Mission
The Delaware Valley Branch of AALAS is committed to achieving excellence and innovation in the field of laboratory animal science by providing an open forum for communication, promoting education and training and disseminating information concerning the benefits of humane care and use of animals in
biomedical research.
biomedical research.
History
DVB AALAS began in March, 1960 with a small group of concerned professionals. The first meeting, held at the Faculty Club at the University of Pennsylvania, crystallized the Philadelphia Chapter of the Animal Care Panel.
The by-laws were modeled after the New York Branch with Section 3 changed to read "Dues of $3 per year are to be paid as of April 1960 and each subsequent year" By April of 1960 the first officers were elected and a constitution and by-laws had been adopted.
The first meeting was held June 1960 at the Wistar Institute cafeteria. The Branch became officially affiliated in August 1960. As the first Animal Care Panel grew to become the national organization now known as the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, the Philadelphia Chapter continued its association with the National AALAS.
A more complete history of the Branch can be found in the AALAS publication "50 Years of Laboratory Animal Science".
The by-laws were modeled after the New York Branch with Section 3 changed to read "Dues of $3 per year are to be paid as of April 1960 and each subsequent year" By April of 1960 the first officers were elected and a constitution and by-laws had been adopted.
The first meeting was held June 1960 at the Wistar Institute cafeteria. The Branch became officially affiliated in August 1960. As the first Animal Care Panel grew to become the national organization now known as the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, the Philadelphia Chapter continued its association with the National AALAS.
A more complete history of the Branch can be found in the AALAS publication "50 Years of Laboratory Animal Science".
Facts
- DVB is a branch of the National AALAS.
- We are part of District 2 which also includes the New Jersey, Central Pennsylvania and Three Rivers Branches.
- Meetings are held every other month beginning in September with the Installation of Officers Meeting.
- The branch offers a variety of educational programs and seminars throughout the year.
- Membership is open to all individuals interested in the field of Laboratory Animal Science. Memberships are available as Individual and Commercial.