IALAS collaborates with other organization, government agency and universities to organize training and workshop activities in the topic of Laboratory Animal Science. Since 2013, IALAS collaborates with the Primate Research Center at Bogor Agricultural University and Indonesian Laboratory Animal Veterinarians Association (ILAVA/ADHPHLI) to provide series of trainings (2-3 times per year) as organized by IPB International Training Center in Bogor, Indonesia. Topic covered in these trainings and workshops include IACUC, laboratory animal facility, animal model, laboratory animal medicine, proper research techniques, and others. IALAS are also open to opportunity to provide such activities in more institutions in the country.

IALAS has been a member of the Asian Federation for Laboratory Animal Science Associations (AFLAS) since 2012. The aim of AFLAS is to promote international co-operation Asian Congresses on Laboratory Animal Science for the purpose of reviewing scientific, technical and educational problems in Laboratory Animal Science, to develop other relevant activities in the interest of Laboratory Animal Science, and to contribute to animal welfare. Link to AFLAS’ website: http://www.aflas-office.org. IALAS sends its representative(s) to participate in AFLAS Congress.

IALAS is committed to host biennial International Conference on Laboratory Animal Science in order to keep IALAS members and other relevant stakeholders updated with the current development in the Laboratory Animal Science field. The first event was held on 23-25 July 2018 in IPB International Convention Center, with speakers and attendants from more than 8 countries.

Have you joined our Membership? IALAS hosts biennial Members Meeting in conjuntion with the International Conference. IALAS National Meeting is held every four years to elect IALAS President and Office Bearers.

Indonesian Laboratory Animal Veterinarians Association (ILAVA) or Asosiasi Dokter Hewan Praktisi Hewan Laboratorium Indonesia (ADHPHLI) is an organization under the Indonesian Veterinary Medical Association (IVMA) that serves as home to Indonesian veterinarians working in the field of laboratory animal medicine and science. ILAVA has been a strong partner of IALAS as they share the same mission to improve laboratory animal welfare and promote the proper care and use of animals in research, testing and education.