism in transgenic and knock-out mice.
#ExpertAnswers: Will Redfern and Sara Wells on Monitoring Rodents
Will Redfern and Sara Wells discuss 24/7 monitoring of group-housed rodents in true IVC racked home cage environments for safety pharmacology and phenotyping applications.
24/7 Automated Behavior Tracking for Rodent Safety Pharmacology and Phenotyping
Dr. Will Redfern of AstraZeneca and Dr. Sara Wells of MRC Harwell discuss 24/7 monitoring of group-housed rodents in their true IVC racked home cage environment for safety pharmacology and phenotyping applications.
#ExpertAnswers: Eero Castren, Roustem Khazipov, Petri Hyytia, and Leonard Khiroug on Recording Optical and Electrophysiological Data
Eero Castren, Roustem Khazipov, Petri Hyytia, and Leonard Khiroug discuss the recording optical and electrophysiological data from the brains of head-fixed but otherwise freely moving rodents.
Making Optical and Electrophysiological Measurements in the Brain of Head-Fixed, Freely-Moving Rodents
The must-watch webinar for researchers interested in optical and electrophysiological recordings from the brain of head-fixed but otherwise freely moving rodents.
