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Tuesday, 30 October 2007
Monday, 29 October 2007
The AALAS Foundation was honored by the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization for its five years of participation in the FFA National Agricultural Career Show in appreciation for their support in helping FFA members explore their futures. AALAS Executive Director Dr. Ann Turner accepted the recognition during the National FFA Convention, October 25, in Indianapolis where more than 54,000 attended. Dr. Turner participated in two panel presentations on careers in veterinary medicine during the conference.
Thursday, 25 October 2007
Wednesday, 26 September 2007
The AALAS Foundation's 15-minute "Careers in Laboratory Animal Science" video is now available for viewing online from the AALAS Foundation website. The video informs students about the variety of careers in laboratory animals science. Through interviews with professionals in the field, students can learn more about the necessity and importance of biomedical research.
Friday, 21 September 2007
The 6th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences was held August 21-25, 2007, in Tokyo. Objectives of the Congress are to:
AALAS presented a poster at
the meeting and set up an
informational booth for attendees
to learn more about AALAS' mission.
- review progress made toward the 3Rs (Reduction, Refinement, Replacement) in education, research, and testing,
- develop a realistic understanding of the status of alternatives,
- create an understanding that in research, animal studies, together with clinical studies and in vitro methods, advance science,
- contribute to our basic understanding of biology and diseases, and
- encourage constructive discussions between animal protection groups and scientific communities.
AALAS presented a poster at
the meeting and set up an
informational booth for attendees
to learn more about AALAS' mission.
Thursday, 20 September 2007
By Americans for Medical Progress
Congratulations to Linda Toth of the Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine. She received the 2007 Charles River Laboratories’ Excellence in Refinement Award last month at the 6th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences in Tokyo.
Sponsored by Charles River Laboratories, in cooperation with the Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT), the award honors an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the development, promotion and/or implementation of refinement alternatives. “Refinement,” one of the “3Rs of alternatives,” refers to methods aimed at minimizing pain and distress for laboratory animals.
Dr. Toth was chosen to receive this award for “a body of research that improves both the understanding and practice of refinement alternatives.” Trained in pharmacology and in veterinary medicine, she is Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Associate Dean of Research and Faculty Affairs at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Her exceptional ability to integrate scientific goals and animal care serves to enhance both the quality of research and the quality of life for laboratory animals.
Congratulations to Linda Toth of the Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Medicine. She received the 2007 Charles River Laboratories’ Excellence in Refinement Award last month at the 6th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences in Tokyo.
Sponsored by Charles River Laboratories, in cooperation with the Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT), the award honors an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the development, promotion and/or implementation of refinement alternatives. “Refinement,” one of the “3Rs of alternatives,” refers to methods aimed at minimizing pain and distress for laboratory animals.
Dr. Toth was chosen to receive this award for “a body of research that improves both the understanding and practice of refinement alternatives.” Trained in pharmacology and in veterinary medicine, she is Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Associate Dean of Research and Faculty Affairs at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. Her exceptional ability to integrate scientific goals and animal care serves to enhance both the quality of research and the quality of life for laboratory animals.
Frankie L. Trull, president of the Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR) announced the appointment of Paul McKellips to the position of Vice President.
McKellips, a media veteran has written, directed and produced five motion pictures and numerous television shows. Since moving to Washington in 2004 he has covered the Pentagon and State Department for television news and worked in Iraq for the past year as a public affairs specialist for the State Department’s Global Outreach Team. McKellips serves on the Board of Governors for the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (Emmys) and is a member of the National Press Club.
McKellips, a media veteran has written, directed and produced five motion pictures and numerous television shows. Since moving to Washington in 2004 he has covered the Pentagon and State Department for television news and worked in Iraq for the past year as a public affairs specialist for the State Department’s Global Outreach Team. McKellips serves on the Board of Governors for the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (Emmys) and is a member of the National Press Club.
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