You can now submit continuing education units online at AALAS's website. After you log into the site, go to the Certification menu and choose CEU Submissions.
Tuesday, 5 May 2009
Wednesday, 22 April 2009
The April issue of Comparative Medicine is now online.
Enhancing the Ability of Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis to Serve as a More Rigorous Model of Multiple Sclerosis through Refinement of the Experimental Design pp. 112-128(17)
Authors: Emerson, Mitchell R.; Gallagher, Ryan J.; Marquis, Janet G.; LeVine, Steven M.
The Spatial Learning Phenotype of Heterozygous Leaner Mice is Robust to Systematic Variation of the Housing Environment pp. 129-138(10)
Authors: Marques, Joana M.; Alonso, Isabel; Santos, Cristina; Silveira, Isabel; S Olsson, I Anna
Novel Pathologic Findings Associated with Urinary Retention in a Mouse Model of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IIIB pp. 139-146(8)
Authors: Gografe, Sylvia I.; Sanberg, Paul R.; Chamizo, Wilfredo; Monforte, Hector; Garbuzova-Davis, Svitlana
Effect of Inositol Hexaphosphate on the Development of UVB-Induced Skin Tumors in SKH1 Hairless Mice pp. 147-152(6)
Authors: Kolappaswamy, Krishnan; Williams, Kendra A.; Benazzi, Cinzia; Sarli, Giuseppe; McLeod Jr, Charles G.; Vucenik, Ivana; DeTolla, Louis J.
Intestinal Cytokine mRNA Expression in Canine Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Meta-Analysis with Critical Appraisal pp. 153-162(10)
Authors: Jergens, Albert E.; Sonea, Ioana M.; O'Connor, Annette M.; Kauffman, Linda K.; Grozdanic, Sinisa D.; Ackermann, Mark R.; Evans, Richard B.
Bovine Colostral Antibody Against Verotoxin 2 Derived from Escherichia coli O157:H7: Resistance to Proteases and Effects in Beagle Dogs pp. 163-167(5)
Authors: Kuribayashi, Takashi; Seita, Tetsuro; Matsumoto, Mariko; Furuhata, Katsunori; Tagata, Kazutoshi; Yamamoto, Shizuo
Serologic Evaluation of Clinical and Subclinical Secondary Hepatic Amyloidosis in Rhesus Macaques (Macaca mulatta) pp. 168-173(6)
Authors: MacGuire, Jamus G.; Christe, Kari L.; Yee, JoAnn L.; Kalman-Bowlus, Alexis L.; Lerche, Nicholas W.
Treatment of Giardiasis in Common Marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) with Tinidazole pp. 174-179(6)
Authors: Kramer, Joshua A.; Hachey, Audra M.; Wachtman, Lynn M.; Mansfield, Keith G.
Mousepox Detected in a Research Facility: Case Report and Failure of Mouse Antibody Production Testing to Identify Ectromelia Virus in Contaminated Mouse Serum pp. 180-186(7)
Authors: Labelle, Philippe; Hahn, Nina E.; Fraser, Jenelle K.; Kendall, Lonnie V.; Ziman, Melanie; James, Edward; Shastri, Nilabh; Griffey, Stephen M.
Ralstonia pickettii-Induced Ataxia in Immunodeficient Mice pp. 187-191(5)
Authors: Berard, Marion; Medaille, Christine; Simon, Meredith; Serre, Stéphanie; Pritchett-Corning, Kathleen; Dangles-Marie, Virginie
Enhancing the Ability of Experimental Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis to Serve as a More Rigorous Model of Multiple Sclerosis through Refinement of the Experimental Design pp. 112-128(17)
Authors: Emerson, Mitchell R.; Gallagher, Ryan J.; Marquis, Janet G.; LeVine, Steven M.
The Spatial Learning Phenotype of Heterozygous Leaner Mice is Robust to Systematic Variation of the Housing Environment pp. 129-138(10)
Authors: Marques, Joana M.; Alonso, Isabel; Santos, Cristina; Silveira, Isabel; S Olsson, I Anna
Novel Pathologic Findings Associated with Urinary Retention in a Mouse Model of Mucopolysaccharidosis Type IIIB pp. 139-146(8)
Authors: Gografe, Sylvia I.; Sanberg, Paul R.; Chamizo, Wilfredo; Monforte, Hector; Garbuzova-Davis, Svitlana
Effect of Inositol Hexaphosphate on the Development of UVB-Induced Skin Tumors in SKH1 Hairless Mice pp. 147-152(6)
Authors: Kolappaswamy, Krishnan; Williams, Kendra A.; Benazzi, Cinzia; Sarli, Giuseppe; McLeod Jr, Charles G.; Vucenik, Ivana; DeTolla, Louis J.
Intestinal Cytokine mRNA Expression in Canine Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Meta-Analysis with Critical Appraisal pp. 153-162(10)
Authors: Jergens, Albert E.; Sonea, Ioana M.; O'Connor, Annette M.; Kauffman, Linda K.; Grozdanic, Sinisa D.; Ackermann, Mark R.; Evans, Richard B.
