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The Appalachian Branch of AALAS is a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 educational association
chartered under the laws of the State of Tennessee. We are affiliated with the American
Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS™) and one of five Branches in
AALAS District 4. We are dedicated to the advancement of laboratory animal science
primarily through education, training, and information exchange. The ultimate goal being
improvement of both human and animal health. In concert with this aim is the
enhancement and development of the careers of our technical support staff members.
The Appalachian Branch of AALAS is comprised of nearly 200 individual, institutional and
commercial members. We are geographically located in middle and east Tennessee,
covering Nashville to Knoxville and the Tri-Cities. Our primary institutions include;
Vanderbilt University, the University of Tennessee, East Tennessee State University, the
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Meharry Medical College and Lincoln Memorial
University.
Membership is not regionally restricted and anyone professionally concerned with the
production, care, and study of laboratory animals is welcome to join.