Successful catheterization studies require balancing surgical precision, operational efficiency, study timelines, and animal welfare within increasingly complex and higher-throughput research environments. Challenges such as inconsistent catheter patency, recovery variability, workflow bottlenecks, and data inconsistency can impact study confidence and create delays that are difficult to troubleshoot once a study is underway. As research programs evolve, teams are under growing pressure to improve reproducibility while maintaining practical, scalable workflows at the bench.

In this webinar, Brad Gien will share practical guidance and real-world strategies for improving vascular and non-vascular catheterization workflows, drawing from decades of experience in preclinical surgical model development and production-level surgical operations. Attendees will gain insight into common pitfalls that can compromise study success, along with practical approaches for improving consistency, supporting recovery, reducing variability, and strengthening overall study execution.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand key considerations for presurgical planning, surgical setup, and workflow preparation in rodent catheterization studies
• Learn best practices for maintaining catheter patency and supporting successful post-surgical recovery
• Identify common technical challenges and misconceptions associated with vascular and non-vascular catheterization models
• Explore practical strategies for improving study consistency, reducing variability, and supporting higher-throughput workflows
• Gain insight into how surgical planning, recovery practices, and onsite workflows can support animal welfare and 3Rs principles throughout the study lifecycle