Speaker

Jasmine Pipella

Jasmine Pipella is a PhD student in Dr. Peter Thompson’s research lab. Her presentation will outline the step-by-step method for isolating mouse pancreatic islets, from pancreas perfusion to islet purification.

Topic

Mouse Islet Isolations: A Tool for Understanding Diabetes

She will highlight how the isolated pancreatic islets can be used to study physiology, β-cell function, and diabetes mechanisms using different assays.

Speaker

Caitlin Menzies

Caitlin Menzies is a PhD student training in Dr. Vern Dolinsky’s research lab.

Topic

Mouse Colony Management: Practical Skills for Better Research

This talk will outline practical strategies for maintaining a healthy, well-organized mouse colony and highlights how thoughtful colony management can directly improve experimental outcomes. Topics will range from core husbandry practices to special considerations for transgenic lines, with a focus on optimizing both behavioural and physiological research.

Details

July 15, 2025
12:00 – 1:00 pm
JBRC 500