WEBINAR—The Trainer’s Toolkit for Osmotic Pumps: Supporting Researchers in Infusion Studies

May 20, 2025
11 a.m. EDT

In this webinar, Cheryl Haughton, DVM, and Terrisha Buckley, BSc, will discuss integrating osmotic pumps into in vivo research as a method to enhance drug delivery effectiveness. They will cover the preparation, implantation, and training processes for laboratory personnel.  

Key Learning Objectives:   

• Understand the benefits of using osmotic pumps.
• Incorporate previous knowledge and skills into training others on using the pumps.
• Visualize the steps to prepping and loading osmotic pumps.
• Describe the process of subcutaneous and/or intraperitoneal implantation.
• Discuss different methods of closing an incision post implantation or explanation.
• Understand the resources available to you via your animal facilities, veterinary staff, learning resources, etc.

Speakers

Cheryl Haughton, DVM
Senior Clinical Veterinarian, University of Kentucky 

Cheryl Haughton, DVM, is a Senior Clinical Veterinarian at the University of Kentucky (UK) and a Diplomate of the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine. She provides oversight for UK’s investigator training program and mentors students. 

Terrisha Buckley, BSc
Investigator Trainer, University of Kentucky 

Terrisha Buckley, BSc, is a biologist and a freelance scientific/medical writer. She is the investigator trainer for the University of Kentucky Division of Laboratory Animal Resources. In this role, Buckley is the primary trainer for laboratory personnel in techniques related to research animals, specifically rodents. 

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