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TRANSVERSAL PLATFORMS

Networking Laboratory Animal

Phenotyping Service (SEFALer)

The Networking Laboratory Animal Phenotyping Service (SEFALer) is coordinated by
CIBERER through several of its research groups specialized in phenotyping animal mo-

dels with a specific application for rare diseases.

SEFALer’s main objective is to characterize the phenotype of animal models of rare

diseases as a fundamental tool to studying the physiopathology, to understanding the
underlying molecular mechanisms, to identify diagnostic criteria and to evaluate and

refine new therapies. SEFALer provides significant support to the research activity of

CIBERER units.
The activities carried out in 2013 based on the objectives proposed for the year in each

are described below:

Objective 1: To increase the phenotyping offer and SEFALer’s activity

In 2012 data from a survey conducted on all the CIBERER units was analyzed to com-

pile information about the demand for phenotyping tests.

Certain specific measures were taken based on the results:
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• To increase SEFALer’s offer, meeting the demand of CIBERER investigators to the

greatest extent possible.

• To periodically repeat surveys.

• To make it easier for interested units to join SEFALer.

Two new units become full members of SEFALer in 2013:

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Neurometabolic Disease Laboratory of the Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute PO
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(IDIBELL). CIBERER Unit 759, led by Dr. Aurora Pujol.
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• Unidad SEFALer F6
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Animal models by genetic manipulation of the National Biotechnology Centre A
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(CNB). CIBERER unit 756, led by Dr. Llus Montoliu.
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At the same time, we continued to search for information about other phenotyping B
groups or services outside CIBERER and this information has been progressively CI

included on the SEFALer portal:
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