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• Queen's University Mini-Lab Animal Symposium & Mock ACLAM Board Exams

  • Start
    Wednesday, March 11, 2020
  • End
    Thursday, March 12, 2020
  • Location
    Queen's University

  We are pleased to be holding a Lab Animal Medicine mini-symposium and ACLAM mock board exam March 11^th and 12^th in Kingston, ON. Kingston is located on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario, a convenient drive or train ride from Ottawa / Montreal / Toronto or drive from Syracuse. View the program here.

  There is no registration fee, but please confirm attendance by contacting andrew.winterborn@queensu.ca

  
  

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• CCAC Workshop

  • Start
    Friday, June 05, 2020
  • End
    Saturday, June 06, 2020
  • Location
    Sheraton Gateway Hotel

  Save the Date for the CCAC National Workshop 2020!

  
  

  We are pleased to invite you to the CCAC National Workshop 2020 on June 5-6, 2020 at the Sheraton Gateway Hotel in Toronto, ON.

  To meet the needs expressed by our stakeholders, we are pleased to announce that we have added an extra day to our program to allow more time for in-depth discussions on topics of value to all animal care committee members. The second day will feature dynamic plenaries and engaging breakout sessions where participants will learn, interact, and exchange ideas. This workshop is a not-to-be missed opportunity for all those involved in animal-based science.

  Our workshop will once again be held in conjunction with the Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science (CALAS) Annual Symposium.

  

  Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to network and benefit from all of the activities held during the week:

  • June 5, 2020 – CCAC Evening Reception
  • June 5-6, 2020 – CCAC National Workshop 2020
  • June 6-9, 2020 – CALAS Annual Symposium

  We look forward to welcoming you again in June. Stay tuned for the complete program and registration information, and be sure to mark June 5-6, 2020 in your calendars!

  
  

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• CALAS/ACSAL National Symposium

  • Start
    Saturday, June 06, 2020
  • End
    Tuesday, June 09, 2020
  • Location
    Delta Airport Hotel Toronto

   

  The 2020 Annual Symposium will be held in Toronto, ON from June 6-9, 2020 at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Airport & Conference Centre. Plan to attend for:

  • a chance to network with LAS professionals from across the country
  • small class size workshops
  • talking posters
  • vendor technical presentations
  • posters
  • scientific talks
  • exhibit hall
  • a variety of social events

  
  The scientific program highlights include animal models of nanoparticle theranostics, wildlife in research and laboratory animal management, all with a vision for improving research for both animals and people.
  
  

  Keynote Speaker

  
  Attend the opening session to learn from Dr. Gang Zheng and his research in Nanoparticle Theranostics
  
  

  Here is a sample of practical and educational workshops we have planned for you:

  • Monitoring and Emergency Response in Large Animal Anesthesia
  • Animal Imaging at Sttarr
  • Mouse Pathology
  • A Beginner’s Guide to Lean
  • And many more!

  
  

  
  Stay tuned for more information. It is the perfect education and networking opportunity for all those involved in animal-based science.

  
  

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• 11th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences 2020 (WC11)

  • Start
    Sunday, August 23, 2020
  • End
    Thursday, August 27, 2020

  The 11th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences 2020 (WC11) which will be held at the MECC Maastricht in the Netherlands from 23-27 August 2020.

  The WC11 will explore the latest in 3Rs R&D and will provide a multidisciplinary programme covering more traditional themes as well as very latest issues and novel developments in the field of alternatives to animal testing in the life sciences.

  In addition to keynote lectures presented by high-profile scientists from multiple disciplines relevant for the 3Rs, sharing visionary perspectives in plenary sessions, the programme will consist of a series of symposia, thematic workshops, debates (stakeholder debate to facilitate/push transition) and poster sessions, that all aim to support continuing education and training, stimulating interactions and networking. 

  For more information please visit their website: www.wc11maastricht.org. 

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