Recognize Excellence
It’s time to nominate current AALAS members for the 2019 AALAS Awards. Six professional and technical categories are recognized at the National Meeting for excellence in the laboratory animal science field. Click here to learn more. Nominations are due by April 3. Over $13,000 in prize money will be awarded. Need help putting a nomination together? Read Time to Shine from December’s LAS Pro magazine for tips.
Vote for MNBYAALAS’ sail boat online or at the Foundation Booth in the Baltimore Convention Center during the 2018 AALAS National Meeting! The boat is beautiful and screams NYC!! Online “voting” / donating is now open for the Category winners of … Continue reading
Michael A. Coiro, Sr., 84, of Jacobstown, NJ, formerly of Allentown, NJ, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018, at his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Paterson, NJ, Michael was a first generation American. He served in the … Continue reading
Metro NY AALAS has many award opportunities all throughout the year! Visit our updated awards page for information on our upcoming awards and nominations deadlines! The next available awards are the TriBranch Award and the National Meeting Award.
Chimp Haven sadly announces the passing of its Animal Care Director, Kathleen Taylor. Kathleen peacefully passed on December 26, 2017, surrounded by family and friends after valiantly fighting a seven-year battle with cancer. An invaluable member of the Chimp Haven family, … Continue reading
We lost Christian Vernon on 25th of November 2017. He was the national sales manager at Lenderking Caginh Products. He was an active member of Metro NY AALAS and active participant of Tribranch seminar. Continue reading
The industry lost a mentor, colleague and friend when John H. Munster died on October 25, 2017. Everyone who knew him recognized his laugh. John did not start his working life in the industry; instead, he worked as an undertaker … Continue reading
Metro New York Branch of AALAS presents awards in six categories to deserving members at its Annual Installation Dinner on Jan. 26, 2018 at the Battery Gardens Restaurant in NYC. All nominations for the awards must be received by Dec. 1, 2017.
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It’s time to get involved!!! Nominations are open for the following voting positions within the Metropolitan NY Branch of AALAS: President- Elect – Must have previously served on Council Council – 3 positions available – 2 year position If you … Continue reading
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TriBranch is offering a fantastic opportunity to take a pencil-and-paper based AALAS Certification exams for each level!!! This will take place on Wednesday, June 7th 1-3:30pm. The meeting will also feature a two day prep course for anyone considering sitting … Continue reading
Are you eligible to take your AALAS certification exam? Are you going to TriBranch? Good news!!! We have the opportunity to offer paper-based exams at TriBranch!
Please take our survey to let us know you are interested!!!
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Congratulations to Metro NY Branch of AALAS’ 2017 President-Elect and Council Members!
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January 19, 2017
ENRICHMENT CLUB ROUND TABLE: “ALOPECIA: FROM MICE TO MONKEYS”
OPEN TO FACILITY MANAGERS, CARETAKERS, VETERINARY TECHNICIANS, VETERINARIANS, ENRICHMENT COORDINATORS, TRAINERS, AND RESEARCHERS
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The Charge & The Challenge
CUTTING RED TAPE ~ IMPROVING ANIMAL WELFARE Continue reading
Hello Metro members, Last night our third and final summer event was held, the harbor cruise on the Zephyr, which followed the Central Park Zoo family event and the Bronx Zoo educational tour of the Wildlife Health Center, followed by … Continue reading
We are saddened to inform you that after a valiantly fought 12-year battle with breast cancer, Jennifer Streicker has passed away. Many will remember Jen from her inspiring personal story as a breast cancer researcher who also became a breast … Continue reading
Housing has opened for the AALAS National Meeting! It is time to book the block.
Click here for National AALAS’ latest email. Included are links to register, info on keynote speaker, Rebecca Skloot, and updates on other National Meeting events and opportunities. Get more AALAS news when you read this month’s LAS Pro newsletter.
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If you have a TBR in your branch who you feel has shown an exemplary job performance, please nominate him/her for the “TBR Recognition Award”. Continue reading
The TriBranch Symposium will be held on June 6, 7 and 8 at the Tropicana Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ. Registration is now open! Continue reading
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)/Bronx Zoo has available a one year veterinary technician internship for a successful candidate to be trained as a specialized zoo and wildlife veterinary technician.
A loving tribute to Dr. McBride, who sadly passed on January 17th, 2016.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 30 at 2 p.m. For details please follow link at the end of our tribute. Continue reading
It is now time to start submitting your presentation and poster abstracts for TriBranch 2016. The theme will be “Doing More with Less”…. Continue reading
This is your chance to vote for your 2016 MNYBAALAS Council Members and President-Elect!
Metro New York Branch of AALAS presents awards in six categories to deserving members at its Annual Installation Dinner on Jan. 29, 2016. Continue reading
The CTAD (Committee for Technician Awareness and Development) is looking for motivated individuals working in the research community who have graduated from an accredited Vet Tech program to participate in the Veterinary Technician Student Program, at the AALAS 66th National Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona November 1-5, 2015. Continue reading
MNYBAALAS is soliciting Vet Tech student applicants for the 2015 Student Award. Continue reading
If you are a technician with at least one year’s experience in the research animal field at the level of cage wash tech, diagnostic lab tech, animal health/vet tech, animal care tech, training tech, or supervisor…. Continue reading
We are excited to announce that the Second Annual TriBranch 5K Run/Walk will be held on June 10, 2015!! Continue reading