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Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA)

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Advancing scientific understanding and knowledge of the use, care and welfare of laboratory animals and promote refinement, reduction and replacement. lasa.co.uk

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Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA) @lasa-uk.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
One month to go until LASA 2025! 🐭 🐟 🐖 This year’s theme — Modelling Biology and Its Impact on Science and Welfare — brings together experts to explore how diverse species, technologies, and advanced animal models are helping drive scientific progress and welfare. lasa.co.uk/lasa-annual-...
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LASA ANNUAL MEETING 2025 | LASA
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NC3Rs @nc3rs.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Thanks to the 320 attendees from 30 countries who joined us over two webinar sessions that explored model-specific refinements and practical tools to minimise laboratory animal suffering. If you missed the session the recording is now available. 👉 nc3rs.org.uk/3rs-resource...
A staff member performing a welfare check on mice. They are standing in front of a rack of cages and holding one cage in their hand to inspect the mice.
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Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA) @lasa-uk.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Haven't submitted your abstract for LASA's Annual Conference yet? There's still time! 🚨 Abstract submissions for posters & brief presentations are open until TOMORROW 23:59 on Friday 3 October 2025: my.lasa.co.uk/item.php?eve... #AnimalScience #3Rs #AnimalHusbandry #AnimalWelfare #LASA
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Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA) @lasa-uk.bsky.social · 11/09/2025
Don't forget to submit your abstracts for the LASA Annual Conference! 🚨 The deadline for submission is 23:59 on Monday 15th September 2025. Please download the abstract submission form on the event page: my.lasa.co.uk/item.php?eve...
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Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA) @lasa-uk.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
Are you interested in learning more about mouse and zebrafish colony management? We will be hosting a series on 14-16 October 2025. Download the draft programme to view timings, talks and speakers: lnkd.in/eSv8XYJr #LASA #AnimalScience #ColonyManagement
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Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA) @lasa-uk.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
The @rspcalabanimal.bsky.social and @ufaw.bsky.social are pleased to present the 32nd Rodent Welfare Group Meeting on 7 October 25 with a focus on home-cage monitoring. 🕙 10:00 - 16:00 📍 Scotland 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Closing: 28/09/25 #AnimalScience #AnimalWelfare #HomecageMonitoring
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32nd RSPCA/UFAW Rodent Welfare Group Meeting - Registration
The RSPCA and UFAW are pleased to present the 32nd Rodent Welfare Group Meeting, hosted at the University of Edinburgh. This year, one of the meeting's key themes will be around the use of home cage...
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Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA) @lasa-uk.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
We're thrilled to announce that this year's Large Animal Research Network (LARN) meeting will take place on 24–25 September, with a focus on farm animal disease models 🐑 🐄 🐖 Poster submissions are open — submit by 5 September! Registration: my.lasa.co.uk/item.php?eve...
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mySociety: Farm Animal Disease Models - Welfare and Monitoring
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Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA) @lasa-uk.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Have you heard of the Sex Inclusive Research Framework (SIRF)? On Thursday 18 September @nc3rs.bsky.social are hosting a webinar on why SIRF was developed and how to use it, as well as a case study highlighting the importance of inclusive research. Register online: nc3rs.org.uk/events/tackl...
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Tackling sex bias in research: Introducing the Sex Inclusive Research Framework
A webinar to explore SIRF, resources to assess if sex has been taken into account in the design of in vivo experiments.
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Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA) @lasa-uk.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
Have you registered for our 2025 Annual Conference yet? You can sill grab early bird rates for accommodation – book before 17 August! 🔗 For more information on draft programme and registration, head to the LASA website: lasa.co.uk/lasa-annual-...
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EARA @eara.eu · 03/06/2025
LASA @lasa-uk.bsky.social joined the Be Open about Animal Research Day. You can join too! Show your support and share on #BOARD25.
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Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA) @lasa-uk.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
📣 LASA members – we're looking for our next Scientific Chair! Help shape the programme for our Annual Meeting and support LASA’s mission on the 3Rs. 📝 To apply, send a 1-page CV (including references) + 250-word statement to info@lasa.co.uk by 27 June #LASA #3Rs #AnimalScience #Leadership
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Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA) @lasa-uk.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
While organoids support the Replacement of animals in some research, they currently lack features like blood vessels and immune systems—limiting their ability to fully replicate whole-body responses. actu.epfl.ch/news/the-pro... #Organoids #AnimalResearch #3Rs #BiomedicalResearch #Replacement
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The promise and limitations of organoids for scientific research
Organoids are a promising breakthrough that scientists have been exploring over the past 15 years. These three-dimensional tissue cultures grown from human stem cells stand to revolutionize some aspec...
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Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA) @lasa-uk.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
📅 Save the date! The LASA Large Animal Rsearch Network (LARN) annual meeting will be held 24 - 25 September 🐑 🐄 🐖 Did you know that LARN is one of the LASA Sections? Find out more on the LASA website: lasa.co.uk/sections #LargeAnimals #AnimalScience #Research #3Rs
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Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA) @lasa-uk.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
Today (4 February) is #WorldCancerDay, where we aim to raise awareness about cancer and it's prevention. You can find out more about animals in cancer research in this article from @eara.eu: www.eara.eu/why-are-anim... #Cancer #CancerResearch #AnimalScience
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Why are animals used in cancer research?
As many of us are well aware, the search for treatments or a cure for cancer is one of the major health challenges that society faces today.  Cancer is one of the most common causes of death (one in s...
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EARA @eara.eu · 04/02/2025
Today is #WorldCancerDay! 🔬 Here's the role of #AnimalResearch in the study & treatment of these diseases, which is predicted to have a 77% rise in cases by 2050. #Cancer
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Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA) @lasa-uk.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
SAVE THE DATE 📅 The LASA Annual Conference is back for 2025! Join us from Monday 17 - Wednesday 19 November in the West Midlands for another exciting conference. Details to follow: lasa.co.uk #AnimalScience #Conference #Networking #CareAndWelfare #3Rs
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LASA – LASA
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Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA) @lasa-uk.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Stay Informed with the Latest LASA News! 📰 Our LASA News page is packed with current news, insightful articles, and important announcements. You can also dive into our archives to catch up on past events and news. lasa.co.uk/info/ #LASA #AnimalScience #AnimalWelfare #ResearchUpdates
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Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA) @lasa-uk.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Did you know that LASA is a signatory on the @animalresearch.bsky.social Concordat on Openness on Animal Research? 🐁 You can find more about LASA's statement on the Concordat on our website: www.lasa.co.uk #ConcordatOpenness #AnimalScience #Openness #Transparency
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LASA – LASA
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Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA) @lasa-uk.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
Hell Bluesky! We are The Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA).
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