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As the use of surgical procedures in rodents becomes increasingly common in biomedical research, institutions face the challenge of ensuring that personnel are properly trained to perform these procedures. The author describes a microsurgery training course in use at Columbia University.
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Akelina, Y. Applying the “3 Rs”: Training Course in Surgical Techniques. Lab Anim 32, 41–44 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1038/laban0103-41
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