Introduction Organized in 1961, the National Capital Area Branch (NCAB) of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science is the local affiliate of the AALAS. NCAB has grown into a major educational organization promoting improvements in the humane care and use of laboratory animals and the advancement of laboratory animal science.  The NCAB serves the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Objectives of NCAB Sponsor training courses, workshops and seminars Promote exchange of information between persons working in the field of laboratory animal care. Promote improvements in the humane care and use of laboratory animals. Recognize outstanding persons in the field of laboratory animal science. Provide current information on laboratory animal science to interested members of the general public, news media, or governmental organizations. Support other nonprofit organizations with similar goals. Meetings/Activities The NCAB holds monthly meetings featuring speakers drawn from both the membership and community at large.  The presentations span a wide array of laboratory animal subjects, in addition to contemporary issues influencing the personal and professional pursuits of NCAB members.  Prior to the evening's program presentation, there is a business meeting and social hour.  Branch committees report progress with new initiatives and announce upcoming membership activities.  Meetings are open to both members and guests. Education Opportunities The NCAB offers many different education seminars and courses.  These opportunities are intended to challenge all different skill and knowledge levels.  Information concerning ALAT, LAT, LATG, and the AALAS registry program can be found here. Information regarding the NCAB LATG Review Course is posted over on the Education section.  If you have any questions, please contact Katy Bernard at Kathryn.bernhard@crl.com. NCAB Awards The NCAB offers four awards during the annual seminar meeting. Nominees must be an NCAB member in good standing. Deadline for this year's nominations is July 30, 2011. Information for all four awards can be found here and the nomination form here.

2012 Calendar of Events February 9th Political and Legal Aspecs of the Animal Rights Movement American Red Cross Rockville, MD April 12th Zoo Medicine National Zoo Auditorium Washington,DC May 10th Career Development in the Lab Animal Science Field American Red Cross Rockville, MD Aug 22nd-24th Seminar Gaylord Hotel Washington,DC Sept 13th Marine Medicine John Hopkins 733 N. Broadway Baltimore, MD Oct 11th TBD Medimmune Rockville, MD Nov 4-8th 63rd National Meeting Minneapolis Minnesota Topic: Political and Legal Aspecs of the Animal Rights Movement at American Red Cross   Speakers Andrew Cardon & Matt Bailey, NABR.    Event is from 5:00-7:00PM at American Red Cross. View the flyer!   Topic: 2012 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Writer’s Workshop Series  This workshop series consist of 8 one-hour sessions beginning March 16, 2012. For Registration please go to the Education Tab   View the flyer!   Topic: An interactive seminar  Geared towards Trainer’s and Manager’s working with individuals whose English is a secondary Language March 9th, 2012. For Registration please go to the Education Tab   View the flyer!   Get the latest newsletter online January/February 2012 Click the Newsletter Archives button above if you missed a previous issue.

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