Are you interested in becoming the Treasurer for LASA?
We are developing succession for our current Treasurer position on LASA Council. This is an important role that supports LASA’s mission and aims and oversees our finances. Given its importance, we are aiming for a period of shadowing and handover. This process is...
LASA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024 – SAVE THE DATE
LASA’s Annual Conference will take place on 18-20 November 2024 in the West Midlands. More information to follow.
International Day of Women and Girls in STEM
This International Day of Women and Girls in STEM, we spoke to four women who work in the field of laboratory animal science and asked them, if you had to give one piece of advice to women or girls interested in a career in science, what would it be? Professor Amrita...
RSPCA survey of AWERB member induction and training needs
The RSPCA Animals in Science Department produces resources to support AWERB members to make effective contributions to their committees and to help AWERBs fulfil all of their tasks. They are interested in getting a better understanding of the induction and training...
Are you a UK-based NIO? Take our survey before Friday 12 January 2024!
Are you an NIO working in a UK research establishment? Take the NC3Rs and LASA HOLTIF NIO survey before Friday 12 January 2024. We are working to establish a national picture of how the Named Information Officer role operates to better understand how the role is...
Chair of Scientific Brief Programme Report – LASA Annual Meeting 2023
This past year has been a busy year with the return to a full three days in-person Annual Meeting planning to celebrate LASA’s 60th Anniversary. LASA Exec has been very involved with all the preparations, and despite some early challenges sorting out venues, we were...
Pain management in zebrafish: Report from a FELASA Working Group
The FELASA Working Group recommendations on pain management in zebrafish are published Open Access and available here.
Improving zebrafish welfare in research
The NC3Rs has published a report about the research it funds to improve the welfare of zebrafish used in biomedical research. Zebrafish and their embryos are used extensively for developmental and toxicology studies and are increasingly being used as alternatives to...
LASA’s 60th annual conference is here
Today's the day! A warm welcome to all of our delegates and trade associates, for the first day of our 60th Anniversary Annual Conference. Follow LASA on LinkedIn and Twitter using the hashtag #LASA60 for live updates of the day, and please do share your own...
Recommendations to integrate 3Rs approaches in WHO guidance for biological products
The NC3Rs has published a report recommending opportunities for the wider adoption of 3Rs approaches within World Health Organisation (WHO) guidance documents for the quality, safety and efficacy of vaccines and biological therapeutics. The review identified almost...