Name of resource
Galway Neuroscience Cluster
Name of Principal Investigator
| Title | Dr |
| First name | David |
| Last name | Finn |
Address of institution where award is held
| Institution | National University of Ireland, Galway |
| Street Address | Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University Road |
| City | Galway |
| Postcode | Eire |
Country
Ireland
Website
http://ncbes.nuigalway.ie/neuroscience.aspx
Contact email
Summary
1a. The resource holds animal models relevant to the study of the following neurodegenerative diseases
Parkinson’s disease Neurodegenerative disease in general
1b. The resource holds:
Animals
2a. The resource acts as a centre for access and distribution to external groups (who are not the PIs of the resource)
2b. Procedures and rules for access
Apply to PI or co-ordinator at resource Access through collaboration with PI only Other requirements exist
3a. Does the resource develop animal models for external groups
2
3b. Types of models provided
Genetically modified Chemical (e.g. ENU or radiation for mouse)
4a This activity is supported as:
A collaboration
5a Disease models available
| Disease | Species | Available to external user (Y/N) | Full phenotypic character (Y/N or partial) | Phenotypes | Genotypes or other subtypes |
| rat | Y | Y | motor impairment; nigro-striatal neurodegeneration |
5b. Other models/phenotypes available through the resource relevant to neurodegenerative conditions
| No. of models | Available to external users | Full phenotypic characterisation available (Y/N or partial) | Nature of phenotype |
| 4 | Y | Y | Morris water maze; novel object recognition; T-maze; passive avoidance |
| 2 | Y | Y | Automated home cage and novel arena locomotor monitoring systems |
| 1 | Y | Y | In vivo microdialysis |
| neuroimmune signalling and pain | Y | Y |
7a. Maintenance of the resource is dependent on continued funding
1
7b. End date of current funding period
N/A
7c. Expected lifespan of the resource (in years)
10