The Upstate New York Branch of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science are researchers, veterinarians, technicians, administrative and support persons involved with Lab Animal Research in the Upstate New York area.
A dedicated group of individuals, our goals are to provide:
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continuing education opportunities
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a supportive networking environment
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recognition of accomplishments through awards
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a fun social environment!
Meetings
Branch meetings are fun, educational, and welcoming events!
Contact us below if you would like more information or to become a new member!​
Awards
🎉 Annual Awards Night 🎉
Join us for our Annual Awards Night on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 – always held on the third Wednesday in September.
👉 Click here for more information on the awards and their criteria.
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Nomination Deadline: June 13, 2025
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It's quick and easy to nominate your amazing co-workers!
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Just fill out and submit the form below.
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✨ You’re welcome to nominate as many people for as many awards as you'd like!
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"Appreciation is a wonderful thing: It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well." ~ Voltaire
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Award Nomination Form
Membership
Membership in the Upstate New York Branch AALAS is open to all persons interested in the field of Laboratory Animal Science. Annual membership runs from January 1 to December 31.
There are four classes of membership.
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Full members - $35. Full members have voting rights and may hold office.
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Student members - $15. Must be enrolled as a full-time student taking an equivalent of twelve semester hours. Student members may not vote or be elected to office but may otherwise be entitled to the privileges of membership.
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Institutional memberships - $150. This option provides five full memberships.
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Vendor memberships - $200. Provides four full memberships plus one business card per company for newsletter advertisement. Additional company business cards for newsletter advertisements are $15.00 per business card.
Member benefits include reduced registration fees at Branch meetings, quarterly newsletter, and educational opportunities. Membership runs from January 1 to December 31 of the following year.
Please make all checks payable to the Upstate New York Branch of AALAS and return with the following form.
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