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About Our Organization...
The Minnesota Branch of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science Inc. was established in 1965 as an organization of laboratory animal professionals, including researchers, veterinarians, veterinary technicians and animal care technicians.
Our motto, “promoting training and education of laboratory animal technicians and the public in the use of laboratory animals in research” reflects our commitment to both science and animal welfare.
We accomplish our goals by providing a social and professional network for people working with laboratory animals; training programs; information articles in our quarterly newsletter; access to vendors of laboratory animals and research and animal care products; and public outreach programs.
How to Become a Member of AALAS
The Minnesota Branch of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, Inc. (MN AALAS) is an organization of laboratory animal professionals with the mission of: "Promoting Training and Education of Laboratory Animal Technicians and the Public in the use of Laboratory Animals in Research."
Membership is open to anyone employed in, or with an interest in the field of laboratory animal medicine. New members must be sponsored by a current MN AALAS member.
Membership in MN AALAS gives you these educational, career development & networking opportunities on the local level:
· Educational programs with CE credits by the MVMA and MN Veterinary Board
· Development of a "Training Network" to bring the collective skills of MN AALAS members to your fingertips
·Web Page to keep you up to date as to what is happening within the MN Branch of AALAS
· Networking with nearly 150 fellow laboratory animal professionals
· Annual Banquet with fun, food, prizes and a speaker
· Awards to recognize excellence in laboratory animal science
· Development of a K-12 outreach program to teach kids about animal care and the importance of research, including a World-Wide Web site at: http://www.ahc.umn.edu/rar/MNAALAS/
· Just a good bunch of people (and their animals)!
Membership Form - contact Jim Kadera at jimkadera@comcast.net for current memebrship forms
PAY PAL ( Coming Soon)
