Agenda at a Glance
| 7:00am | Transportation departs for UCSD (Morning Wet Lab Session Attendees) |
| 7:00am – 12:00pm | Wet Labs – UCSD Center for the Future of Surgery
Lunch for Morning Sessions sponsored by Avante Scientific |
| 8:00am – 12:00pm | Certification Exams – Newport Room |
| 12:00pm | Transportation departs for UCSD (Afternoon Wet Lab Session Attendees) |
| 1:00pm | Transportation returns to La Jolla Marriott (Morning Wet Lab Session Attendees) |
| 1:00pm – 5:00pm | Wet Labs – UCSD Center for the Future of Surgery – Meet in lobby of hotel for transportation |
| 11:00am – 4:00pm | Poster Setup – Salon E |
| 5:00pm | Transportation returns to La Jolla Marriott (Afternoon Wet Lab Session Attendees) |
| 4:30pm – 7:00pm | Welcome Reception with Exhibitors – Sponsored by Instech Laboratories – Exhibit Hall Salon EFGH |
| 7:00am – 8:00am | Continental Breakfast, sponsored by Marshall BioResources – Exhibit Hall Salon EFGH |
| 8:00am – 8:15am | Opening Remarks – ASR President, Leslie J. Stoll – Salon ABCD |
| 8:15am – 9:15am | Keynote – Kat Reed DVM, MSc, MANZCVS – Salon ABCD |
| 9:30am – 4:30pm | Thursday – Track 1 – Salon ABCD |
| 9:30am – 3:00pm | Thursday – Track 2 – Coronado Room |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm
12:30pm – 1:00pm |
Lunch with Exhibitors – sponsored by Colonial Medical Supply – Salon EFGH
New Member/Attendee’s Meet and Greet the Board of Directors – Membership Committee – Exhibitor Area |
| 4:45pm – 5:30pm | Poster Judging – Salon E |
| 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Reception and Foundation Auction – Sponsored by SAI Infusion Technologies – Soledad Ballroom and Fountain Court Area |
| 7:00am – 8:00am | Continental Breakfast, sponsored by longtime members and supporters of ASR: Jan Bernal & Steve Kreuser – Ballroom Foyer |
| 8:00am – 12:00pm | Poster Breakdown – Ballroom Foyer |
| 8:00am – 8:15am | Opening Remarks – ASR President, Leslie J. Stoll – Salon ABCD |
| 8:15am – 9:15am | Keynote – Dr. Jose Diaz “Deep Vein Thrombosis – Back to Basics” – Salon ABCD |
| 9:30am – 2:00pm | Friday – Track 1 – Salon ABCD |
| 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Awards Luncheon – Sponsored by Neurosite Consulting, LLC – Salon EFGH |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Keynote – Dr. Tony L. Yaksh, “Neuraxial Drug Delivery: Past, Present and Future” |
Meeting Adjourned!
See you in Nashville October 9th-11th, 2023!!!
| Wednesday, Sept 14th | 7:00 am – 8:00am for test takers – Newport 8:00am – 5:00pm for exhibitors and attendees – Escalator Foyer Second Floor |
| Thursday, Sept 15th | 7:00am – 5:00pm for all attendees – Escalator Foyer Second Floor |
| Friday, Sept 16th | 7:00am – 12:00pm for all attendees – Escalator Foyer Second Floor |
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AVA Biomedical, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of cutting-edge infusion/sampling devices for laboratory animal research. With over 23 years experience designing and manufacturing products we provide researchers with complete, customized infusion/sampling systems designed to give you results you can trust. AVA Biomedical designs and manufactures a unique variety of products including; New Conventional Ports for all species, Cath-In-Cath 2 Port systems, the gold standard for long-term access and sampling, the FastTether2 modular rodent infusion system and state of the art infusion pump systems for tethered or ambulatory applications. Come see what makes us different. |
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Avante Scientific, a Division of Avante Animal Health, is your source for new and professionally refurbished medical equipment. We offer full lines of veterinary-specific equipment that include: Anesthesia Machines, Vital Signs Monitors, Tables, Lighting, and much more. Avante offers calibration services and biomedical field services programs, performance verification, and parts |
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For 40 years, Colonial Medical Supply has been dedicated to delivering the highest standard in medical equipment, personalized customer service and on-site anesthesia machine maintenance to the animal health community. We take pride in the equipment we sell, support and service to run as smoothly as possible every day. |
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For over 48 years, Envigo, an Inotiv company, provides the broadest range of research models and related services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, government, academia, and other life science organizations. As the largest organization that is solely dedicated to providing research models and related products and services, we are committed to helping researchers realize the full potential of their critical R&D projects as we fulfill our mission to work together to build a healthier and safer world. |
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For over 48 years, Fine Science Tools (FST) has been the leading distributor of precision European surgical and microsurgical instruments and laboratory accessories. At FST, we precisely craft over 1,100 products, and serve thousands of customers in universities, research facilities, biotech, and scientific institutions worldwide. Whatever you need – spring scissors, forceps, surgical accessories, scalpels and more – we carry only the best. Visit us for a free copy of our complete catalog, or order online at finescience.com. |