Bovine Colostral Antibody Against Verotoxin 2 Derived from Escherichia coli O157:H7: Resistance to Proteases and Effects in Beagle Dogs pp. 163-167(5)
Authors: Kuribayashi, Takashi; Seita, Tetsuro; Matsumoto, Mariko; Furuhata, Katsunori; Tagata, Kazutoshi; Yamamoto, Shizuo
Serologic Evaluation of Clinical and Subclinical Secondary Hepatic Amyloidosis in Rhesus Macaques (Macaca mulatta) pp. 168-173(6)
Authors: MacGuire, Jamus G.; Christe, Kari L.; Yee, JoAnn L.; Kalman-Bowlus, Alexis L.; Lerche, Nicholas W.
Treatment of Giardiasis in Common Marmosets (Callithrix jacchus) with Tinidazole pp. 174-179(6)
Authors: Kramer, Joshua A.; Hachey, Audra M.; Wachtman, Lynn M.; Mansfield, Keith G.
Mousepox Detected in a Research Facility: Case Report and Failure of Mouse Antibody Production Testing to Identify Ectromelia Virus in Contaminated Mouse Serum pp. 180-186(7)
Authors: Labelle, Philippe; Hahn, Nina E.; Fraser, Jenelle K.; Kendall, Lonnie V.; Ziman, Melanie; James, Edward; Shastri, Nilabh; Griffey, Stephen M.
Ralstonia pickettii-Induced Ataxia in Immunodeficient Mice pp. 187-191(5)
Authors: Berard, Marion; Medaille, Christine; Simon, Meredith; Serre, Stéphanie; Pritchett-Corning, Kathleen; Dangles-Marie, Virginie
Wednesday, 1 April 2009
According to the AALAS Bylaws: Article XI - Amendments The Board of Trustees may amend these Bylaws by a two-thirds vote at any face-to-face meeting at which a quorum is present. Proposed Bylaws Amendments are presented by or through a member of the Board of Trustees. Notice of proposed Bylaws changes shall be promulgated to the membership a minimum of 30 days before the BOT meeting at which the changes are to be considered. Notification may be by posting proposed amendments on the AALAS web site after publication of a prominent notice distributed to the membership of their availability for review.
At its June 5-7, 2009 meeting, the AALAS Board of Trustees (BOT) will consider Bylaw amendments that would allow for online or paper ballots for the AALAS National Elections:
At its June 5-7, 2009 meeting, the AALAS Board of Trustees (BOT) will consider Bylaw amendments that would allow for online or paper ballots for the AALAS National Elections:
April 15, 2009 is the deadline to submit nominating petitions to the national office to run for district trustee or alternate trustee. Three-year terms begin at the close of the 2009 AALAS National Meeting in Denver and end at the close of the National Meeting in Minneapolis.
To be added to the ballot, candidates must meet the eligibility requirements and provide at least 25 valid National AALAS member signatures from within their district. Completed petitions may be faxed to the national office, attn: Amy Sauls, at 901-334-5150, or email scanned petitions to amy.sauls@aalas.org.
Visit the AALAS website today to find the downloadable nominating petition, open positions, eligibility requirements and more. You must login to access the files.
To be added to the ballot, candidates must meet the eligibility requirements and provide at least 25 valid National AALAS member signatures from within their district. Completed petitions may be faxed to the national office, attn: Amy Sauls, at 901-334-5150, or email scanned petitions to amy.sauls@aalas.org.
Visit the AALAS website today to find the downloadable nominating petition, open positions, eligibility requirements and more. You must login to access the files.
Thursday, 26 February 2009
On behalf of program chair Dr. Stuart Leland and AALAS president Dr. Scott Perkins, the 2009 National Meeting Program Committee would like to encourage you to submit proposals for abstracts, seminars, special topic lectures, panel discussions, technical trade presentations, and workshops for the 2009 meeting in Denver.
Please review the call for abstracts for complete requirements for submitting abstracts and educational session topics. The deadline for topic submissions is March 15, 2009, and the deadline for abstract (posters and platforms) submissions is June 1. Submissions are processed online at Abstract Central.
Diabetes research is this year's spotlight forum. Those of you with backgrounds and expertise in diabetes research or the clinical care of animal models in diabetes research are especially encouraged to submit.
Topic submissions should be designed specifically for one of the following formats: 2-hour, 45-minute seminar, 1.5-hour panel discussion, 1-hour special topic lecture, 4-hour workshop, or 20-minute technical trade presentation. If you choose to submit a topic, please note that you must include the title, brief description, and names and contact information for any suggested panelists, speakers, or leader. Once the submission undergoes review and acceptance, any substitution or addition of speakers must be approved by the Program Committee.
