Robert J. and Nancy D. Carney Institute for Brain Science
Rodent Behavioral Phenotyping Core (RBPC)
The Rodent Behavioral Phenotyping Core is located in room 093 of the BioMed Complex.
Rodent Behavioral Phenotyping Core (RBPC)
The Rodent Behavioral Phenotyping Core is located in room 093 of the BioMed Complex.
Testing Room Structure and Equipment
The Rodent Behavioral Phenotyping Core (RBPC) is subdivided into 5 interconnected testing rooms, each room houses independent workstations. Each workstation is equipped with ANY-MAZE and/or Ethovison XT tracking software, high-definition digital video cameras, and computers for data analysis. The core is in the same building where our rodents are housed within the Center for Animal Research and Education (CARE). This allows ready access from housing rooms.
If you are new to the RBPC and behavior, please contact us to set up an introductory session that will include an explanation of how the RBPC operates, verification of IACUC compliance, and training on behavioral assays and consultation on experimental design.
The RBPC is overseen by the Carney Institute for Brain Science and directed by Dr. Arturo Andrade, who has more than 10 years of experience in rodent behavioral testing.
The Rodent Behavioral Phenotyping Core (RBPC) occupies a 1083 sq ft workroom and offers a wide variety of behavioral assays.
In view of the fact that we are a shared space, we adopt the general guidelines provided by the Environmental Health and Safety Office.
Investigators will be charged to use the RBPC on an hourly basis.
Booking
- We currently use a google calendar specific for the RBPC. You will not have access to it until you have completed the introductory session.
- When booking, please indicate your NAME, ROOM, LAB, and ASSAY that you will be running. All this information is important for billing purposes.
- Given the high demand of each room, please remove the calendar event at least 24 hrs in advance. This will allow other users to book that time.