News
5/31/2018
In Memoriam: Michael A. Coiro, Sr.
2/12/2018
The November 2017 Meeting Minutes have been posted in the Members Only Section for review.
11/28/2017
Bill Edstrom Sr. Obituary
11/14/2017
John H. Munster Obituary
9/20/2017
Click here to view the 2017 Summer Session Trustee Report
8/30/2017
MESSAGE FROM AALAS - Harvey & National Meeting
7/20/2017
National AALAS Election Results. Congratulations to DVB members, Pam Straeter (District 2 Trustee) and Erin Vogelsong (District 2 Alternate Trustee)!
5/22/2017
The PA Society for Biomedical Research is having our Fifth Annual Dr. Harry Rozmiarek Memorial Golf Outing on September 20, 2017. Visit the Education and Outreach for more information.
Click here for information regarding the Homes for Animal Heros (HAH) campaign.
5/11/2017
14th Annual Lab Products Animal Technician Award 2017
5/5/2017
Click here for a message from AALAS for a virtual 5K to support Homes for Animal Heros
4/26/2017
Did you attend a local March for Science this past Earth Day, April 22, 2017? Do you want to get involved in science policy and advocacy? FASEB was an official partner for the April 22 March for Science. They have developed a toolkit to help advocate for increased funding for federal science agencies. Learn more through the link below!
http://www.faseb.org/Science-Policy-and-Advocacy/Become-an-Advocate/Advocacy-Tool-Kit.aspx
4/26/2017
Deadline is quickly approaching for the Awards & Scholarships available through DVB-AALAS – 01-May-2017!! More information can be found at http://www.dvbaalas.org/awards.html or by contacting Stacy Ly stacyjly2016@gmail.com or Lewis Holt-Bright ltholtbright@me.com . Please take the time to nominate a deserving peer for the available awards!
4/13/2017
Click here to view the 2017 Winter Session Trustee Report.
4/11/2017
AALAS Foundation is Accepting Applications for Board Director-at-Large Positions. Click here for information.
4/3/2017
March for Science Philadelphia - Saturday, April 22, 2017 10:00 a.m. See the Education and Outreach page for more information.
3/21/2017
National AALAS - Nominate Now for the 2017 AALAS Awards
In Memoriam: Michael A. Coiro, Sr.
2/12/2018
The November 2017 Meeting Minutes have been posted in the Members Only Section for review.
11/28/2017
Bill Edstrom Sr. Obituary
11/14/2017
John H. Munster Obituary
9/20/2017
Click here to view the 2017 Summer Session Trustee Report
8/30/2017
MESSAGE FROM AALAS - Harvey & National Meeting
7/20/2017
National AALAS Election Results. Congratulations to DVB members, Pam Straeter (District 2 Trustee) and Erin Vogelsong (District 2 Alternate Trustee)!
5/22/2017
The PA Society for Biomedical Research is having our Fifth Annual Dr. Harry Rozmiarek Memorial Golf Outing on September 20, 2017. Visit the Education and Outreach for more information.
Click here for information regarding the Homes for Animal Heros (HAH) campaign.
5/11/2017
14th Annual Lab Products Animal Technician Award 2017
5/5/2017
Click here for a message from AALAS for a virtual 5K to support Homes for Animal Heros
4/26/2017
Did you attend a local March for Science this past Earth Day, April 22, 2017? Do you want to get involved in science policy and advocacy? FASEB was an official partner for the April 22 March for Science. They have developed a toolkit to help advocate for increased funding for federal science agencies. Learn more through the link below!
http://www.faseb.org/Science-Policy-and-Advocacy/Become-an-Advocate/Advocacy-Tool-Kit.aspx
4/26/2017
Deadline is quickly approaching for the Awards & Scholarships available through DVB-AALAS – 01-May-2017!! More information can be found at http://www.dvbaalas.org/awards.html or by contacting Stacy Ly stacyjly2016@gmail.com or Lewis Holt-Bright ltholtbright@me.com . Please take the time to nominate a deserving peer for the available awards!
