Genetically Engineered Mouse Phenotyping

GEM Phenotyping Core Facility

Genetically Engineered Mouse (GEM) Database

In an attempt to improve our services to investigative staff, we are establishing a web-accessible database for all genetically engineered mice maintained at MSKCC, WMC and RU. The purposes of the database are the following:

Assist investigators in identifying sources of genetically engineered mouse strains they might be interested in obtaining, which are already present on the 3 campuses. This will deter duplicate on-site production and/or importation from outside institutions.
Document phenotypic abnormalities. This will aid the animal husbandry, veterinary technical, and clinical veterinary staff in monitoring the overall health and well being of the animals on a day-to-day basis. Furthermore, it will be a resource to investigators searching for mouse models exhibiting phenotypes similar to their own mice.

We hope that you see the benefits that such a database would bring to you.

We request that you fill out the PDF form on this page, for EACH strain of genetically engineered mice already characterized and used in your laboratory. Please fax completed form(s) to 212-746-8847 or mail to RARC, 1300 York Ave., Box 40 at your earliest convenience. We appreciate your attention to this matter. You will be notified when the database is up and running.

GEM Database Form (PDF)

Thank You!