The CFG provides technologies for in vivo gene function analysis and generation of animal models produced through pronuclear injections. The basic service consists of microinjection of a DNA construct into one-cell stage eggs, and generation of at least 2 transgenic founders (made as B6D2 F2 hybrids). Mice are always kept in Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) conditions in barrier facilities maintained by Taconic Farms, Inc.

Pricing

There is an additional fee for shipping the resulting transgenic mice. This service will be arranged by Taconic Farms, Inc.

To Request Services for Transgenic Mouse Production

1. For first time users, complete and submit a Customer Information Form that you can download directly in either word or acrobat formats.
2. Complete and submit a Request for Transgenic Mouse Request Form that you can download directly in either word or acrobat formats.
   Please note that to complete this you must have approval for the project from the animal welfare committee at your institution.
3. Arrange to send DNA construct(s) to the CFG. Please refer to Instructions for DNA Cleaning and Shipping. [word] or [acrobat].
4. Complete and submit the Mouse Screening Form that you can download directly in either word or acrobat formats.
   
5. Complete and submit the Mouse Shipping Form that you can download directly in either Word or Adobe formats. Shipping will be arranged through Taconic Farms, Inc.

Microinjection in different genetic backgrounds can be arranged upon request. For more information and to arrange shipping of the DNA please contact Dr. Brian A. Parr at (518) 591-7213 or by e-mail: bparr@albany.edu