2026 OKAALAS
ANNUAL MEETING

Join laboratory animal professionals from across Oklahoma for education, networking, vendor exhibits, and professional development.

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AUGUST 19–20
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1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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1200 CHILDREN'S AVENUE
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73104
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FREE PARKING AVAILABLE
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FREE TO OKAALAS MEMBERS WITH PAID DUES
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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Jori Leszczynski,
DVM, DACLAM

PRESIDENT, AALAS

Dr. Leszczynksi is currently the President of AALAS and has more than 25 years of experience in laboratory animal medicine, leadership, and program development.

ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS

Shawn Lane, DVM

President, OKAALAS


Roman Wolf, DVM

Speaker

Madeline Budda, DVM, MS

Director, OAWA

Matthew West, PhD

Hough Ear Institute

SCHEDULE / ITINERARY

August 19

1:00 PMRegistration & Vendor Hall
2:00 PMWelcome / Opening Remarks
2:15 PMSpeaker Session
3:15 PMBreak / Vendor Time
3:45 PMSpeaker Session
5:00 PMAdjourn

August 20

1:00 PMVendor Hall / Networking
2:00 PMKeynote Speaker
3:15 PMBreak
3:30 PMSpeaker Session
4:30 PMClosing Remarks / Awards
5:00 PMAdjourn

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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

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

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Sponsorship 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
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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
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