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Windsor FellowZoe Windsor named 2024 AAALAC International Fellow

Zoe Windsor, MSc, RAnTech MIAT, has been awarded the 2024 AAALAC International Fellowship Award. The Fellowship recognizes outstanding individuals who have made (or have the potential to make) significant contributions to the field of laboratory animal care and use.p... Read More

Hickman AVMADr. Debra Hickman receives the 2024 AVMA Animal Welfare Award

AAALAC International Global Director Dr. Debra Hickman received theAVMA Animal Welfare Award recognizing her commitment to advancing animal welfare through decades of teaching, research, and leadership... Read More

2024 TALAS ConferenceRegister now for the 15th TALAS International Conference, September 11-13

Registration is now openfor The 15th TALAS International Conference, Sept. 11-13 in Bangkok, "Enhancing Animal Research Quality by Improving Animal Welfare - Pathway to Reach International Standards."Learn More Here

Deb HickmanDr. Debra Hickman receives the ACLAM Comparative Medicine Scientist Award

AAALAC International Global Director Debra Hickman, D.V.M., M.S., DACLAM, DACAW, has been awarded ACLAM's highest honor for scientific achievement, the 2024 ACLAM Comparative Medicine Scientist Award... Read More

Jennifer McMillanJennifer McMillan is named 2024 AAALAC Fellow

Jennifer L. McMillan, BS, CMAR, RLATG, has been named the 2024 AALAS recipient of the AAALAC International Fellowship Award. The Fellowship recognizes outstanding individuals who have made (or have the potential to make) significant contributions to the field.... Read More

AAALAC FellowsNonhuman Primate Breeding Programs and AAALAC

Reflective of international interest, AAALAC International receives questions regarding its approach to accrediting nonhuman primate breeding programs around the globe. Learn the standards and resources used in the rigorous evaluation of these programs... Read More

AAALAC NewsCommunication from AAALAC regarding reporting of adverse events

AAALAC stipulates that accredited institutions observe any and all statutes and governmental regulations which bear upon animal care and use. Accreditation standards further require institutions to promptly notify AAALAC of significant adverse events...Read the Full Statement

AAALAC NewsAAALAC adopts updated Mission and Vision Statements

As part of the development of a new strategic plan, the AAALAC International Board of Directors has adoptedupdated Mission and Vision Statementsthat will guide the organization in the months and years ahead... Read More

AAALAC NewsAbout AAALAC's Accreditation Process

AAALAC takes very seriously any possible deficiencies by accredited institutions that fall short of our standards that we identify via site visits, are self-reported or we become aware of via other means... Read Full Message

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Learn more about AAALAC’s "Reference Resources"

Updated for 2024!AAALAC referrs to specialty publications for supplemental information about procedures or techniques related to the care and use of laboratory animals. Learn more about these designated "Reference Resources"...Learn More

Hybrid Site Visits
Learn more about Hybrid Site Visits
(for eligible programs)

Hybrid Site Visits involve videoconferencing and electronic document sharing for an initial remote program assessment, followed by the required on-site animal facility review. Hybrid visits offer a number of advantages including scheduling flexibility and participation of more key program personnel…Learn More

Trends Data Review
NEW! Trends in accreditation site-visit findings

AAALAC International has released a new “Trends Data Review” analyzing previous years of accreditation site visit findings, from 2019-2022. The review is now available as a short video and is provided as an educational resource.View Now

Top 10 Tips
NEW! Top Tips for Completing Your Program Description

The first phase of the accreditation process is an extensive internal review of all aspects of your animal care and use program which comprises your “Program Description.” Here are top tips for getting it done…View Now

One Minute Intro
A One-Minute Introduction to AAALAC (video)

This One-Minute Introduction to AAALAC International is available to use to provide audiences with a quick overview of AAALAC's mission and work.Available in English and Spanish. View Now

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