Our Mission

AALAS advances responsible care and use of laboratory animals to benefit people and animals. Adopted June 2001 The American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, (AALAS), is the premier forum for the exchange of information and expertise in the care and use of laboratory animals. We are more than 10,000 clinical veterinarians, technicians, technologists, educators, and business people... researchers... administrators... animal producers... national and international experts. Since 1950, we've been dedicated to the humane care and treatment of laboratory animals and the quality research that leads to scientific gains that benefit mankind and animals.