Created to give all branches in our district a voice and provide a place to share resources amongst the branches of the largest AALAS district
2017 District 8 AALAS Meeting - March 22 - 24, 2017
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Sheraton Salt Lake City Hotel - 150 West 500 South, Salt Lake City, UT
$129/night including free wifi, parking and shuttle to and from the airport.- Reserve your room here
Mini-Leadership Academy - this exciting opportunity is available to those who want to develop your leadership skills and learn more about becoming active in the AALAS community. Come join us for this afternoon workshop at the District 8 meeting facilitated by leaders in the field who want to share their experiences with you and support your own path to leadership. This interactive workshop will introduce attendees to AALAS structure and different leadership styles, and prepares you to become more involved in your local and national AALAS organization. Don't miss the chance to join in this enlightening workshop - Registration is included in your meeting registration, but spaces are limited - Sign up today to secure your spot!
The Natural History Museum of Utah is an active regional research center. Their staff is planning a behind the scenes tours for our group to learn about, among other things, the exciting field research being done through the museum. We will have access to all the exhibits including the special exhibition, The Power of Poison.
Please visit the website to learn more: https://nhmu.utah.edu/
Meeting Registration is Live!
Register Online: password for both: District8
Paper registration forms - for those who are paying by check - Make checks out to: 2017 District 8 AALAS and mail to: Bart Mickelsen, University of UT - OCM, 50 N 2030 E, Salt Lake City, UT 841121.
D8 AALAS 2017 Program Outline
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 |
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2-5 pm | Natural History Museum Fun Event | |
Thursday, March 23, 2017 |
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7-8 am | Breakfast | |
7-5 pm | Exhibitor & Poster Hall Open | |
8-8:15 am | Welcome and Announcements | |
8:15 - 11 am |
Emerging Technologies: Maintenance of Germ-free and Gnotobiotic Mice Developing animal models using CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing Animal Model Development: Nonsurgical Permanent Contraception |
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11-12 pm |
Special topic: Zoo Enrichment Today’s Zoo – Achieving Holistic Animal Health Using Both Veterinary and Human Medicine Along with Advanced Husbandry Techniques |
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12-1 pm | Lunch | |
1-5 pm |
Session 1: Husbandry Track Sanitation vs Disinfection vs Sterilization Primary vs Secondary Enclosures A 16 Week Cage Change Cycle for Ventilated Mouse Cages Biosafety Cabinets: Does anyone know? Reducing Aggressive Behavior in Mice with Addition of a Cage Divider Social Housing of Rabbits Calf ICU – Housing and Enrichment for Critical Care Retirement for Research Nonhuman Primates |
Session 2: Mini-Leadership Academy
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6-8 pm | Welcome Reception | |
Friday, March 24, 2017 |
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7-8 am |
Breakfast |
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7-12pm | Exhibitor & Poster Hall Open | |
8-10 am |
Session 1: Husbandry Track: Emerging technologies and new frontiers for zebrafish as a model organism Husbandry of Laboratory Housed Bats Characterization of Fungal Communities Found on Resident Bats in Colorado; is White-Nose Syndrome here? |
Session 2: Manager/Vet Tech Track Advances in Laboratory Animal Analgesia What Does Your Manager Do All Day?
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10-10:30 am | Break & Refreshments | |
10:30-12 pm |
Dare to Care: developing a Compassion Fatigue Program that meets your institutional needs |
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12-1 pm | Lunch | |
1-3 pm |
Emerging Diseases NHP Models of Malaria & Ebolavirus How a Murine Model for Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection May Be Used to Study Zika Labyrinthitis NHP Models of Zika Virus |
Meeting Registration is Live! Register Online: password for both: District8 Attendees : https://www.eventbrite.com/e/district-8-meeting-tickets-30959303109 Commercial exhibitors: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/district-8-meeting-commercial-member-registration-tickets-31413450476 Paper forms - for those who are paying by check - Make checks out to: 2017 District 8 AALAS and mail to: Bart Mickelsen, University of UT - OCM, 50 N 2030 E, Salt Lake City, UT 841121. |
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Advance Registration Fees (on or before February 24) Branch Member $225.00 Nonmember $250.00 |
One Day Only (on or before February 24) Branch Member $ 75.00 Nonmember 100.00 |
Registration Fees (February 25 – March 20) Branch Member $250.00 Nonmember $275.00 |
One Day Only (February 25 – March 20) Branch Member $100.00 Nonmember $125.00 |
Late Registration Fees (March 21 or after) Branch Member $275.00 Nonmember $300.00 |
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Exhibitor Registration | |
Sponsorship Opportunities for the District 8 Meeting - Late registration on or after March 8th |
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Platinum Sponsorship - $725 (Late $825) – includes the following:
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Gold Sponsorship - $575 (Late $675) – includes the following:
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Silver Sponsorship - $475 (Late $575) - includes the following
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Bronze Sponsorship - $400
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Additional Exhibitor Attendee Registration - $95 (Late $170) | |
Exhibitor Event Sponsorships | |
"Mingle Reception" aka Meet the Exhibitor - $350 - Limit 15 Sponsors This is an evening reception with drinks, light snacks and a raffle with prizes from the sponsor exhibitors
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Technician Fun Fair Event
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Continental Breakfast: □ Thursday □ Friday - Limit Four Sponsors at $300 each day | |
Morning Coffee Break: □ Thursday □ Friday - Limit Four Sponsors at $200 each day | |
Lunch: □ Thursday: □ Friday - Limit Three Sponsors at $500 each day | |
Afternoon Coffee Break: □ Thursday - Limit Four Sponsors $250 each | |
Program Ads: □ Full page $250, □ Half Page $175, □ Quarter Page $125 | |
Provide items for all attendees to use at the meeting - approximately 250 needed. Given to attendees upon registration.
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Cancellation Policy: All requests for cancellations/refunds of District 8 Meeting registration funds must be received in writing at least 30 days in advance of the meeting. All but $25 will be refunded for meeting registration: Any late requests are considered by District 8 Board on an individual basis. Please allow 30 days for process of the cancellation. Registrations are NOT transferable.
Have questions on exhibitor registration and sponsorship opportunities, contact d8aalas.exhibitor@gmail.com