About our services

The Behavior Core offers a variety of models and measures commonly used in the research setting including general behavioral phenotyping, neurobehavioral tests, and in vivo drug screening.

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If there is a model or measure you are interested in but don’t see here email us at behaviorcore@photographywaltz.com

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Models

The core offers cutting edge, validated and well characterized models commonly used in basic science research. These models are used to gain mechanistic insights to clinically relevant questions and for in vivo screening in drug development.

  • Nociception (Acute and chronic models)
  • Learning and Memory
  • Neurocognitive Functioning
  • Anxiety and Depression
  • Addiction
  • Pharmacokinetic Dosing and Collection

Measures

Assays commonly used as behavioral readouts for basic science research.

Working with Dr. King and her team at the UNE Behavioral Core has been a seamless process [for EydisBio]. I have been impressed with the breath of models and assays offered as well as the experience and professionalism of the team. Utilizing Dr. King’s experience and expertise in pre-clinical pain modeling has greatly enhanced our study designs. Furthermore, the post study data package was clear and well organized.”

 — Scott Scarneo, Director of Research and Development at EydisBio

Additional Services

  • We offer handling and compound administration options to assist in all aspects of drug screening, model development and study implementation.
  • The core is accomplished in perfusions and tissue collection methods.
  • Our staff is trained to preform pharmacokinetic (PK) dosing experiments.
  • We offer consultation services for grant submissions, UNE Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocol submissions, and study design.
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Training

We are available to conduct trainings on any of our services or equipment, to faculty, staff, and students.

Students and staff are welcome to complete UNE’s Rodent Behavior Skills badge to display on their transcript and/or resume. Visit our Credly badge site to learn more

Throughout my time at UNE, the Behavior Core has provided invaluable support to a variety of different projects I’ve worked on — from training behavioral assays and animal handling techniques to coordinating use of shared spaces.” 

Megan Tomasch, GSBSE Ph.D. Candidate

Quality Control

Our staff have more than 17 years of combined experience with behavior testing in a research environment. All experimental procedures will obtain prior approval by the IACUC and will be conducted in compliance with the NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals.