The Animal Welfare Research Network
The AWRN was set up and initially funded by the UK Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) in 2016. It was established to bring together the UK animal welfare research community, researchers in related disciplines, and stakeholders with a...
The Janet Wood Innovation Award 2020
Nominations are now open for the Janet Wood Innovation Award 2020 – to design a viable product that promotes at least one of the 3Rs. Click to view the advert and application form.
Excellence in Refinement Award 2020
Charles River, in cooperation with Johns Hopkins University's Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT), is pleased to announce that nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 Excellence in Refinement Award. This award, which is given every three years,...
LASA statement on undercover video footage taken in Germany
Many of you will have seen undercover video footage taken at the Laboratory of Pharmacology and Toxicology in Hamburg, Germany. These clips show several examples of the inhumane treatment of laboratory animals. LASA condemns practices that fall below the...
LASA Annual Conference 2018
2018 proved to be an excellent annual meeting, with 446 delegates in attendance at our Birmingham venue. Delegates had opportunity to visit our Trade partners who had stands in the Exhibition Hall, LASA is thankful for their ongoing support and sponsorship at our...
LASA Annual Conference November 2017
Attendance at the LASA Annual Conference 2017 was the highest ever. This year we returned to Birmingham which has easy access for both exhibitors and delegates due to the excellent road and rail links. We are very grateful for the support shown to the meeting from...
LARN Meeting: Opening the doors to large animal research in high containment
On Wednesday 24th May 2017, The Pirbright Institute will be hosting the 2017 LARN (Large Animal Research Network) Meeting. The meeting is open, and should be of interest, to all organisations who work with large animals in biomedical, veterinary and/or agricultural...
LASA Annual Conference November 2016
This year we had our second highest ever number of registrations, a London venue always helps and an interesting and stimulating scientific programme combined with an excellent trade exhibition ensured that we were able to provide something for everyone. Our keynote...
LASA are supporting the Janet Wood Innovation Award
LASA are helping with the promotion of this fantastic competition which is being run by The Datesand Group. Janet Wood was the cofounder of Datesand Ltd and the mother of current owner Jonathon. Janet sadly passed away in 2010 and in her memory, they decided to launch...
Summer reception and celebration
Thanks to everyone who attended our summer reception earlier in September. The event was for invited key influencers in the life science industry, including heads of department, chief scientists and veterinary officers. This event was an excellent way of celebrating a...