4/13/2017
Click here to view the 2017 Winter Session Trustee Report.
4/11/2017
AALAS Foundation is Accepting Applications for Board Director-at-Large Positions. Click here for information.
4/3/2017
March for Science Philadelphia - Saturday, April 22, 2017 10:00 a.m. See the Education and Outreach page for more information.
3/21/2017
National AALAS - Nominate Now for the 2017 AALAS Awards
3/19/2017
Tribranch Symposium 2017
The preliminary program for the 2017 Tribranch Symposium is posted. Aside from some great talks, posters, vendors and workshop there is also a Fun Run/Walk 5K. Head over to www.tribranch.org to check it out as well as other need to know details.
3/13/2017
DVB Elections will begin today, March 13, 2017 and run through Tuesday, April 11th. You should receive an email in the email account you have associated with your DVB Membership.
Elections will be conducted using ElectionBuddy, so look for an email from this site. Please be sure to check your junk mail and/or clutter boxes. If you do not find the email, please contact the Nominations Chair, Lisa Panchella (lpanchella@wistar.org).
2/21/2017
Biomedical Research Awareness Day (BRAD) will be celebrated on April 19th, 2017 at University of Pennsylvania. See "Related Events" on the Meetings and Conferences page for more information.
2/14/2017
In Memoriam- Stanley Kanarek
Stanley Kanarek passed away on December 13, 2016, at the age of 90. He was a loving husband to Constance, his wife of 70 years. He is also survived by his 3 sons, Jonathan, Douglas and Mitchell, 2 daughters-in-law, Kirby and Linda, and 6 grandchildren, Lauren, Emily, Hillary (Warren), Amanda, David and Andrew.
He met his wife at the age of 13 and married her in 1946 when he was 20 years old. He served in the US Army during World War II. Wounded in France, he was awarded the Purple Heart and The Bronze Star. Upon his return, he continued his studies and graduated from NYU School of Law, and he practiced law until the late 1960's.
In 1965, he became involved with Ancare Corporation and ran the company until his retirement in 1993 when his son Mitchell took over. Although he was retired, Stan continued to come to work until the week before he passed away. Ancare continues to reflect the values that Stan believed in, including a strong commitment to the animal care industry and the life-saving research that this industry performs, as well as a dedication to serving our customers in order to help them to achieve these goals.
Stan was kind, gentle and smart; a man who respected others and was respected by all. He contributed to over 100 charities and always supported social justice. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
2/2/2017
AALAS Foundation - Celebrate the Mouse!
1/17/17
THE 2017 CHARLES RIVER MEDALLION FOR LABORATORY ANIMAL MANAGEMENT - Charles River is pleased to announce that nominations are now being received for the 27th annual Charles River Medallion. The award will be presented during the 2017 Laboratory Animal Management Association annual meeting in Seattle, WA, April 25-27, 2017. For more information, please visit the LAMA website<http://www.lama-online.org/events/upcoming-events/>.
1/11/2017
Nomination call for National AALAS Vice President Elect
If you are interested in nominating yourself or someone else for either open DVB Position (Nominations Chair and/or President-Elect), please either complete the form found on the Members Only page or contact Lisa Panchella.
1/3/2017
ACTS Rodent Breeding & Colony Management Seminar
12/29/2016
February Newsletter is now posted.
2017 Tribranch - Poster and presentation abstracts are now being accepted.
11/10/2016
Need an idea for the gift giving season. Order "Biomedical Research - It's a Gift" shirts for everyone on your list and support the AALAS Foundation.
10/28/2016
If you are attending National AALAS, consider checking out "Exploring the Branch/National AALAS Relationship" on Monday, October 31st at 12:30. Our own, Melissa Hostrander will be a panelist! Visit the Meetings and Conference page for more information.
10/18/2016
This week is National Vet Tech Week (October 16 - 22, 2016). Click here for a Thank you to all our vet techs submitted by Jaimie Ludwig!
10/6/2016
2017 ILAM Program is open. Please visit the Education and Outreach page for more information.
DVB Elections will begin today, March 13, 2017 and run through Tuesday, April 11th. You should receive an email in the email account you have associated with your DVB Membership.
