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ASLAP News

The 2011 ACLAM/ASLAP salary survey is now available.

The survey is now available in the "Member News" section.

ASLAP Veterinary Student Travel Award Program

Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 ASLAP Veterinary Student AALAS Travel Award Program.  This program is intended to increase awareness of the practice of laboratory animal medicine by assisting students who have demonstrated interest in the field to attend the annual AALAS national meeting.  This program is open to any member of an ASLAP student chapter in good standing with their veterinary college in North America and the Caribbean.  Previous travel award winners are ineligible.  Nominations from the national ASLAP membership, including self-nominations, must be received by June 1, 2012.  Nomination packets must be submitted electronically to wahill@utk.edu.  Complete packets must include contact information, a current CV, an essay of up to 500 words describing the nominee’s interest in LAM, participation in activities related to LAM, how these activities have influenced their interest, and their career goals, a letter of support from the liaison,  and an estimate of expenses.  Incomplete packets will not be evaluated.  

March 2012 Newsletter Available

Click here to read the latest news from ASLAP. We hope you enjoy the new format!

Your Login Information Has Changed

With the change to the new website system, your old ASLAP login info will no longer work. Your access credentials are now exactly the same ones that you use for the AALAS and ACLAM websites. If you cannot remember your AALAS login information or if you don't have an AALAS or ACLAM membership, please email aslap-info@aslap.org and we will assist you.

26th Annual Charles River Short Course on Laboratory Animal Science

The Charles River Short Course on Laboratory Animal Science puts you on the right track, whether you need continuing education credits, a head start in preparing for the ACLAM boards or planning your career path in lab animal science. This year, we will feature over 10 new topics, 21 CECs, optional workshops, a tour of Charles River and an opportunity to see the sights in Boston, MA or Maine.

CDC's 2012 Biosafety Symposium

CDC's 2012 Biosafety Symposium will CHALLENGE your thinking! Learn strategies for building core animal biosafety programs with sustainability in mind.

TOP 10 Reasons Why You Should Attend the Symposium

  1. Strategies for Sustaining a Thriving Animal Care and Biosafety Workforce - Healthy, Safe, and Engaged.
  2. Training for ABSL-3 Staff: How Do You Know What They Need to Know?
  3. Sustainable Animal Facilities: Design and Operation Considerations.
  4. Are Biosafety, Sustainability, and Common Sense in the vivarium mutually exclusive goals?
  5. Lean Vivarium Management leading to more sustainable operations.
  6. The 3 Rs of Animal Sustainability - Reduce, Refine, Replace.
  7. Ideas for Reducing the operating costs of autoclaves, freezers, and BSCs.
  8. Water Savings Design and Practices for Animal Holding Equipment Cleaning and Sterilization.
  9. First steps in establishing sustainability in Animal Operations.
  10. Format will include participant-driven discussion sessions on your most essential concerns!

PLUS the opportunity to attend 13 pre-conference courses, to converse with 36 vendors, to interact and network with your colleagues, and to enjoy an evening filled with the rhythms of Drum Café Atlanta!

12th CDC International Symposium on Biosafety
Sustainability: People, Practices, Planet February 11-15, 2012 Crowne Plaza Ravinia, Atlanta, GA
www.eagleson.org/CDC

Veterinary Student Award Program

The ASLAP Veterinary Student Liaison Committee (VSLC) is seeking nominations of veterinary students for the Society's annual Veterinary Student Award Program (VSAP). The VSLC, with approval of the Board of Directors, has recently expanded the Veterinary Student Award Program to allow for one award to be given at each AVMA accredited veterinary school. Last year, 25 awards were given.

The VSAP is intended to increase awareness of the practice of laboratory animal medicine by recognizing students who have demonstrated significant interest and potential in the field. Awards (a certificate, one year's membership in ASLAP and a cash sum of $300) will be presented at each school during their awards program or another suitable public event involving a large proportion of the student body.

Nominations are welcomed and encouraged from any current national ASLAP member and should be accompanied by a brief statement from the member that explains why the student should be recognized. Please note that students that wish to nominate themselves or another student must be members of the national ASLAP organization. Nominations must be received by January 16, 2012 and must include contact information (including email) for the nominee.

Nominees will be asked to submit a current CV and an essay of up to 500 words describing their participation in activities related to laboratory animal medicine and how these activities have influenced their interests and career goals. Information will be evaluated by the Veterinary Student Liaison Committee.

Please send nominations to Judy Daviau: judith.daviau@jefferson.edu. Again, all nominations must be received by January 16, 2012. Please support and encourage a veterinary student you know who is interested in laboratory animal medicine by nominating them for this award.

ASLAP Excellence in Research Award

ASLAP is currently accepting nominations for ASLAP's Excellence in Research Award. This award was created to honor members in good standing of ASLAP and the AVMA for scientific contributions to the fields of laboratory animal medicine and/or comparative medicine. The award is intended to honor individuals who have made significant and repeated scientific contributions to the field. If you'd like to submit a nomination, please review the Guidelines for Nominations.

ASLAP is now on Facebook and LinkedIn

ASLAP members can now visit ASLAP Facebook and LinkedIn. On each service you can find ASLAP groups listed under the full name of the organization, American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners. Each site is private and access is allowed only by permission.

To visit either our Facebook or LinkedIn site, follow the links above to the respective sites and follow the instructions on the page to request access. Since the sites are private, membership in Facebook or LinkedIn is required. Once your membership in ASLAP has been confirmed, you will be granted access. If you participate in these services, we would very much appreciate your leaving comments and suggestions at each site.

AVMA Strategic Planning Goals for 2012

The AVMA has published the draft Strategic Planning Goals for 2012. These goals were developed as a result of input received from AVMA members during environmental scanning.

The preliminary draft strategic goals are:

  1. Promote Animal Welfare
  2. Transform Veterinary Medical Education
  3. Strengthen Veterinary Practice Profitability and Financial Well-being
  4. Enhance Veterinary Medical Workforce
  5. Advance Science and Discovery
  6. Advocate Oversight of Veterinary Medical Procedures

AVMA members will have the opportunity to provide online feedback to the Strategic Planning Task Force. We encourage all ASLAP members who are AVMA members to review the goals and send suggested changes to the Task Force via the online tool.

U.S. Certificate Program in Laboratory Animal Medicine

Applications are currently being accepted for enrollment in the U.S. Certificate Program in Laboratory Animal Medicine. This academic program of study provides continuing education and applied training for licensed U.S. veterinarians working in the field of Laboratory Animal Medicine. 

2008 Laboratory Animal Veterinarians Salary Survey

The ACLAM-ASLAP Salary Survey for Laboratory Animal Veterinarians for the Year 2008 has been completed.

The Salary Survey Committee wishes to thank all the members who responded to the survey. We received a 54% survey return rate, which gives us a high degree of confidence in the results.

For more information contact Rick Huneke or Ron Morgan, Co-chairs, Salary Survey Committee