Preclinical Behavior Core
Peter M. Grace, Ph.D.
Andrew J. Shepherd, Ph.D.
Directors
- Research Resources
- Core Facilities and Services
- Preclinical Behavior Core
Overview
The Preclinical Behavior Core (PBC) provides consultation and services for evaluating pain and cognitive behaviors in rodent models for MD Anderson investigators.?With an overarching interest in pharmacology and drug discovery, we leverage mouse models, genetic and pharmacological manipulations, behavioral assessments, primary cell culture, microscopy, and cell and molecular biology approaches.
Getting Started
To request a consultation or training with the PBC team, contact us at PBResearchCore@mdanderson.org.
Impact
The Preclinical and Behavioral Core aims to accelerate the development of novel therapeutics for the neurological complications of cancer and its treatment. Toward achieving this goal, the PBC:
- provides validated rodent models of pain and cognitive impairment
- administers behavioral assessments that measure sensitivity to temperature, mechanical and thermal sensitivity, spontaneous and ongoing pain, cognition, sensorimotor function, activity, affect, and motivation
- fosters clinician-scientist collaboration across various disciplines to innovate novel theories, solutions, and treatments that lead to breakthrough discoveries.
Acknowledgment
Please use the following text when acknowledging the PBC:?
"The Preclinical Behavior Core is supported in part by Â鶹ӳ» MD Anderson Cancer Center and its Cancer Neuroscience Program."
Visit the?Acknowledgment page for guidelines on whether the efforts of core personnel merit authorship.
Contact
Preclinical Behavior Core
Â鶹ӳ» MD Anderson Cancer Center
Preclinical Behavior Core
Department of Symptom Research
1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 1055
Houston, Texas 77030
For Questions and Administrative Assistance
Nathan Goodwin
Program Coordinator, Preclinical Behavior Core
E-mail: PBResearchCore@mdanderson.org
New Equipment Available in BSRB!
- Whisper rooms
- Conditioning rooms with sound-attenuated cubicles and shock cages?