Poster contest for the 2017 Quad! This year our exciting theme is The Road to Eureka. Submit an abstract on it and present a poster with your new ideas or findings to the Quad Poster Contest. There will be two categories; scientific/clinical and husbandry/management themed posters.  The presenters will get FREE registration to Quad.  First, second and third prizes in each category will win a cash prize!

 

To participate, click the hyperlink below and submit your abstract by email to our Quad Poster Chair Jessica DeSantis.  We look forward to hearing from you!

 

Poster Contest Submission Form

 

Jessica DeSantis

Harvard University

16 Divinity Avenue

Room 2102

Cambridge, MA 02138

jdesantis@fas.harvard.edu

The Quad Symposium is May 17th & 18th at the Mohegan Sun Conference Center in Uncasville CT.
2017 Theme: The Road to Eureka!
https://quadaalas.wildapricot.org/


Do you want to attend the QUAD Symposium? Have budget cuts slashed your travel allowance? Are you seeking continuing education? Do you want to meet new people? The SNEAALAS QUAD Scholarship is your opportunity! The QUAD Symposium is a mini National AALAS meeting with an exhibit hall included. SNEAALAS offers a yearly essay scholarship, which includes registration to QUAD, one night stay in a standard room at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT and up to $200 in meals. All you have to do is submit an original essay and be chosen as the winner. Winner is chosen on content, passion and scope. Winner is not chosen because of spelling, grammar or length. 

2017 essay topic is: 
Describe how a recent animal research-related innovation has had an impact on your life or the life of someone you know.

Rules:
Applicant must be a SNEAALAS Member in good standing and have approval from their supervisor. The deadline for submissions is March 31, 2017. All original receipts must be provided to SNEAALAS for reimbursement. After completing attendance to QUAD, the winners will be asked to complete a questionnaire and agree to be highlighted in a SNEAALAS newsletter. Applications will be judged by a sub-committee of the SNEAALAS BOD. Please submit your essays to barbara.campagna@pfizer.com by the deadline. Winners will be notified by April 7, 2017. 

LAWTE 2017 Biennial Conference- “Sweet Spot”: Teaching, Learning, and Supporting Animal Welfare

 The Biennial Laboratory Animal Welfare Exchange Meeting will take place in exciting Hershey Pennsylvania June 13-16, 2017. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit abstracts for posters or presentations.

 Why Submit an Abstract?

 

• Do you have a unique or innovative training idea you would like to share with the training community?
• Have you come up with a creative solution to a training/education problem at your institution?
• Have you collected data regarding training services or programs?

 

…Then share it with us!

 

Presenting at LAWTE will allow you to:

 

• Help others struggling with the same issues as you and your institution
• Have a platform for a published article in Laboratory Animal Science Professional (LAS Pro) or other lab animal science magazines
• Obtain CEUs to maintain your credentials
• Connect with your colleagues and peers
• Gain recognition for the amazing work that you do

 

Abstract Guidelines

 

1. The title should be concise and accurately convey the abstract subject matter.
2. Abstracts should be a single paragraph, not to exceed 2,300 characters (approximately 300 words).
3. Tables of data are not permitted in the abstract.
4. Do not use trade names, technical jargon, names of products, companies, or institutions, or abbreviations other than units of measurement.
5. Please include names and institutional affiliations of all authors and contact information for the primary (submitting) author.
6. Abstracts should generally follow this format: problem, approach/study design, observations/results, and conclusions.
7. Supply a brief (~30 words) bio for the primary author including any degrees and certifications. 
8. Please indicate whether submission is for a Poster or Oral presentation
   1. Oral presentations may be 1 hour didactic sessions or shorter 15-20 minute platform sessions.