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Harvard Bioscience is a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of solutions to advance life science research. For over 110 years, we have served the changing needs of life scientists in over 100 countries. Our expanding portfolio of brands include instruments for organ and animal research, cell analysis, molecular biology, fluidics, and laboratory consumables. |
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Founded in 1971, Instech Laboratories, Inc. is a privately-owned company focused on the design, development and manufacturing of instruments for biomedical research. We offer a range of products that evolved from the founder’s experience in basic medical sciences, including laboratory animal infusion systems, miniature pumps and dissolved oxygen monitors. |
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With 30 years of experience, Kent Scientific Corporation serves medical and research scientists as a worldwide provider of integrated solutions for pre-clinical research and drug discovery advancement. As the world leader in non-invasive blood pressure, physiological monitoring and anesthesia systems for mice and rats, we enable our customers to achieve results that are fast, consistent and exceedingly accurate. |
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Lomir is the world’s largest manufacturer of animal jackets, infusion products and restrainers. In depth knowledge enables Lomir to design and manufacture equipment with the exact precision to meet your objectives. Continued innovation in manufacturing and materials enable researchers to consider new applications and refinements to animal welfare and well-being as our priority. |
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MARSHALL BIORESOURCES Helping to advance science and medicineOur mission is to be the premier source of animal models and related services for the preclinical research and development of human medicines, vaccines, medical devices, and other therapies, as well as for the clinical research and development of companion animal pharmaceuticals.For over 80 years our animals have contributed to the development of life saving therapies and treatments for humans and animals alike. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of health and quality, and AAALAC accreditation serves to enhance our top commitment to animal care and welfare. Our rigorous quality management system for all of our global Marshall Beagle® facilities is certified to the ISO 9001:2015 standard. |
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Medline is the worlds largest privately held manufacture and distributor of healthcare and laboratory needs. Our dedicated team of experts works with you to make sure you have the resources, people, and products, to provide the best outcomes. We start by identifying your challenges and outlining actions to help you increase revenues and decrease costs. |
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Neurosite Consulting offers services to the biomedical research industry with its primary focus centered around targeted drug delivery to the central nervous system. The founder and Principal Consultant Eric Adams has over 20 years of experience serving as a certified research surgeon, Study Director, Facility Manager, and Research Supervisor for a leading Contract Research Organization (CRO) with a strong scientific focus and proven client services experience. Whether you are in the initial phases of drug discovery, planning and building your research program, or preparing to file your IND, Neurosite Consulting can assist you in making each of these endeavors a less challenging and more rewarding experience. |
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With more than 40 years of expertise in the research anesthesia equipment industry, Patterson Scientific asks the right questions to thoroughly determine your needs and give you honest and accurate information. Our deep industry knowledge helps you select the right products for your needs. We design our products for ease of use and durability. We manufacture them ourselves in America’s heartland, so no one knows how to service them better than we do. Our reputation for a high level of customer service matches our products. |
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SAI creates systems for preclinical infusion and sampling, including pumps, ports, harnesses, buttons, swivels, catheters, and accessories. Many of our products are fully customizable for both small and large laboratory animal species. Our team of Toxicologists and Surgeons are eager to work for you to make your studies successful. SAI, delivering research solutions. |
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Since 1886, Stoelting has been a leader in the development, design, and sale of neuroscience research equipment. Our line of Stereotaxic Instruments, accessories and expertise is world-renowned and unrivaled. Moreover, the intuitive, friendly design, rich features, and all-inclusive technical support of Stoelting’s behavioral tracking software ANY-maze allows you to track literally any animal virtually anywhere. Furthermore, ANY-maze can be used to customize and automate your creations by detecting and respond to inputs from levers, photo-beams, running wheels, etc. Tech support and upgrades are free. We also offer solutions for Animal Identification including Ear Tags and Markers. |
