Advance Training Courses

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September 2025

Mouse Models for Human Disease Workshop

This course brings together a team of experienced mouse geneticists who guide you through the process of designing and implementing a mouse research project plan and the subsequent data analysis.

Part of the Practical Workshop theme.

15 September 2025
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
ADVANCE training centre
MRC Harwell
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Mouse Necropsy and Tissue Processing

This course provides practical training in how to perform a basic standard mouse necropsy and describe gross observations made during this process.

Part of the Pathology theme.

29 September 2025
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
ADVANCE training centre
MRC Harwell
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October 2025

Best Practices in Laboratory Management

Laboratory management is a subject that is often learned on the job, with limited training opportunities for those new to the role. This course is aimed at both researchers who are new to management, and managers who are new to the laboratory setting. It will provide a foundation of knowledge in various areas of laboratory […]

Part of the Lab Skills theme.

8 October 2025
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
ADVANCE training centre
MRC Harwell
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Mouse Embryo and Spermatozoa Cryopreservation Course

This course provides practical experience in murine embryo and spermatozoa freezing techniques routinely used at MRC Harwell and a simple, robust in vitro fertilisation procedure.

Part of the Transgenics theme.

20 October 2025
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
ADVANCE training centre
MRC Harwell
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November 2025

Mouse Necropsy

This course provides practical training in how to perform a basic standard mouse necropsy and describe gross observations made during this process.

Part of the Pathology theme.

24 November 2025
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
ADVANCE training centre
MRC Harwell
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January 2026

Practical Laboratory Skills

Having the knowledge and confidence to work safely in the laboratory is an essential skill for all staff working in laboratories. This course will cover basic theoretical and practical laboratory skills including preparing COSHH risk assessments, good laboratory practice, use of fume hoods/biosafety cabinets, centrifuges and other laboratory equipment, pipetting skills, using balances and preparing […]

Part of the Lab Skills theme.

14 January 2026
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
ADVANCE training centre
MRC Harwell
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February 2026

Laboratory Skills for Animal Technicians

Having the knowledge and confidence to work safely in the laboratory is a valuable skill for all animal technicians. This course will cover basic theoretical and practical laboratory skills including following COSHH risk assessments, best laboratory practice, use of fume hoods/biosafety cabinets, centrifuges and other laboratory equipment, pipetting skills, using balances and preparing reagents and […]

Part of the Lab Skills theme.

18 February 2026
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
ADVANCE training centre
MRC Harwell
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March 2026

Mouse Necropsy

This course provides practical training in how to perform a basic standard mouse necropsy and describe gross observations made during this process.

Part of the Pathology theme.

9 March 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
ADVANCE training centre
MRC Harwell
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Practical Laboratory Skills

Having the knowledge and confidence to work safely in the laboratory is an essential skill for all staff working in laboratories. This course will cover basic theoretical and practical laboratory skills including preparing COSHH risk assessments, good laboratory practice, use of fume hoods/biosafety cabinets, centrifuges and other laboratory equipment, pipetting skills, using balances and preparing […]

Part of the Lab Skills theme.

18 March 2026
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
ADVANCE training centre
MRC Harwell
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May 2026

Practical Laboratory Skills

Having the knowledge and confidence to work safely in the laboratory is an essential skill for all staff working in laboratories. This course will cover basic theoretical and practical laboratory skills including preparing COSHH risk assessments, good laboratory practice, use of fume hoods/biosafety cabinets, centrifuges and other laboratory equipment, pipetting skills, using balances and preparing […]

Part of the Lab Skills theme.

13 May 2026
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
ADVANCE training centre
MRC Harwell
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June 2026

Laboratory Skills for Animal Technicians

Having the knowledge and confidence to work safely in the laboratory is a valuable skill for all animal technicians. This course will cover basic theoretical and practical laboratory skills including following COSHH risk assessments, best laboratory practice, use of fume hoods/biosafety cabinets, centrifuges and other laboratory equipment, pipetting skills, using balances and preparing reagents and […]

Part of the Lab Skills theme.

10 June 2026
9:30 am - 4:30 pm
ADVANCE training centre
MRC Harwell
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Mouse Necropsy

This course provides practical training in how to perform a basic standard mouse necropsy and describe gross observations made during this process.

Part of the Pathology theme.

29 June 2026
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
ADVANCE training centre
MRC Harwell
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