American Association for Laboratory Animal Science

American Association for Laboratory Animal Science

The American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), a 501(c)3 nonprofit membership association, was formed in 1950 as a forum for the exchange of information and expertise in the care and use of laboratory animals. Membership consists of approximately 12,000 individual, institutional, commercial and affiliate members. The national office is located in Memphis, TN. [http://www.aalas.org/association/about.asp American Association for Laboratory Animal Science : About AALAS ] ]

Overview of Products and Services

National Meeting

Each fall since 1950, the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science has held its annual National Meeting. During the five days of the meeting, members and nonmembers participate in workshops, lectures, poster sessions, and exhibits. The program is designed to have topics relevant to the entire membership. Exhibitors have an opportunity to interact with AALAS members from the academic community, research institutions, government organizations, and commercial companies. Eight professional and technical awards for excellence in the field of laboratory animal science are given each year at the AALAS National Meeting. The AALAS National Meeting is the largest gathering in the world of professionals concerned with the production, care, and use of laboratory animals. [http://www.aalas.org/association/about.asp American Association for Laboratory Animal Science : About AALAS ] ]

Publications

AALAS publishes two scientific journals, "Comparative Medicine" and the "Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science", as well as two newsletters, "AALAS in Action" and "Tech Talk". Publications are produced in the AALAS national office in Memphis, TN. [http://www.aalas.org/association/about.asp American Association for Laboratory Animal Science : About AALAS ] ]
*"Comparative Medicine""Comparative Medicine" ("CM"), an international bi-monthly journal of comparative and experimental medicine, is the leading English-language publication in the field and is ranked by the Science Citation Index in the upper third of all scientific journals. It seeks to advance knowledge about comparative medicine and laboratory animal science through the publication of scholarly articles about animal models, animal biology, laboratory animal medicine, laboratory animal pathology, animal behavior, animal biotechnology, and related topics. The journal invites reports and reviews about basic and applied laboratory investigations, clinical investigations, and case studies. It also welcomes informed and thoughtful opinions relevant to the humane care and use of laboratory animals. "Comparative Medicine" is indexed in "Index Medicus". Dr. Linda Toth of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is the editor in chief over Comparative Medicine and JAALAS; Dr. Ravi Tolwani of Rockefeller University School of Medicine is the associate editor for CM. [Comparative Medicine (http://www.aalas.org/publications/index.asp#CM)]

*"Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science"The "Journal of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science" ("JAALAS") serves as an official communication vehicle for the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS). The journal, published bi-monthly, includes a section of refereed articles and a section of AALAS association news. The mission of the refereed section of the journal is to disseminate high-quality, peer-reviewed information on animal biology, technology, facility operations, management, and compliance as relevant to the AALAS membership. Reflecting this mission, the journal title has changed, effective with the first issue of 2006, from "Contemporary Topics in Laboratory Animal Science" ("CT") to "JAALAS". Dr. Linda Toth of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine is the editor in chief over Comparative Medicine and JAALAS; Dr. Susan Compton of Yale University is the associate editor for JAALAS. [JAALAS (http://www.aalas.org/publications/index.asp#CT)]

*"AALAS in Action""AALAS in Action" is a bimonthly newsletter published to enhance communication with national and branch members of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science. Recipients are encouraged to reproduce parts or all of the contents. [AiA (http://www.aalas.org/publications/index.asp#AA) ]

*"Tech Talk""Tech Talk" is a bimonthly publication which promotes the dissemination of professional information and technology to all persons interested in laboratory animal science and facilitates a worldwide pursuit of knowledge of animal care methodology. [TT (http://www.aalas.org/publications/index.asp#TT) ]

Certification

The AALAS technician certification program certifies three levels of technical knowledge. The Technician Certification Registry is a voluntary program for technicians to demonstrate a current, credible level of knowledge. The Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR) program is designed to raise competency and professionalism in the field of animal resources management. [http://www.aalas.org/association/about.asp American Association for Laboratory Animal Science : About AALAS ] ]
*Certified Manager of Animal Resources (CMAR)The CMAR designation involves a series of four examinations: three exams arranged via an organization called the Institute for Certified Professional Managers (ICPM), and the Animal Resources Exam offered by AALAS. Obtaining the CMAR designation is a sign of professionalism in the field of animal resources management. In order to maintain their CMAR designation, CMAR recipients will have annual requirements of a re-certification fee and a specified number of continuing education credits to stay abreast of the latest in management techniques and theory. [CMAR (http://www.aalas.org/certification/cmar.asp)]
*Technician Certification AALAS' Certification and Registry Board (CRB) certifies three levels of technician competence: Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT), Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT), and Laboratory Animal Technologist (LATG). The technician certification designations of ALAT, LAT, and LATG are well known and widely used throughout the varied fields of laboratory animal care [Technician (http://www.aalas.org/certification/tech_cert.asp) ]

Institute for Laboratory Animal Management

The Institute for Laboratory Animal Management (ILAM) is an AALAS educational program developed to provide instruction in management concepts that is applicable to the laboratory animal science industry and to enhance communication, team building, and networking among colleagues with mutual interests. Directors, managers, and supervisors of laboratory animal facilities have seen their roles grow more and more complex over the years, and they have found themselves in a unique profession. People in management positions must be able to interpret the social, political, and economic environments in which they operate and use administrative and technical skills to maintain and improve their animal care and use programs. The vast majority of people in these positions was trained in biologic and veterinary sciences and must find additional training in management skills to fulfill their administrative roles. [ILAM (http://www.aalas.org/association/ilam.asp)]

AALAS Learning Library

The AALAS Learning Library provides training that is essential for technicians, veterinarians, managers, IACUC members, and investigators working with animals in a research or education setting. Emphasizing the appropriate handling, care, and use of animals, the courses are designed to help people prepare for AALAS certification, meet training mandates of regulatory agencies, and improve their knowledge in technical areas.

AALAS Foundation

The AALAS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, provides funding for projects to promote the awareness of biomedical research and its contributions to society. AALAS, through the Foundation, provides a variety of public outreach tools in the form of flyers, posters, websites, videos and DVDs, and classroom materials. [Foundation (http://aalasfoundation.org/)]

References

External links

* [http://www.aalas.org/ AALAS web site]
* [http://nationalmeeting.aalas.org/ National Meeting web site]
* [https://www.aalaslearninglibrary.org/ AALAS Learning Library]
* [http://foundation.aalas.org/ AALAS Foundation web site]
* [http://calas-acsal.org/ CALAS web site]


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