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Unified Information Devices (UID) is a leading provider of radio-frequency identification (RFID) solutions that empower researchers to generate higher quality data faster, accurately and consistently. UID Identification Solutions facilitate the identification and tracking of research animals and laboratory items to improve data collection and workflow efficiencies. Our products include implantable RFID microchips and readers for lab animal identification and temperature monitoring, a device for remote monitoring of rodent temperature and activity in their home-cage, and a Controlled Substance Inventory System for secure access and accurate tracking of controlled drugs. |
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| Poster Number | Title | Author |
| 1 | An epidemiological exploration of vascular trauma at a level one trauma center on Long Island, New York from 2015-2021 | Yasaswi Vengalasetti |
| 2 | Regional Function Change After Endomyocardial Gene Delivery in a Pig MI Model: Echo Strain Analysis | Ke Li |
| 3 | Multi-channel radio telemetry in a unilaterally lesioned rat model of Parkinson’s disease enables bilateral assessment of EEG and EMG readouts | James Destefano |
| 4 | The Use of Injection Ports for Intrathecal Administration: The Mouse Ommaya (the Top Hat Port) | Michele Danielson |
Set-up: Wednesday, September 14 – 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Salon E
Poster Judging: Thursday, September 15 – 4:45 PM – 5:30 PM – Salon E
Teardown: Friday, September 16 – 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Salon E Foyer
Session Details
Baseline Hemodynamics Including Aortic and Pulmonary Blood Flow in a Chronic Bovine Model
Symposia - In-person/live
Speaker: Angel Moctezuma-RamirezThe use of large animal models in preclinical studies has provided invaluable data for evaluating the safety and efficacy of new therapies and devices and has facilitated the development and clinical application of cardiovascular innovations. With an increasingly valuable role, the implementation of large animal models has expanded, serving to bridge the translation of physiologic and economic aspects of animal research to the successful treatment of human heart failure. In this study, we report normal hemodynamic values, including aortic and pulmonary blood flow, in a bovine model at rest and during exercise after a control procedure.
Time: 9:30 am
Duration: 30 minutes
Topics: blood flow, bovine, cardiovascular, hemodynamics
Introduction: About 41,260 new cases (28,600 in men and 12,660 in women) over liver cancer will be diagnosed in 2022 according to the American Cancer Society website. A model resecting approximately 60% of the liver by weight in cynomolgus monkeys is valuable in evaluating potential therapies that encourage natural regrowth of the liver post resection in human patients. Methods: Spanning three separate studies, a laparotomy was performed on a total of 26 animals, resecting approximately 60% of the total liver volume (by weight) of each animal’s liver. Liver volume was calculated based on historical organ (liver) weights measured at necropsy, determined […]
Time: 10:30 am
Duration: 30 minutes
Topics: laparotomy, liver biopsies, liver regeneration, NHP, surgical technique
How to Prepare for A Model I Have Never Performed Before?
Symposia - In-person/live
Speaker: Bertrand LussierI am frequently asked to develop and validate novel models. Sometimes, I am just asked to perform a specific model I have never done before. Both situations are stressful; the first because it has never been done before, the latter because it seems so easy in the provided paper… But we know that the most important details are NOT in the paper!!! When realizing a model, we have to make sure that all the animals are operated by the same person, in the same manner, in the same time: reproducibility and repeatability are the 2 most important attributes. So, we have to be well prepared; the learning curve has to be behind us…
Curious George Goes To The Podium – Coaching and Encouragement for Future ASR Presenters
Symposia - In-person/live
Speakers: Leslie Stoll, Steven KreuserTime: 11:30 am
Duration: 30 minutes
Technical Insights for Cochlear Administration in the NHP
Symposia - In-person/live
Speaker: Frederick EmondAuditory related health conditions have warranted the development of new treatments and drugs including, for example, gene therapy focusing on restoring the sensory receptors of the auditory and vestibular systems known as hair cells. However, accessing and treating the cochlea containing these hair cells offers a formidable surgical challenge. This presentation will introduce anatomical features, landmarks, and dosing techniques for the cochlea. Surgical hints are shared but also pitfalls that may be encountered when developing and performing these dosing procedures are also discussed.