Elections will be conducted using ElectionBuddy, so look for an email from this site. Please be sure to check your junk mail and/or clutter boxes. If you do not find the email, please contact the Nominations Chair, Lisa Panchella (lpanchella@wistar.org).
2/21/2017
Biomedical Research Awareness Day (BRAD) will be celebrated on April 19th, 2017 at University of Pennsylvania. See "Related Events" on the Meetings and Conferences page for more information.
2/14/2017
In Memoriam- Stanley Kanarek
Stanley Kanarek passed away on December 13, 2016, at the age of 90. He was a loving husband to Constance, his wife of 70 years. He is also survived by his 3 sons, Jonathan, Douglas and Mitchell, 2 daughters-in-law, Kirby and Linda, and 6 grandchildren, Lauren, Emily, Hillary (Warren), Amanda, David and Andrew.
He met his wife at the age of 13 and married her in 1946 when he was 20 years old. He served in the US Army during World War II. Wounded in France, he was awarded the Purple Heart and The Bronze Star. Upon his return, he continued his studies and graduated from NYU School of Law, and he practiced law until the late 1960's.
In 1965, he became involved with Ancare Corporation and ran the company until his retirement in 1993 when his son Mitchell took over. Although he was retired, Stan continued to come to work until the week before he passed away. Ancare continues to reflect the values that Stan believed in, including a strong commitment to the animal care industry and the life-saving research that this industry performs, as well as a dedication to serving our customers in order to help them to achieve these goals.
Stan was kind, gentle and smart; a man who respected others and was respected by all. He contributed to over 100 charities and always supported social justice. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.
2/2/2017
AALAS Foundation - Celebrate the Mouse!
1/17/17
THE 2017 CHARLES RIVER MEDALLION FOR LABORATORY ANIMAL MANAGEMENT - Charles River is pleased to announce that nominations are now being received for the 27th annual Charles River Medallion. The award will be presented during the 2017 Laboratory Animal Management Association annual meeting in Seattle, WA, April 25-27, 2017. For more information, please visit the LAMA website<http://www.lama-online.org/events/upcoming-events/>.
1/11/2017
Nomination call for National AALAS Vice President Elect
If you are interested in nominating yourself or someone else for either open DVB Position (Nominations Chair and/or President-Elect), please either complete the form found on the Members Only page or contact Lisa Panchella.
1/3/2017
ACTS Rodent Breeding & Colony Management Seminar
12/29/2016
February Newsletter is now posted.
2017 Tribranch - Poster and presentation abstracts are now being accepted.
11/10/2016
Need an idea for the gift giving season. Order "Biomedical Research - It's a Gift" shirts for everyone on your list and support the AALAS Foundation.
10/28/2016
If you are attending National AALAS, consider checking out "Exploring the Branch/National AALAS Relationship" on Monday, October 31st at 12:30. Our own, Melissa Hostrander will be a panelist! Visit the Meetings and Conference page for more information.
10/18/2016
This week is National Vet Tech Week (October 16 - 22, 2016). Click here for a Thank you to all our vet techs submitted by Jaimie Ludwig!
10/6/2016
2017 ILAM Program is open. Please visit the Education and Outreach page for more information.
9/29/2016
Vote for the Franklin Flyer!
Please vot for the DVB race car on the AALAS Foundation Facebook page. To vote, click the "Like" button for our photo entry. The entry with the most "Likes" will be awarded the "Fan Favorite" trophy at the National Meeting!
Vote for the Franklin Flyer!
Please vot for the DVB race car on the AALAS Foundation Facebook page. To vote, click the "Like" button for our photo entry. The entry with the most "Likes" will be awarded the "Fan Favorite" trophy at the National Meeting!
