AALAS 2026 District 8 Meeting

Course overview

This program is a live and interactive, annual educational symposium for laboratory animal science professionals employed within one of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) District 8 states. District 8 AALAS unites laboratory animal research professionals across Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. It aims to provide professional development for animal technicians, animal scientists, veterinary technicians, veterinarians, research specialists and investigators. Continuing education provided in this event will include improved animal welfare practices, anesthesia techniques, improved pain management practices, improved health surveillance, and application of the 3Rs (replacement, reduction, and refinement) in various lab animal species. Continuing education will also be provided on improved personnel welfare and promoting a culture of care within the vivarium, as well as leadership growth in the laboratory animal science field. Also included will be an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) workshop which will be a comprehensive introduction to the humane care and use of laboratory animals led by respected leaders in the field of animal welfare.