Time: 1:00 pm
Duration: 30 minutes
Topics: cochlea, NHP, surgical technique
Coronary Sinus Dosing in Swine, Anatomical Considerations in Comparison to Human Anatomy
Symposia - In-person/live
Speaker: Randy PielemeierIntroduction: Routine cardiac catheterization for angioplasty and stenting has created a large population of patients with cardiac damage and subsequent long-term heart failure. Cardiac therapies are often administered directly to the heart by methods such as coronary sinus retrograde infusion. Understanding the differences in human and swine coronary sinus anatomy is crucial in preclinical safety studies, particularly for biodistribution evaluation. Contrast/ Dye studies aid in determining coronary sinus anatomy and catheter placement in the heart. Methods: Under general anesthesia, 9f or greater sheath was placed via jugular vein cutdown on three Landrace/ Duroc and two Yucatan swine. Using fluoroscopic guidance, a […]
Time: 1:30 pm
Duration: 30 minutes
Topics: cardiovascular, porcine, reperfusion, swine, vascular catheterization
Ameroid Band Constrictor-Induced Arterial Occlusion Simulates Peripheral Vascular Disease in a Porcine Model
Symposia - Online (remote delivery)
Speaker: Heidi PhillipsIntroduction: Gradually tightening vascular occluders such as ameroid constrictors are used to model chronic ischemia and may recapitulate human ischemic disease pathophysiology and atherosclerotic plaque progression better than acute ligation. Ultrasonic power Doppler (US-PD) imaging uses Doppler sampling and filtering techniques that significantly increase the sensitivity and specificity of routine sonographic instruments for imaging spatially disorganized patterns of peripheral perfusion without contrast enhancement. Objective: To compare sensitivity of US-PD with dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (DCE-MRI) techniques for measuring endothelial function and determining vascular perfusion. Methods: Four 6-month-old, castrated male, Yucatan minipigs were operated. A~9 cm incision was made in the […]
Time: 2:00 pm
Duration: 30 minutes
Topics: blood flow, Doppler, porcine, swine, vascular disease
Cerebral Oxygenation Monitoring in Rats Under Isoflurane Anesthesia
Symposia - In-person/live
Speaker: Melissa Hoshi SugiuraIntroduction: Although monitoring of vital signs in small lab animals is critical to successful anesthetic outcomes, reliable measurement of the vital signs is challenging due to their size. To this end, we are developing a miniaturized optical imaging device based on the Near Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) technique for noninvasive measurement of the brain and peripheral tissue oxygenation and perfusion. Our goal is to develop a device to support safe and reliable anesthesia monitoring in small lab animals to improve animal welfare, ensure successful outcomes, and create reproducible research, which will ultimately aide in better knowledge of the living systems to enhance […]
Time: 3:00 pm
Duration: 30 minutes
Topics: anesthesia, cerebral oxygen monitoring, rat, rodent
Surgery The surgical procedure is often referred to in terms of surgery, but it should be referred to as a surgical act that is made up of: patient preparation, equipment preparation, preparation of the surgeon, surgical procedure, post-operative care and follow-up Surgical asepsis any measure taken to reduce bacterial contamination at the surgical site, aiming to reduce postoperative infections. • Direct measures • Patient preparation: shaving, depilation, disinfection of the surgical site, sterile drapes, sterile envelope for instruments, continuity of the operating field, normothermia, hydration, analgesia • Equipment preparation: sterile, adapted, back up kit? • Preparation of the surgeon • Indirect […]
Time: 3:30 pm
Duration: 60 minutes
Topics: rodent, surgical technique