The CRCHUM contributes to an international reference guide for more rigorous analysis of metabolism and energy balance
We are proud to announce the publication of the guide entitled “A consensus guide to preclinical indirect calorimetry experiments” in the prestigious journal Nature Metabolism. Written by The International Indirect Calorimetry Consensus Committee (IICCC) under the leadership of Dr Alex Banks (Harvard Medical School & Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center), this reference document establishes experimental and analytical norms designed to standardize indirect calorimetry studies in rodents.
The goal is to promote comparable, reproducible and high-quality data in the study of metabolism and energy expenditure.
A scientific contribution by the CRCHUM
Thierry Alquier, the scientific advisor of the CRCHUM Small animal phenotyping and imaging core facility, played an active role in developing this guide. For over 15 years, he has been committed to promoting the core facility's best experimental practices and scientific rigor. Together with his international collaborators, he proposed clear standards for designing, standardizing and analyzing indirect calorimetry experiments performed in metabolic cages.
The IICCC guidelines pave the way for the creation of a global database for metabolism data, promoting transparency, reproducibility and innovation. They also enable better interpretation of data and facilitate comparisons between laboratories.
We warmly congratulate Thierry Alquier and his colleagues on this major publication, which reinforces best practices and places the CRCHUM among the leaders in harmonizing international scientific standards in preclinical research.
Author: Erik Joly, Core Facilities’ Echo committee
The CRCHUM contributes to an international reference guide for more rigorous analysis of metabolism and energy balance
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