Laboratory Animal Organizations

What is the NSMR?

National Society of Medical Research

What is AALAS?

American Association of Laboratory Animal Science

What is ILAR?

Institute for Laboratory Animal Research

What is ACLAM?

American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine

What is ASLAP?

American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners

What is the FBR?

Foundation for Biomedical Rsearch

What is the NABR?

National Association of Biomedical Research

What is the AVC?

Antivivisection Coalition

Why was the AVC made in 1945?

To end animal research in Illinois and across the U.S.

Why was the NSMR created in 1946?

To counter anti-animal research organizations (AVC)

Why was AALAS created 1967?

to train technicians and veterinarians in animal care

Why was ASLAP created in 1966?

for veterinarians and veterinary students to exchange information of animal care and advocacy

Why was ACLAM made in 1951?

To train and educate and provide experience in lab animal medicine

Why was AAALAC made?

to promote animal welfare through certifications in animal care

Why was the NABR made in 1979?

safeguards biomedical research through advocacy

Why was the FBR made in 1981?

promotes public understanding and support of biomedical science

Why was ILAR made in 1952?

report on the use of animals in research

What is the NCABR?

North Carolina Association of biomedical research

Why was the NCABR made in 1989?

Increases the public’s awareness of the good in biomedical research and careers