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AALAS and Branch News : National AALAS
AALAS Member Bill Heckt Named Ron Orta Humanitarian Award Winner
May 26, 2010, 11:07
William (Bill) Heckt - Sierra Nevada Branch/Reno
The Ron Orta Humanitarian Award was presented to Bill L. Heckt on May 6th at the Mission Palms Hotel in Tempe, Arizona at the 2010 District 8 Conference for his work not only in the field of laboratory animal science, but for his community and volunteer work serving as an member and officer of the Lions International Club, judging science and engineering fairs, and volunteering as a ski instructor for a non-profit ski and snowboard program for children of low income families.   The award was created after Ron’s death, November of 2007 of ARDS (acute respiratory disease and is meant to represent his compassion, dedication, friendship, and humility to persons in the lab animal community.


AALAS and Branch News : National AALAS
International TechWeek 2009
Jan 30, 2009, 14:49


International Laboratory Animal Technician Week is scheduled for February 1–7, 2009. This is an ideal opportunity to offer special recognition to those hardworking individuals at your institution. This year’s theme is “Technicians Are the Key to Success.”

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AALAS and Branch News : National AALAS
Transparent fish gives scientists clear view
Feb 6, 2008, 14:53

Scientists have created a transparent fish that lets them see through its skin to watch the progression of disease in real time.  The fish, a breed Zebrafish named Casper, has granted researchers further insight into how diseases, especially cancer, act in living organisms, not just in a test tube or a dissected animal.

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AALAS and Branch News : National AALAS
District 8 Meeting - 2008
Jun 27, 2007, 18:14

AALAS District 8 Meeting

Mark your calendar! The AALAS District 8 Meeting will be held in Seattle, Washington at the CONVENTION CENTER on April 23rd and 24th of 2008. The District 8 NW Zone has been working hard in making this meeting informative and affordable. You won't want to miss out!

 



AALAS and Branch News : Palms to Pines Branch
Founding Board Member, Steve Wickler, Dies at 55
May 31, 2007, 06:42

Dr. Steven Wickler
Dr. Steven J. Wickler, who served as a professor of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, passed away peacefully at home on May 26 from a brain tumor. He was 55.

"Wick touched so many people," said President Michael Ortiz. "His energy and spirit are the things that I will most remember about this extraordinary person. Betty and I are so saddened by his passing, but feel privileged to have become his friend. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Nicole and his family during this very difficult time."



AALAS and Branch News : Palms to Pines Branch
Founding Father, Bob Robinson, Dies at 81
Oct 24, 2006, 13:26

Dr. Bob Robinson, DVM
Dr. Robert Robinson, DVM, one of the "Founding Fathers" of Palms to Pines Branch AALAS, passed away July 28, 2006, after a brief illness. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Margaret, his son, Doug and daughter-in-law, Erika, of Clements, CA, his son, Don and daughter-in-law, Carmen, of Lebanon, OR, his daughter, Joanne and son-in-law, Sean, of Huntington Beach, CA. He leaves behind six wonderful grandchildren, as well as numerous nephews and nieces.



AALAS and Branch News : National AALAS
New versions in the AALAS Technician Certification Handbook and Application
Nov 18, 2005, 15:47

News for anyone who will be applying for certification or who is supervising others as they prepare to certify: AALAS has posted a new version (November 2005) of the Technician Certification Handbook and application form online (www.aalas.org).




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