The Behavioural Phenotyping Unit is a testing suite allowing experiments to be carried out in a controlled, homogenous environment. The facility houses rats and mice under normal or reverse light cycles. There are dedicated rat and mouse testing rooms, two operant conditioning suites and a catwalk room (locomotor studies). Various testing apparatus is available for communal use. The Unit provides cameras and tracking software. There is also a chemical preparation room and a surgery.
Additional information can be obtained from bpu@otago.ac.nz or the BPU coordinator: bpu.tech@otago.ac.nz