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Webinar
Dec 18, 2023 | 16:00 pm - 16:55 pm
Practical use of Göttingen Minipigs in Wound Heali...
This webinar aims to provide an integrated perspective on designing, conducting, and interpreting wo...
Göttingen Minipigs Academy
Jan 01, 2024 | - Dec 31, 2024 |
Vascular Access
NOTE: This course is booked on demand. Contact academy@minipigs.dk to schedule a course. Pig vas...
Göttingen Minipigs Academy
Jan 01, 2024 | - Dec 31, 2024 |
Advanced Learners | Veterinary Management, Welfare...
NOTE: This course is booked on demand. Contact academy@minipigs.dk to schedule a course. I...
Practical use of Göttingen Minipigs in Wound Healing Studies
Webinar Mikkel Lykke, DVM, Scientific Officer | Scantox, Denmark Gitte Jeppesen, DVM, DipRCPath, Senior Pathologist | Scantox, DenmarkWebinar
Dec 18, 2023 | 16:00 pm - 16:55 pm
Practical use of Göttingen Minipigs in Wound Healing Studies
Webinar Mikkel Lykke, DVM, Scientific Officer | Scantox, Denmark Gitte Jeppesen, DVM, DipRCPath, Senior Pathologist | Scantox, DenmarkThis webinar aims to provide an integrated perspective on designing, conducting, and interpreting wound healing studies in minipigs. The webinar presents a unique opportunity to gain a holistic understanding of wound healing studies, from regulatory compliance and study design to detailed tissue analysis, equipping attendees with the knowledge and skills to understand the field of wound healing research.
First, "Regulatory Aspects When Planning a Wound Healing Study in Göttingen Minipigs," will focus on the critical regulatory aspects and ethical considerations unique to using Göttingen Minipigs in wound healing research. This part is key for researchers in understanding the legal and ethical framework surrounding minipig studies in wound healing. Following this, "How to Effectively Design, Plan, and Run a Wound Healing Study" offers practical insights into the strategic planning of wound healing research. It covers the essentials of designing effective studies, selecting methodologies, and executing research plans, thereby enhancing the quality and impact of wound healing studies. Finally, "How to Perform the Histopathological Assessment of Wound Healing Studies," delves into the microscopic examination of healed tissues. Attendees will hear about typical findings in histopathology, crucial for evaluating the healing process and the effectiveness of treatment modalities.
Price: Free
Vascular Access
Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs A/S | Dalmose, Denmark Adrian Zeltner, SRSGöttingen Minipigs Academy
Jan 01, 2024 | - Dec 31, 2024 |
Vascular Access
Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs A/S | Dalmose, Denmark Adrian Zeltner, SRSNOTE: This course is booked on demand.
Contact academy@minipigs.dk to schedule a course.
Pig vascular access can be a challenge due to the general lack of superficial veins. Göttingen Minipigs are no exception and careful consideration has to be given already during the design process of the study. In this course, we will present the possibilities and tools that can be applied to make the study a success.
After an overall introduction to Göttingen Minipigs covering behavior, biology, and basic handling we will look closer at the vascular anatomy. That will lead to the practical and technical aspects, from simple blood sampling by venipuncture to implantation of catheters and ports. To round off, we discuss the benefits of different systems and what effect they may have on animal welfare.
At the end of the course, the participant should be able to make an informed decision about what option will work best for a given study. The technical insights of this seminar will provide the basics of catheter implantation and the experienced participant will be able to perform the procedure afterward.
Practical course with limited seats.
Lecturer: Adrian Zeltner, SRS | AZE Consulting
About the lecturer: Adrian has worked with Göttingen Minipigs since 2005, and now works as a consultant for AZE Consulting, where his primary focus is on surgical procedures. He has extensive hands-on experience in various aspects of minipig care, including housing, welfare, tissue- and blood sampling, and dosing. In addition to his practical background, Adrian has conducted animal training courses and workshops for many years. Throughout his career, Adrian has showcased his surgical proficiency by successfully performing numerous procedures on Göttingen Minipigs including enhancement and innovation of dosing techniques and surgical methodologies.
Participants: Animal Caretakers, Laboratory Technicians, Veterinarians, Scientists
Price: € 1,300
Duration: 1-day course, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Course conducted in English or Danish.
Advanced Learners | Veterinary Management, Welfare & Culture of Care
Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs A/S | Dalmose, Denmark Maja Ramløse, DVM; Susi Søgaard, DVM; Carina Anker, Animal Welfare TechnicianGöttingen Minipigs Academy
Jan 01, 2024 | - Dec 31, 2024 |
Advanced Learners | Veterinary Management, Welfare & Culture of Care
Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs A/S | Dalmose, Denmark Maja Ramløse, DVM; Susi Søgaard, DVM; Carina Anker, Animal Welfare TechnicianNOTE: This course is booked on demand.
Contact academy@minipigs.dk to schedule a course.
