Education and Training
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We are responsible for education and training on laboratory animal scientific topics.
Education and training of persons carrying out animal experiments (Category B) (FELASA)
This course is mandatory for persons carrying out animal experiments and is accredited by the Fedartion of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (B-course 033/11) and the the Society of Laboratory Animal Science and according to FELASA category B. The course is preferentially reserved for DKFZ-staffs; free places might be offered to others, too. The next course (in German language) is scheduled for June 18th - 20th, 2012 (theory in German) followed by the practical part. Applications of DKFZ personnel should be done using the HCM user portal; external applicants please use the contact form.
The next course (in English language) is scheduled for November 19th - 22nd, 2012 (lectures), afterwards practice.
Education and training of persons responsible for directing animal experiments (Category C) (FELASA)
A course program is in preparation, alternatively legal regulation accept for category C the successful participation on a category B-course and a registered three years experience on laboratory animal science, too.
Education for Experts for Laboratory animal science (GV-SOLAS)
This four years lasting program allows natural scientists, veterinarians, and human doctors to specialize on laboratory animal science. DKFZ has a partial permit to educate. In case of interest please contact Dr. Johannes Schenkel by using the contact form.