Proudly Sponsored by ASAP

February 9–11, 2026

Event Location: Virtual

The symposium brings together experts and enthusiasts from various fields to explore the power of enrichment in driving engagement, improving well-being, and promoting positive behavior. Behaviorists, educators, trainers and more can enjoy expert-led discussions, networking opportunities and enrichment demos. 

Registration is now open!

AALAE promotes, educates and fosters open communication while providing resources to the lab animal community regarding behavior management and enrichment practices. They intend to advance lab animal welfare by providing resources to all lab animal facilities on cost-effective options to improve the psychological health of laboratory animals.

February  11, 2026

5:30–8:00 p.m.

Event Location:

​GlaxoSmithKline

1250 S Collegeville Road

Collegeville, PA 19426

Please join us for an evening of networking, presentations and dinner as we celebrate technicians. Many thanks to GlaxoSmithKline for hosting and to TriState BioMedical for sponsoring dinner. More details coming later in 2025!

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.

March 18, 2026

5:00 p.m.

Event Location: 

Conshohocken Brewery

3100 Horizon Drive 

King of Prussia, PA 19406

Come get “up to speed” with your industry friends and colleagues! Similar to speed dating, this event offers “speed networking” where you rotate through tables in timed increments, meeting with researchers, techs, and facility leaders in a warm, personal setting. Admission includes two drink tickets and appetizers!

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.

April 8, 2026

5:30–8:00 p.m.

Event Location: 

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia  

3401 Civic Center Blvd

Philadelphia, PA 19104

Please join us for an evening of networking with peers, presentations from industry professionals and dinner. Many thanks to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for hosting and to Allentown for sponsoring dinner.

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.

April  13–16, 2026

Event Location:

Hotel Contessa

306 W Market St

San Antonio, TX 78205

This four-day event offers an exciting opportunity to advance your career in laboratory animal management. It includes workshops and seminars. There’s also plenty of time to network with colleagues from around the world. The ASAP team looks forward to seeing you there!

LAMA is a nonprofit association dedicated to advancing the quality of management and care of laboratory animals throughout the world.

Proudly Sponsored by ASAP

April 2026

Event Location: Worldwide

ASAP is proud to celebrate Biomedical Research Awareness Day! Please visit the event website for details on how to join the BRAD celebration.

BRAD is an international outreach program through Americans for Medical Progress (AMP) that seeks to increase public awareness about animal roles in biomedical research and the resulting medical advancements that benefit humans and animals. AMP helps create and maintain an environment where essential medical advances can be made in the research community. It offers facts-based public education programs that demonstrate the irreplaceable role of animal studies and helps partner organizations respond to activities and misinformation that threaten future medical advancements and the greater discovery process.

September 2026

Event Location:

Live! Casino & Hotel

7002 Arundel Mills Cir, #7777

Hanover, MD 21076

Come visit our booth at the 49th Annual NCAB Seminar. Meet members of our team and learn about our newest product offerings!  

More details coming soon.

Organized in 1961, the National Capital Area Branch (NCAB) is the local affiliate of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS). NCAB AALAS is a major educational organization promoting improvements in the humane care and use of laboratory animals and the advancements of laboratory animal science. The NCAB serves the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.

Hosted by ASAP

September 2026

Event Location: 

Animal Specialties and Provisions

600 Commerce Drive

Quakertown, PA 18951

Please join us for an evening of networking, awards, presentations, and our business meeting. After a wine and cheese reception, there will be a traditional pig roast buffet. This event is open to all DVB AALAS members and their guests, but you must have an active DVB AALAS membership to register.

Registration opens in August 2026.

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.

October 25–29,  2026

Event location: 

Houston, Texas

We look forward to catching up with our friends and colleagues at the show! 

The AALAS National Meeting is the largest gathering in the world of professionals concerned with the production, care, and use of laboratory animals. During the five days of the meeting, members and nonmembers come together to enjoy the workshops, lectures, poster sessions, and exhibits.