AALAS Foundation

Huckleberry, the mascot of the Technician Fun Fair, will be making appearances throughout the 2026 AALAS National Meeting!

Keep an eye out for Huckleberry as you explore the Exhibit Hall, connect with exhibitors and colleagues, and enjoy the Technician Fun Fair. Huckleberry will also have scheduled appearances to add to your calendar.

Follow Huckleberry’s trail—you never know where he’ll turn up next! Snap a photo and share the fun by tagging !

It's almost time for the Live and Silent Auction!

Advance registration ends October 5!

Register by October 5 to receive the advance rate for the 77th AALAS National Meeting in Houston, Texas. Beginning October 24, registration will be available onsite only at the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Discover a diverse lineup of educational sessions, connect with colleagues from across the field, and participate in engaging events designed to support your professional growth and development.

Learn more at https://www.aalas.org/meeting/main

We look forward to seeing you in Houston!

The latest episode of the LASt Word podcast is now available!

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Meryem Outouil, a Postdoctoral Laboratory Animal Veterinary Resident at Cornell University.

Listen and learn more at https://www.aalas.org/main/the-last-word-an-aalas-podcast

Turn your reading into professional development by taking quizzes on LAS Pro and JAALAS.

LAS Pro issue quiz = 1.0 AALAS CEU
JAALAS issue quiz = 2.0 AALAS CEUs

Access to the quizzes, CEUs, and certificates is available with enrollment in the AALAS Learning Library, whether free or paid.

How to get started:
1. Log in to the AALAS Learning Library.
2. Select Libraries, then choose the LAS Pro or JAALAS Tests Library.
3. Select an issue test and follow the instructions.
4. Successfully complete the exam.
5. Download your CEU certificate from your Transcript page.
6. Click on your name (upper right corner) to access a link to your Transcript.
7. Click on the arrow by the course name to see a drop-down list of certificates that can be downloaded.

A simple way to keep learning, stay current and earn CEUs along the way.

Learn more here: https://www.aalaslearninglibrary.org/

Get ready for 2027 International Laboratory Animal Technician Week!

Mark your calendars for Jan. 31–Feb. 6, 2027, and start planning your Tech Week celebrations.

New Tech Week items will be available to order beginning September 8 in the AALAS website bookstore:
-Posters
-Stickers
-Carabiner badge holders
-Notebooks

Order early as these popular items sell out fast!

Huckleberry is headed to the Exhibit Hall!

The Technician Fun Fair mascot will be making special appearances throughout the AALAS National Meeting—so while you're exploring the Exhibit Hall, meeting exhibitors and checking out the latest products and services, keep your eyes peeled for Huckleberry!

Huckleberry will also have scheduled appearances to add to your calendar.

See Huckleberry? Snap a photo and share the fun by tagging !

Register for the National Meeting in Houston, October 25–29, here: https://www.aalas.org/meeting/registration-information

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate Hispanic and Latino laboratory animal professionals—past, present, and future—whose expertise, dedication, and contributions help advance biomedical research, scientific discovery, and better health outcomes for both humans and animals.

The Sept/Oct issue of LAS Pro magazine is now live.

This exclusive AALAS members-only benefit delivers the latest insights and resources to support your professional development.

Stay current with the newest issue or become a member at www.AALAS.org.

We pause to remember the lives lost and honor the first responders, service members, families, and communities whose lives were forever changed by the events of 9/11.

May this anniversary be a time to remember, reflect, and honor those whose lives were forever changed.