28th Annual Charles River Short Course on
Laboratory Animal Science
June 16-19, 2014 | Newton, MA 

What are you waiting for? Benefit from the knowledge of more than 50 speakers and their combined years of experience. Since its inception in 1986, over 5,000 lab animal professionals have participated in this annual event. Whether you are an experienced animal researcher seeking continuing education credits, a veterinarian studying for the ACLAM boards or just starting your career in laboratory animal science, let the Short Course serve as a stepping stone on your path to success.

“There was so much valuable information that I learned at the Short Course as it covered many different topics. I will be incorporating my new knowledge on anesthesia and animal behavior into my training sessions.”
- Jessica Hoadley, Schepens Eye Research Institute, 2013 Short Course Attendee
“I would strongly recommend the Short Course to my colleagues due to the quality of the lectures and the unique opportunities to network.”
- Tannia Clark, National Institute of Health, 2013 Short Course Attendee

Call for Posters
The Charles River Short Course will be accepting poster abstracts. Receive a discount as well as a chance to win a gift card for first place ($300), second place ($200) and third place ($100). Please submit all poster abstracts by May 1, 2013.

Register Today
The registration fee for this four-day course includes admittance to all lectures, breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks and welcome reception, as well as transportation to all social activities and an optional Charles River facility tour.

Stop by booth #1635 to register at a special AALAS Meeting rate of $899.99.

Early-Bird Rates*
Group (5+): $899.00
Poster Submission: $999.00
Commercial: $1250.00
Non-Profit: $1025.00
Optional Workshops: $300.00
Guest: $150.00
*Effective November 1, 2013 - April 1, 2014

In an effort to support attendees looking to change professions or jumpstart their career, the Charles River CHARTER Program is proud to sponsor a limited number of scholarships to:

  • Veterinarians who are not currently active in laboratory animal medicine
  • Junior veterinary students

Online registration will be available shortly at www.criver.com/shortcourse14.