 Abstract submission

September 1, 2016 - Abstract submissions open

December 10, 2016 - Deadline for abstract submission

Submit Poster abstracts electronically to Amy Kilpatrick at amy.kilpatrick@novartis.com

Submit Oral Presentation abstracts electronically to LaTesa Hughes at hugheslj@mail.nih.gov

AALAS National Meeting Facilitators Needed

We can’t do it without you! Facilitators are needed for the 2016 AALAS National Meeting in Charlotte, NC.  Access the Facilitator Guidelines and Facilitator Sign-Up Form when you visit here: https://www.aalas.org/national-meeting/presenters/presenter-information

For additional info, please email Jai Tubbs at jacquelyn.tubbs@duke.edu

Even if you cannot attend the AALAS meeting, you can help the Foundation which in turn helps you with materials needed to educate your local communities -

• Donate an item to the silent or live auction – each branch is entered in a drawing for a prize for every item donated! Individual donations are also welcome. Follow the suggested items list on the link below.
• Enter the race and purchase/decorate a race car – branch level award could be yours! Get your membership involved in online pledging to advance your entry in the race!

For attendees –

• Get your Celebrate the Mouse pin ($5 donation) and get a souvenir race photo – groups welcome!
• Donate $50 and also get the stuffed honey bee (state insect), among other fun items.
• Volunteer to help with the AREA program.
• Attend the foundation reception on Wednesday evening which includes the live auction!

For all –

• Donate to the Foundation, plan to talk to your community about the importance of biomedical research and request the posters and other information available at no charge from the AALAS foundation!

AALAS Foundation Announces

2016 "100 ALL STAR Race"

Start your engines - the Race is on! 

Do you want to be part of an exciting and creatively challenging contest that's sure to be loads of fun and also benefit the AALAS Foundation?

We know all the people and animals working in laboratory animal science are SUPER STARS - helping in the RACE to achieve medical discoveries!   

Charlotte, North Carolina, the setting for this year's AALAS National Meeting, is known for the NASCAR ALL STAR Race.  That's why, this year, we have designed the AALAS Foundation 100, ALL STAR Race" and we are challenging contestants to paint/decorate a wooden 6" race car.

Don't worry - you don't have to drive fast to participate! Just register and pay your entry fee and start getting those creative juices running!

There will be four category winners - Individual, Branch, Corporate/Company and Institution/Association. Plus, we'll have "Facebook Fan Favorite" and "Best of Show" awards. 

Don't miss out on all the fun! The deadline to enter is September 5th, 2016.

Click here for details and how to register for entry in the 2016 "100 ALL STAR Race!' 

AALAS Foundation Announces

2016 "100 ALL STAR Race"

Start your engines - the Race is on! 

Do you want to be part of an exciting and creatively challenging contest that's sure to be loads of fun and also benefit the AALAS Foundation?

We know all the people and animals working in laboratory animal science are SUPER STARS - helping in the RACE to achieve medical discoveries!   

Charlotte, North Carolina, the setting for this year's AALAS National Meeting, is known for the NASCAR ALL STAR Race.  That's why, this year, we have designed the AALAS Foundation 100, ALL STAR Race" and we are challenging contestants to paint/decorate a wooden 6" race car.

Don't worry - you don't have to drive fast to participate! Just register and pay your entry fee and start getting those creative juices running!

There will be four category winners - Individual, Branch, Corporate/Company and Institution/Association. Plus, we'll have "Facebook Fan Favorite" and "Best of Show" awards. 

Don't miss out on all the fun! The deadline to enter is September 5th, 2016.

Click here for details and how to register for entry in the 2016 "100 ALL STAR Race!' 

Questions? Contact us at foundation@aalas.org

 

 

NEW Feature for our Members!

NEBAALAS would like to offer our members a collection of lecture and training videos that our committee has provided. These videos are owned by the New England Branch of AALAS and are for private NEBAALAS use.

Please read AALAS’ response to the petition regarding ethologically appropriate standards for NHPs in research.

AALAS Public Comment

The petition information can be found at: http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAAPHIS/bulletins/10202d7

Established in 1981, the Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR) is the nation’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to improving human and veterinary health by promoting public understanding and support for humane and responsible animal research. FBR is the leading voice of scientific reason and medical progress in the ongoing, sometimes violent debate that surrounds animal research.  Currently FBR is asking for support in signing a petition to commend Air France for its valiant commitment to transporting laboratory animals for biomedical research. While many airlines have acquiesced to animal rights groups’ demands to end the shipment of lab animals, Air France has remained steadfast in its support of the scientific community.

Please help support Air France by adding your name to the petition below:

http://fbresearch.org/airfrance/