Rat and Mouse Neurobehavior Cores

 
This facility provides infrastructure and guidance to support the assessment of behavior in genetically altered mice. Automated, computer-controlled instrumentation provides for assessment of motor and cognitive behavior as well as drug responses. MNL core personnel consult with investigators on experimental design and train core users in animal handling, data acquisition, and statistical analysis.  Core personnel may also assist with writing methods and results sections for manuscripts or grants.
 
Murine Neurobehavioral Laboratory
Manager: John Allison
E-Mail: john.d.allison@vanderbilt.edu
Phone: (615) 322-0794
Website: http://www.vandymouse.org/
 
 
Provides equipment, training and consulting for Vanderbilt personnel who are interested in studying rat models of both neurological and psychiatric disorders. Examples of assays available for research in rats include models of anxiety, depression, drug abuse, learning and memory, cognition, attention, social interaction, pain, motor activity and coordination. Investigators can employ the latest technology in video capture and software-based analysis of behavior.
 
Rat Neurobehavioral Laboratory
Manager: Randy Barrett
E-Mail: randy.barrett@vanderbilt.edu
Phone: (615) 343-4300
Website:https://medschool.mc.vanderbilt.edu/rat_core/?q=node/2