In this advanced learner’s course, you will learn about Göttingen Minipigs' biology and behaviour. We will go into detail with animal welfare aspects tailored to fit the specific needs of Göttingen Minipigs, incl. valuable acclimatisation, socialization, and thorough behavioral management programs addressing various enrichment elements etc. We will also discuss the importance of working with a Culture of Care, and suggestions on how to promote it. We will take a look at clinical issues that you might encounter in Göttingen Minipigs, as well as their suggested treatment protocols. You will learn about how to maintain healthy minipigs, incl. how to set up effective biosecurity measures and perform adequate health monitoring. To complete the course, a workshop will put the acquired learnings into perspective.
Lecturers: Maja Ramløse, DVM, Susi Søgaard, DVM, Carina Anker, Animal Welfare Technician | Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs
About the lecturers:
Maja Ramløse is specialised in biomedicine and is an experienced veterinarian, incl. more than 6 years of working with pigs for biomedical purposes. She is the main responsible for the health and welfare of all animals at Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs, incl. the Culture of Care program.
Susi is specialised in biomedicine and has worked with pigs for 17 years and minipigs in biomedical research for the past 9 years. She has a background as a GLP Study Director and Veterinarian and has extensive experience with Göttingen Minipigs in exploratory and regulatory studies.
Carina has worked with taking care of Göttingen Minipigs for more than 17 years. Since 2020, she has been responsible for the constant focus on further improving the life and welfare of all animals at Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs.
Participants: Veterinarians, Animal Caretakers, Laboratory Technicians
Price: € 500
Duration: 1-day course, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Course conducted in English or Danish.
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Science base
See all In our science base, we have collected links to a wide selection of relevant papers and knowledge-sharing. Below are a few highlights, but you are welcome to browse through the database.
IgG Humanized Göttingen Minipigs
Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs A/S
Genetically altered Göttingen Minipigs, carrying a mini repertoire of human Ig-γ1/γ4 heavy and the human κ light chain genes, show tolerance to a broad range of human antibodies. This provides a novel model for safety testing and an important and viable alternative for toxicology studies of therapeutic antibodies in non-human primates.
A humanized minipig model for the toxicological testing of therapeutic recombinant antibodies
Tatiana Flisikowska, Jerome Egli, Krzysztof Flisikowski et al.
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41551-022-00921-2
A Strain Rate-Dependent Constitutive Model for Göttingen Minipig Cerebral Arteries
Noah Pearson, Gregory M Boiczyk, Vivek Bhaskar Kote, et al.
Doi: 10.1115/1.4053796
The people behind
Head of International Sales
Peter Vestbjerg
Peter has many years of experience with client management and support within the biomedical research industry. He supports you on general and special inquiries on our full portfolio of Göttingen Minipigs and connected materials and services.
Study Director
Andres Eskjær Jensen
Andres is an experienced scientist with a veterinary background. He has vast experience coordinating and running pre-clinical studies. He will be your point of contact for designing and executing studies at our facility.
CSO
Kirsten Rosenmay Jacobsen
Kirsten is an experienced scientist with a veterinary background. She can answer scientific questions about Göttingen Minipigs in biomedical research and support you in planning your studies either at your own or our facility.
Principal Laboratory Animal Veterinarian
Maja Ramløse
Maja is specialised in biomedicine and is an experienced veterinarian. She can answer questions concerning the health and welfare of Göttingen Minipigs along with other veterinary questions, both before and after delivery.
Laboratory Animal Research Veterinarian
Susi Søgaard
Susi is an experienced veterinarian and former GLP Study Director. She can answer any scientific or veterinary questions re. Göttingen Minipigs in research and development programs, as well as our QA program and the Göttingen Minipigs Academy.
Order Management & Logistics Coordinator
Mette Damgaard Johansen
Mette is one of our dedicated staff members who takes care of our customers and their orders. She can help with information about existing orders, track orders in transit, and is fluent in Danish, English, and French.
Head of Marketing
Maria Bonnesen
Maria is an experienced marketer and handles all marketing and communication affairs. She can answer questions related to the website, social media, event coordination, webinars, the Göttingen Minipigs Magazine, and sponsorships.
CFO
Brian Christiansen
Brian has extensive financial experience from international organisations and can answer questions concerning financials matters.
Executive Assistant, HR & Legal Support
Søs Pihl-Poulsen
Søs has many years of experience of supporting the top executive level, works with HR incl. recruitment, and provides internal legal support. She answers questions regarding MTAs, CDAs, and access to the Göttingen Minipigs MR and CT Imaging Atlas.
For job applications, please email hr@minipigs.dk.
CEO
Martin Windfeld Velin
Martin is overall responsible for all activities at Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs, and has extensive managerial and international experience, especially within the operational field.
Head of Operations
Søren Vangsgaard
Søren is responsible for our entire production and delivery set-up and knows every corner of the facility. This means, that he can answer any question concerning our daily operations and production facility.
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Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs A/S
Soroe Landevej 302
DK-4261 Dalmose
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Phone: +45 5818 5818
E-Mail: ellegaard@minipigs.dk
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