Abstract submissions will be considered for either a platform or poster presentation format. Platform presentations are typically 10-15 minutes in length and are grouped together by general category. If you choose to submit an abstract, please follow the guidelines and provide complete information. This will greatly assist the Program Committee in their review process and enable the correct assignment of your abstract to the appropriate program session.
Please review the call for abstracts for complete requirements for submitting abstracts and educational session topics. The deadline for topic submissions is March 15, 2009, and the deadline for abstract (posters and platforms) submissions is June 1. Submissions are processed online at Abstract Central.
Diabetes research is this year's spotlight forum. Those of you with backgrounds and expertise in diabetes research or the clinical care of animal models in diabetes research are especially encouraged to submit.
Topic submissions should be designed specifically for one of the following formats: 2-hour, 45-minute seminar, 1.5-hour panel discussion, 1-hour special topic lecture, 4-hour workshop, or 20-minute technical trade presentation. If you choose to submit a topic, please note that you must include the title, brief description, and names and contact information for any suggested panelists, speakers, or leader. Once the submission undergoes review and acceptance, any substitution or addition of speakers must be approved by the Program Committee.
Abstract submissions will be considered for either a platform or poster presentation format. Platform presentations are typically 10-15 minutes in length and are grouped together by general category. If you choose to submit an abstract, please follow the guidelines and provide complete information. This will greatly assist the Program Committee in their review process and enable the correct assignment of your abstract to the appropriate program session.
Although the priority point deadline has now passed, AALAS continues to accept applications for exhibit hall booth space. Visit the National Meeting website to view diagrams of the hall, specs, prices, sponsorship opportunities, and application forms. For additional information about exhibiting at the AALAS National Meeting, please contact Christy Miller.
Lab Products' 6th Annual Lab Products Animal Technician Award Program is intended to reward a deserving animal care technician from each of the eight AALAS Districts and Canada with the opportunity to attend their first AALAS National Meeting.
The award will be limited to animal care personnel with at least one year of laboratory animal care experience and who has never attended an AALAS National Meeting. Recipients of the Lab Products Animal Technician Award will each receive an award recognition plaque; airfare, hotel and registration for the National AALAS Meeting; one year membership to National AALAS; and $350 to cover incidentals while attending the AALAS Meeting.
Award Benefits (participation, recognition, public speaking, and decision making).
Nominations should be submitted by letter, detailing the Technicians' work history, accomplishments, community involvement, and describing how this travel award will benefit the technician and their facility. AALAS/CALAS Branch membership, and involvement in branch AALAS/CALAS activities, will be considered in the award selection.
1) Supporting letters are encouraged and will be considered, but are not required.
2) Send nominations to:
Attn: Awards Selection Committee
Lab Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 639,
Seaford, DE 19973
800-526-0469
Fax 302-628-4309
3) Award recipients will be notified by August 1, 2009.
Nominations must be received by June 16, 2009.
The award will be limited to animal care personnel with at least one year of laboratory animal care experience and who has never attended an AALAS National Meeting. Recipients of the Lab Products Animal Technician Award will each receive an award recognition plaque; airfare, hotel and registration for the National AALAS Meeting; one year membership to National AALAS; and $350 to cover incidentals while attending the AALAS Meeting.
Award Benefits (participation, recognition, public speaking, and decision making).
- Allow a deserving animal care worker from each of the 8 AALAS Districts and Canada to attend a National AALAS Meeting for the first time.
- Publicly recognize the recipient at a social function of the AALAS membership.
- Encourage the recipient to speak at a Branch Meeting on their experiences at AALAS, thereby allowing them to gain experience in public speaking and to promote the AALAS experience to other technicians.
- The recipient will serve as a member of the Award Selection Committee for the next year. This will allow them the experience and involvement in a decision making process that will affect their peers.
- Nominee must have a minimum of 1 years work experience in a laboratory animal facility.
- Nominee must be a working supervisor, animal care worker or animal health technician. (Managers, Assistant Directors, etc. are not eligible).
- The nominee must be someone that actually performs hands on animal care work or works in the cage wash area.
- The nominee must be someone that would not be eligible for travel funds (from the University, Institution or Company) to attend a National AALAS meeting.
- This award is intended to provide deserving animal care technicians with the opportunity to attend their first National AALAS Meeting. Therefore, only nominees that have never attended a National AALAS Meeting will be eligible.
Nominations should be submitted by letter, detailing the Technicians' work history, accomplishments, community involvement, and describing how this travel award will benefit the technician and their facility. AALAS/CALAS Branch membership, and involvement in branch AALAS/CALAS activities, will be considered in the award selection.
1) Supporting letters are encouraged and will be considered, but are not required.
2) Send nominations to:
Attn: Awards Selection Committee
Lab Products, Inc.
P.O. Box 639,
Seaford, DE 19973
800-526-0469
Fax 302-628-4309
3) Award recipients will be notified by August 1, 2009.
Nominations must be received by June 16, 2009.
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