LASA ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2019

26-28th November 2019 | Birmingham, UK

Zebrafish models of childhood leukodystrophy

presented by Noémie Hamilton, The Bateson Centre, University of Sheffield

The 2019 annual congress will run from 26th to 28th November 2019 and will be hosted by LASA in Birmingham. It will feature a scientific and educational programme, with a particular focus this year on the CRISPR technology as well as the latest information and recommendations on our understanding of sentience, animal welfare, 3Rs and influencing human behaviour on experimental design.

Exciting key note speakers include the following:

1) Professor Elizabeth Fisher- Professor of Neurogenetics at the Institute of Neurology in Queen Square, University College London (UCL)

‘Humanising’ mouse models to understand neurodegeneration

2) Professor Michael R F Lee, Chair in Sustainable Livestock Systems, School of Veterinary Sciences, University of Bristol & Head of Department and Site Sustainable Agriculture Sciences, Rothamsted Research, North Wyke

“Agricultural sustainability metrics based on land required for production of essential human nutrients”

The congress will also feature a large trade exhibition, showing recent updates in animal care materials and equipment; animal use and health programs; and research equipment; as well as opportunities to network with colleagues from around the UK and beyond. There is opportunity to submit scientific posters to the meeting and also a call for speakers from the LASA 3Rs section.