2026 OKAALAS ANNUAL MEETING

Thank You
for Joining Us

Thank you to our attendees, speakers, poster presenters, sponsors, vendors, and volunteers for making the 2026 OKAALAS Annual Meeting a success.

📅 August 19–20, 2026
📍 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
🎓 Education & Professional Development
🤝 Networking & Industry Collaboration
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Looking ahead to 2027? Planning for the next OKAALAS Annual Meeting is already underway. Dates and details will be announced as they become available.

2026 ANNUAL MEETING

Thank You to Our Speakers

Thank you to the outstanding professionals who shared their expertise, experience, and research with the Oklahoma laboratory animal science community at our 2026 Annual Meeting.

Dr. Jori Leszczynski 2026 Keynote

Jori Leszczynski, DVM, DACLAM

President, AALAS

Dr. Shawn Lane

Shawn Lane, DVM

President, OKAALAS

Dr. Roman Wolf

Roman Wolf, DVM

2026 Annual Meeting Speaker

Dr. Madeline Budda

Madeline Budda, DVM, MS

Director, OAWA

Dr. Matthew West

Matthew West, PhD

Hough Ear Institute

Their presentations helped make the 2026 OKAALAS Annual Meeting an engaging and educational experience for our attendees.

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2026 ANNUAL MEETING

MEETING AT A GLANCE

The 2026 OKAALAS Annual Meeting brought Oklahoma's laboratory animal science community together for two days of education, collaboration, research, and connection.

110 Registrants

Professionals from across Oklahoma's laboratory animal science community joined us for the 2026 meeting.

2 Days

Two days of presentations, professional development, networking, vendor exhibits, and collaboration.

11 Research Posters

Poster presenters shared research, innovations, and ideas with attendees throughout the meeting.

5 Featured Speakers

Experts shared their knowledge and experience across a variety of topics important to our profession.

THANK YOU FOR JOINING US

From our educational sessions and poster presentations to the vendor hall, raffles, networking, and social hour, thank you to everyone who helped make the 2026 OKAALAS Annual Meeting a success.

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LOOKING AHEAD

2027
Annual Meeting

We're already looking ahead to the next OKAALAS Annual Meeting!

Planning for 2027 is underway. Meeting dates, location, speakers, registration, vendor opportunities, sponsorships, and abstract information will be announced as details become available.

2027 Meeting Planning Underway
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Membership

Join Oklahoma's laboratory animal science community and stay connected with professionals across research, veterinary care, animal husbandry, compliance, and industry.

Member Benefits

  • Professional networking
  • Educational opportunities
  • Annual Meeting registration benefits
  • Member awards and opportunities
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Education & Training

OKAALAS supports continuing education and professional development for laboratory animal science professionals throughout Oklahoma.

Resources

  • LAT course opportunities
  • AALAS certification resources
  • Educational programs
  • Professional development
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Awards & Opportunities

OKAALAS invests in the professional growth of its members through awards, travel support, research opportunities, and recognition programs.

Member Opportunities

  • AALAS National Meeting Travel Award
  • Poster and research opportunities
  • Professional recognition
  • Future scholarships and awards
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Industry Partners

Vendors, suppliers, and sponsors play an important role in supporting OKAALAS education, events, and professional development throughout the year.

Partner With OKAALAS

  • Commercial Vendor Membership
  • Annual Meeting exhibits
  • Sponsorship opportunities
  • Connect with Oklahoma professionals
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