SSBS successfully hosted a two-day workshop on the ethical use of laboratory animals in experimental research. The workshop was conducted by Dr Santosh Koratkar (SSBS) and featured distinguished guest speakers:
Dr Pralhad Wangikar (Director, PRADO Pvt Ltd) delivered an insightful lecture on “Pre-clinical Testing: Role of Laboratory Animals in Drug and Compound Evaluation for Regulatory Approval”.
Dr. Pradip Patil (Scientist D, ICMR-NIV, Pune) presented a comprehensive session on “Laboratory Animal Husbandry: Best Practices in Care, Housing, and Management.”
Hands-on training sessions were facilitated with the assistance of Mr Nilesh Chaknakar and Mr Ganesh Takale.
The workshop was attended by 35 participants, including M.Sc. (Nutrition and Dietetics), M.Sc. (Biotechnology – Research stream), and Ph.D. scholars. Key topics covered included:
The workshop aimed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of ethical considerations and best practices in laboratory animal use, equipping them with essential knowledge for their future work in life sciences and animal research.
SSBS hosted a two-day laboratory animal workshop entitled "Ethical Use of Laboratory Animals for Experimental Purposes" on July 25 to 26, 2023. Dr. Santosh Koratkar of Symbiosis School of Biological Science (SSBS) conducted the workshop, and Mr. Anil Thormothe, Nilesh Chaknakar, and Ganesh Takale assisted in the hand on training. The event engaged 29 attendees, including M. Sc. (Nutrition and Dietetics), M. Sc. (Biotechnology by Research stream), and Ph. D. scholars. Animal welfare, its importance, the basis of ethical guidelines, national laws, and statutory bodies with specific guidelines, facility layout and registration with CCSEA, animal care, and husbandry practices, maintaining various records, various experimental techniques, and handling & restraining of a laboratory animal, various drug administration routes, and sample collection methods in pre-clinical testing were all covered during the workshop. The workshop aimed to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the ethical considerations and best practices in using laboratory animals for research. This knowledge would be valuable for their future life sciences and animal research work.
