The UK society for scientists and laboratory animal professionals
For professionals with an interest in animal research, 3Rs, care and welfare, education and training, ethics and policy and regulation of animals in research.
LASA’s mission statement
To advance scientific understanding and knowledge of the use, care and welfare of laboratory animals and promote refinement, reduction and replacement.
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Join us today and receive LASA’s membership package which includes:
- Discounted entry to LASA meetings and events
- Career support and opportunities through LASA’s networks, bursary and CPD schemes
- Access to policy updates, support and guidance relevant to laboratory animal science
- Regular sector news, training and events information through LASA’s newsletter, The LASA Forum
Concordat on Openness
LASA has signed the Concordat on Openness on Animal Research to signal the Association’s support for the principles of openness and transparency.
We encourage our members to consider how they can be more open about their work and take opportunities to engage with the public about the role of animals in science.
Our policy on the use of animals in research aligns with our organisational aims and is endorsed by LASA members.
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Events
News & Events
LASA President Elect Awarded MBE
Dr Sara Wells is Chief Biological Research Facility Officer at the Francis Crick Institute, Director of the Mary Lyon Centre, MRC Harwell, and Director of the MRC Centre for Macaques at Porton Down, has been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours with an MBE for...
HOLTIF Meetings
The LASA HOLTIF group continue their close work with ASRU and host small stakeholder group meetings to assist with feedback on the ASRU Change programme and other relevant matters.
LASA gets on #BOARD
On 3 May 2024, LASA took part in EARA’s Be Open About Animal Research Day 2024. Be Open About Animal Research Day (#BOARD24) is a 24-hour social media campaign, that celebrates examples of openness in animal research with the public. The fourth edition of #BOARD24 had...
LASA Annual Conference 2025
LASA’s 62nd Annual Conference will take place from Monday 17th – Wednesday 19th November 2025 in the West Midlands and this year’s theme is Modelling biology and impacts of Science and Welfare.
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