UK Rodent Behavior Core
“If you can dream it, you can do it. Always remember that this whole thing started with a dream and a mouse.”
Walt Disney
Goals
Conduct reliable and validated mouse behavior tests for investigators at University of Kentucky.
Ensure that qualified and trained investigators have access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and expertise necessary to perform behavior tests.
Provide assistance in the design, implementation and analysis of behavioral experiments in mice.
To use the behavior core, complete the RBC Service Request Form and submit to the core.
For more information, follow this link: About Us
Behavior Tests Offered
The RBC offers validated and reliable testing of mice over a broad range of physiological and behavioral domains, including general health, cognitive, emotional, sensory, and motor function.
For a description of services offered, follow this link: Behavior Tests Offered
Prices
The Fee Structure of the RBC is 3-tiered and is based on the tests and personnel time required.
RBC alone: most expensive; the RBC technicians perform the assays.
RBC + Lab: a discount on some assays if one of the lab personnel is trained by RBC staff and then works with the RBC technician to perform the assays.
Lab alone: a further discount if the trained lab personnel uses the RBC facility on nights or weekends, with no RBC staff involvement.
FAQs
For a list of frequently asked questions, follow this link: Frequently Asked Questions
Core Staff & Location
- Director
Bruce O’Hara, PhD
bohara@email.uky.edu
859-257-2805- Technical Staff
Deann Hopkins
dmhopk1@email.uky.edu
859-257-2560- Core Location
Biological Pharmaceutical Building
789. S. Limestone
Lexington, KY 40536-0596Biopharm building, rooms 059A, 059C, 059E
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