Training


Delta Phenomics offers training courses and individual instruction in methods, techniques and tools for behavioral testing:
• observational data collection and analysis
• video tracking and automated behavior recognition
• automated home cage testing
• behavioral analysis and pattern detection
Our qualified trainers have many years of practical experience in animal behavior research and the use of advanced methods and tools.
 
For an overview of our Consultancy & Training services click here.
 
NEUROMODEL
 
In May 2010, Delta Phenomics organized, in collaboration with Noldus Information Technology and the University of Erlangen-Nürnberg, a training week for Ph.D. students in the framework of “Neuromodel”, an EU FP7 project (Marie Curie Initial Training Network) focused on rodent models for Parkinson’s Disease and Huntington’s Disease. The training week had a focus on measuring behavior with classical tools and more advanced computer tools for automated data collection and analysis. Animal models for neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson and Huntington played a substantial role in this training week. Speakers included prof.dr. Stephan von Hörsten (University of Erlangen-Nürnberg), dr. Veerle Beakelandt (KU Leuven), dr. Martien Kas (Utrecht University Medical Centre), dr. Klaas Kramer (VU University Amsterdam) and dr. Francien de Jonge (Wageningen University), dr. Fabrizio Grieco (Noldus Information Technology), Raymond de Heer (Delta Phenomics) and prof.dr. Berry Spruijt (Delta Phenomics). During two days of practical work (in the Delta Phenomics animal facility), the students could experience and learn more about behavioral experiments. On the last days, there was also attention for scientific writing, animal welfare and ethics.

neuromodel group
We welcomed 11 international, very motivated Ph.D. students in Wageningen and Utrecht. The week was a big success and the students were very positive in their feedback surveys. Students were eager to learn more about behavior and initiated discussions. For the speakers it was a pleasure to interact with them as they really listened, thought and responded. Apart from the theoretical and practical work there was also time for more social interaction during dinner, games and drinks in the evenings.