The Transgenic/Knock-Out (T/KO) Mouse Facility provides an efficient and economical means for producing genetically modified mice for research members at Massey. Some of the available services include mouse production, mouse line rederivation, sperm cryopreservation and DNA genotyping.
The facility also offers consultation on many aspects of T/KO mouse technology, including experimental design, vector design, budgeting for mouse colony maintenance and preparation of applications to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee for the use of laboratory animals in research. Consultation can be provided on breeding strategies, weaning, ear punching and tail DNA isolation.
Molecular biology work associated with mouse production is carried out in the lab of the core's director Jolene Windle, Ph.D. To arrange for training or access, please contact the laboratory manager Gregory Campbell.
For more information about live-animal research services and rates, please visit the Massey Transgenic/Knock-out Mouse Facility website.