Singapore Association for Laboratory Animal Science

The 6th SALAS Regional Annual Conference will be held at the Furama Riverfront Hotel. The program will cover a diverse range of topics such as Animal Models of Disease, Facility Management, Animal Health, Scientific Techniques used in Animal Studies and other Scientific Presentations.

The conference will also feature an industry-related Trade Show in an adjacent Exhibition Hall, providing participants with a one-stop opportunity to discuss the latest trends and innovations in research animal equipment, accessories and training.

The following is the confirmed program for the conference. There is a Special Lecture by Prof.Vera Baumans on Day 1.

*Scientific Program*
Thursday, 2 Dec	Venue: Venus Ballroom
08:30-09:00	Registration at the Lobby
09:00-09:10	Welcome address President, SALAS
09:10-12:00	Scientific Session 1 Chair: Chooi Kum Fai
09:10-10:15	Laboratory Animal Science: A basic need for other biomedical Sciences Download Attachment >> Vera Baumans
10:15-10:45	Poster/Exhibition/Coffee break
10:45-11:20	A National Breeding Centre for Singapore Chris Sears
11:20-12:00	Genetic Variation in Outbred Stocks of Mice and Rats Gerald Bothe
12:00-13:20	Lunch
13:20-17:00	Scientific Session 2 Chair: Bryan Ogden
13:20-14:00	Stress-induced obesity in female rhesus macaques Lynn Collura
14:00-14:30	Genetically engineered mouse models for cancer Kanaga Sabapathy
14:30-15:00	Pathology of Selected Conditions of Laboratory Mice Ralph Bunte
15:00-15:30	Poster/Exhibition/Coffee break
15:30-15:50	Using diet to create animal models of diabetes, obesity, and atherosclerosis Graham Tobin
15:50-16:10	Environmental Influences of Growth and Development in Cynomolgus Macaques in Utero and Postnatal Life Keefe Chng
16:10-16:30	Experimental hyperhomocysteinemia in rats: a laboratory model to explore the molecular cues to polycystic ovary syndrome Syed Nazrul Kabir
16:30-16:50	Life Cycle analysis of products to assess and reduce their environmental impact in the manufacture, use and disposal Vito D'Incognito
16:30-17:00	Poster session/Judging
19:00-21:00	Conference Dinner
Friday, 3 Dec	Venue: Venus Ballroom
09:00-12:00	Scientific Session 3 Chair: Chris Sears
09:00-09:40	NHP 101: Common behavioral, clinical, and husbandry issues in nonhuman primates Lynn Collura
09:40-10:20	NHP zoonosis and lab animal allergies Stephen Kelley
10:20-10:50	Poster/Exhibition/Coffee break
10:50-11:25	Refinement Strategies to Improve Animal Care and Use Bryan Ogden
11:25-12:00	Recognition and Alleviation of Pain in Laboratory Animals Stephen Kelley
12:00-12:10	Prize presentation for posters
12:10-13:20	Lunch
13:20-17:00	Scientific Session 4 Chair: Leslie Retnam
13:20-14:00	Using Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms for Genetic Monitoring and �Gene Hunting� Gerald Bothe
14:00-14:30	FibroIndex � A standardized quantification of liver fibrosis using second harmonic generation and two-photon microscopy Dean Tai
14:30-14:50	Mutant mouse as immunological research tools Cindy Phua
14:50-15:10	Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells Favor Tumor Cell Dissemination by inducing Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition Benjamin Toh
15:10-15:40	Coffee break
15:40-16:20	AAALAC International Pacific Rim Overview and Preparation for AAALAC International Assessment Montip Gettayacamin
16:20-16:40	AAALAC�s Approach to Implementing the 2010 Guide Montip Gettayacamin
16:40-17:00	Licensing of animal research facilities: Figures, Findings and Moving Forward Joanna Khoo

Past Conference Archives

5th Annual Conference, 3rd-4th Dec 2009

�Early Bird�fee for members:
Members can attend Day 1 and/or Day 2. The special rate for members applies up till 5 Nov 2010

To qualify, SALAS members must have paid their 2010 membership fee by 5th Nov 2010. Failure to do so, will mean that registration will be treated as for non-members and any membership fees paid will be credited to your 2011 SALAS membership.

Registration at the conference venue:
A 10% surcharge will be added to registration fees collected at the Conference venue.

Conference Dinner, Thursday 2 nd December.
There is no charge for dinner for conference delegates attending one or both days. A deposit of $20 is required for administrative purposes. An equivalent amount in the form of vouchers will be given to dinner attendees as door gifts.

However, the deposit will not be refundable for those who sign up but do not attend.

Registration for Students who are SALAS members!
Only students who are SALAS members are eligible.

The first 30 students who register need only pay a special rate of $20 for each day. A copy of your student identification is to be submitted with your registration form and payment. Student registrations accepted till 4th November 2010 or when the quota is filled.

Student registration includes tea and lunch but not dinner.

For all enquiries please contact :
Ms Nurhafizah (SALAS Conference Registration), @ Email: lacnar@nus.edu.sg

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