for assistance call: 1-888-673-3444
Microbiota Characterization Now Offered
The RRRC now offers a full line of NGS-related services including fecal DNA extraction, 16S rRNA gene sequencing, and informatics analysis to researchers using rat models. For more information, please see here or contact www.rrrc.us.
July 07, 2014
Need a New Rat Model?
March 21, 2017
Need a new rat model? The RRRC in conjunction with the MU Animal Modeling Core (AMC) can assist with the generation of transgenic rats, create knock-out and knock-in rats using CRISPR/Cas9 technology and genetically manipulate rat embryonic stem cells to make chimeric animals. Contact us to discuss your rat model needs and how we can help.
RRRC at American Society of Human Genetics
Stop by Booth 949 (Research Resources in Metagenomics and Animal Models) in the Exhibitor Hall at ASHG 2017 in Orlando, FL on Oct 18-20 to discuss how we can help facilitate your research.
October 16, 2017
Animal Characterization at Discovery Ridge
https://vimeo.com/239454305
November 06, 2017
Discover what our team is doing related to metagenomics and the animal resource centers at MU including the RRRC, the MU MMRRC, the NSRRC and the MU Animal Modeling Core and the MU Metagenomics Center. https://vimeo.com/239454305
Rat Genome and Model Resources
November 10, 2017
Review of available rat resources. Shimoyama, M, Smith, JR, Bryda, E, Kuramoto, T, Saba, L, Dwinell, M. (2017) Rat Genome and Model Resources. ILAR J 58 (1):42-58.
COVID-19-related Disruptions
March 19, 2020
Due to the current situation with COVID-19, we are operating with reduced staffing and there may be delays in responding to emails and phone calls at this time. In addition, because of institutional restrictions and uncertainty with courier services and transportation, the RRRC is currently shipping and receiving live animals on a case-by-case basis. For new requests, please contact us to discuss your needs. For ongoing orders, we will continue to communicate frequently to keep you apprised of the status of your order. Thank you for understanding.
RRRC Fully Operational
June 14, 2020
The RRRC is fully operational at this time and we are excited to be able to assist researchers with all their rat-related needs. RRRC Donate Models
Process For Submission and Acceptance of Rats
1. Donating investigators should read and agree to the terms outlined in Terms and Conditions of Strain Submission.
2. Fill out the Application Form and submit it on-line. A completed Application Form will be generated from the information you provide. It will be displayed and a copy e-mailed to you.
3. The RRRC Application Review Committee will evaluate applications and issue decisions on submitted strains. You will be notified by e-mail of the status of your strain submission within 30 days of completion of your Strain Submission Application.
4. If your strain is accepted, you will be asked to complete or provide the following:
- MTA form
- Breeding and Husbandry Form
- Send genotyping protocol
- Send phenotyping protocol if gene mutation is unknown
- Send recent Health Status Report
5. After the strain profile information is reviewed and accepted, you will be contacted by RRRC staff to discuss and coordinate the final steps involving shipping of the animals to the RRRC.
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