2026 OKAALAS Annual Meeting
Featured Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Jori Leszczynski, DVM, DACLAM
President, AALAS
Dr. Leszczynski is currently the President of AALAS and has more than 25 years of experience in laboratory animal medicine, leadership, and program development.
Shawn Lane, DVM
President, OKAALAS
Roman Wolf, DVM
Speaker
Madeline Budda, DVM, MS
Director, OAWA
Matthew West, PhD
Hough Ear Institute
SCHEDULE / ITINERARY
Wednesday, August 19
| 11:00 AM | Registration & Lunch |
| 12:00 PM | Vendor Hall & Poster Hall Open |
| 12:45 PM | Welcome & Introductions |
| 1:00 PM | Keynote Speaker Jori Leszczynski, DVM, DACLAM President, AALAS |
| 2:00 PM | Refreshment Break |
| 2:30 PM | Vendor Spotlight |
| 3:00 PM | Madeline Budda, DVM, MS, DACLAM Director, OAWA |
| 4:00 PM | Social Hour |
Thursday, August 20
| 11:00 AM | Registration & Lunch |
| 12:00 PM | Vendor Hall & Poster Hall Open |
| 12:45 PM | Welcome & Introductions |
| 1:00 PM | Matthew West, PhD Hough Ear Institute |
| 2:00 PM | Refreshment Break |
| 2:30 PM | Poster Session |
| 3:00 PM | Roman Wolf, DVM, DACLAM Veterinary Medical Officer, VA |
| 3:30 PM | Vendor Spotlight |
| 4:00 PM | Awards & Closing Remarks |
Register for the
Annual Meeting
Attendance is free for OKAALAS members with paid dues.
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Vendor Hall
Connect with laboratory animal science vendors, suppliers, and industry partners.
Vendor Hall Time
12:00 PM β 5:00 PM
View VendorsSponsorship Opportunities
Partner with OKAALAS and showcase your organization while supporting education and professional development in Oklahoma.
- Logo recognition on website
- Recognition during meeting
- Vendor table
- Opportunity to connect with attendees
Call for Abstracts
Share your research, animal care improvements, enrichment projects, facility innovations, or training ideas.
Categories
- Animal Welfare
- Enrichment
- Husbandry
- Veterinary Care
- Compliance
- Training
- Facility Operations
Travel Award
OKAALAS supports professional development by helping qualified members attend the AALAS National Meeting.
Award Support
- Up to $1,500 per recipient
- Conference registration paid
- Hotel accommodations covered
- Travel reimbursement or prepayment may be available
- Application deadline: July 17