Stereotaxic Neurosurgery Training

Precision, consistency, and safety are essential for successful neurosurgical procedures.
In this hands-on workshop, you will acquire the technical skills and background knowledge required for high-quality stereotaxic experiments in rodents. Our experienced instructors will guide you step by step – from the basics of surgical preparation to viral injections, implantations and postoperative care. You will practice all procedures independently in the lab and receive personalized feedback to help you refine your technique.

2-Day Basic Training (Module I)

• Fundamentals of Stereotaxic Neurosurgery

• Surgical Setup

• Craniotomy Practice

• Viral Injection Techniques

• GRIN Lens Implantation

• Miniscope Baseplate Mounting

• Cranial Window Creation

• Wound Closure & Post-operative Care

1-Day Advanced Training including Live Animals (Module II)

• GRIN Lens Implantation & Miniscope Baseplate Mounting

• Troubleshooting Complications

• Anaesthesia management

• Optional: Take advantage of free access to our E-learning program, which includes EU-Modules

  • 20 “Anaesthesia for minor procedures”

  • 21 “Advanced anaesthesia for surgical or prolonged procedures”

  • 22 “Principles of surgical procedures”.

    Upon successful completion, you will receive a separate certificate.

DFG-funded project: The development and expansion of this workshop are funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) as part of a transfer project. (SFB 1315 – T01, project number 327654276)