9/17/2016
September Newsletter has been posted
8/11/2016
A Thank You note from Denise DiFrancesco, 2016 Tribranch Chair
7/27/2016
4th Annual Dr. Harry Rozmiarek Golf Outing - Wednesday, September 21st, 2016. Click here for an informational flyer and Registration/Sponsorship form
6/15/2016
John Duktig, a current DVB AALAS member, passed away very suddenly Monday in the Atlanta Georgia area. John's first job in LAS was at the Wistar Institute. Mike Sidelsky hired him (like so many in our community whose careers started at Wistar). John went on to work at GSK and Wyeth before moving to Atlanta and a job at Yerkes, then to Specialty Operations, and he was currently managing the PCOM site on City Ave through Specialty Operations Solutions. He touched so many lives in LAS over his career and will be very sadly missed. He was immediate past president of the SEAALAS and was working on the AALAS Foundation All-Star Race contest this year.
SEAALAS is collecting notes from folks who would like to send in stories about John. Contact Denise DiFrancesco if you want the address to send anything.
The memorial service for John Duktig will take place Sunday, August 14 in Georgia. In lieu of flowers, John's wife, Karen, has asked that donations be made to the AALAS Foundation, which promotes educational outreach programs to inform the public about the good work that our industry does. Donations can be made at www.aalasfoundation.org.
In fitting with such a life well-lived, John was an organ donor. He will live on through all the lives saved and changed by his generosity.
6/15/2016
2017 ILAM Scholarships Information
5/27/2016
Kent Scientific Travel Award - Winners are awarded $1000 to cover costs to attend the National AALAS meeting in Charlotte, NC. Application Deadline July 8, 2016
5/18/2016
Ms. Linda Sharpless, a past member of the DVB community passed away at home on May 6th from a number of chronic illnesses. She was 55. Linda was employed by Adolor Corporation, where she earned her LATG. She was also involved with Adolor’s effort to achieve AAALAC accreditation.
She moved on to Melior Discovery, until she left to become a full time care giver for her husband and then her mother until their deaths.
Linda was an active member of DVB including serving on several committees. A memorial celebration of her life is planned for some time in June. Details have not been finalized.
September Newsletter has been posted
8/11/2016
A Thank You note from Denise DiFrancesco, 2016 Tribranch Chair
7/27/2016
4th Annual Dr. Harry Rozmiarek Golf Outing - Wednesday, September 21st, 2016. Click here for an informational flyer and Registration/Sponsorship form
6/15/2016
John Duktig, a current DVB AALAS member, passed away very suddenly Monday in the Atlanta Georgia area. John's first job in LAS was at the Wistar Institute. Mike Sidelsky hired him (like so many in our community whose careers started at Wistar). John went on to work at GSK and Wyeth before moving to Atlanta and a job at Yerkes, then to Specialty Operations, and he was currently managing the PCOM site on City Ave through Specialty Operations Solutions. He touched so many lives in LAS over his career and will be very sadly missed. He was immediate past president of the SEAALAS and was working on the AALAS Foundation All-Star Race contest this year.
SEAALAS is collecting notes from folks who would like to send in stories about John. Contact Denise DiFrancesco if you want the address to send anything.
The memorial service for John Duktig will take place Sunday, August 14 in Georgia. In lieu of flowers, John's wife, Karen, has asked that donations be made to the AALAS Foundation, which promotes educational outreach programs to inform the public about the good work that our industry does. Donations can be made at www.aalasfoundation.org.
In fitting with such a life well-lived, John was an organ donor. He will live on through all the lives saved and changed by his generosity.
6/15/2016
2017 ILAM Scholarships Information
5/27/2016
Kent Scientific Travel Award - Winners are awarded $1000 to cover costs to attend the National AALAS meeting in Charlotte, NC. Application Deadline July 8, 2016
5/18/2016
Ms. Linda Sharpless, a past member of the DVB community passed away at home on May 6th from a number of chronic illnesses. She was 55. Linda was employed by Adolor Corporation, where she earned her LATG. She was also involved with Adolor’s effort to achieve AAALAC accreditation.
She moved on to Melior Discovery, until she left to become a full time care giver for her husband and then her mother until their deaths.
Linda was an active member of DVB including serving on several committees. A memorial celebration of her life is planned for some time in June. Details have not been finalized.