

Looking for NCABer’s in Action
Request for Laboratory Animal Worker Photos
We are requesting pictures of Laboratory animal workers performing their duties. In particular, we are interested in photos of:
- Cage wash team
- Animal technicians
- Veterinarians
- Facility managers
Our goal is to develop a slide show of our organization members doing their job. Please try to avoid pictures of specific animals and any employer identifiers. We want to see smiling faces and demonstrations of team work. These pictures will be used at the NCAB seminar this fall.
DEAD LINE for submission: August 17, 2009
Please send your electronic pictures to Craig Mayer at mayerc@usa.redcross.org
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Introduction
Organized in 1961, the National Capital Area Branch (NCAB) of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science is the local affiliate of the AALAS. NCAB has grown into a major educational organization promoting improvements in the humane care and use of laboratory animals and the advancement of laboratory animal science. The NCAB serves the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.
Objectives of NCAB
- Sponsor training courses, workshops and seminars
- Promote exchange of information between persons working in the field of laboratory animal care.
- Promote improvements in the humane care and use of laboratory animals.
- Recognize outstanding persons in the field of laboratory animal science.
- Provide current information on laboratory animal science to interested members of the general public, news media, or governmental organizations.
- Support other nonprofit organizations with similar goals.
Meetings/Activities
The NCAB holds monthly meetings featuring speakers drawn from both the membership and community at large. The presentations span a wide array of laboratory animal subjects, in addition to contemporary issues influencing the personal and professional pursuits of NCAB members. Prior to the evening's program presentation, there is a business meeting and social hour. Branch committees report progress with new initiatives and announce upcoming membership activities. Meetings are open to both members and guests.
Education Opportunities
The NCAB offers many different education seminars and courses. These opportunities are intended to challenge all different skill and knowledge levels. Information concerning ALAT, LAT, LATG, and the AALAS registry program can be found here.
Information regarding the NCAB LATG Review Course will be posted by May 30th. If you have any questions, please contact Katy Bernard at Kathryn.bernhard@crl.com.
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35th Annual
NCAB/AALAS Seminar
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
at National Harbor
September 2-3, 2009
Flyer | Register Online |Directions
Speaker Registration | Registration | Onsite Registration
CERTIFIED MANAGER PROGRAM
“Animal Resources: Tools for the Animal Facility Manager”
September 2-3, 2009
National Harbor -- Washington, DC
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Information | Registration
CERTIFIED MANAGER PROGRAM
“Management Skills I: Foundations of Management”
September 22-24, 2009
Wyndham O’Hare Hotel – Chicago, IL
Registration & Information
LAWTE Biennial Conference 2009
Training is Our Mission: SPURS
Successful Programs Utilize Resources and Skilled trainers
Focus: Developing trainers, assessing proficiency, developing training curriculum
Information
Save the Date: August 5 - 7, 2009
Link Here to Register: Attendees / Exhibitors
Location: Hilton Palacio del Rio, San Antonio, TX
CERTIFIED MANAGER PROGRAM
“Management Skills II: Planning and Organizing”
August 3 & 4, 2009
Hilton Palacio del Rio – San Antonio, TX
Meeting Information | Course Description
Zebrafish
Biology, Husbandry
and
Research Use
Save the Date: August 14, 2009
Charles River Laboratories
Germantown, Maryland
Information | Registration
2009 NCAB LATG
Review Course
Information (PDF) | Registration
2009 LAT Review Course
Information & Schedule
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