About ICLAS
ICLAS is an international scientific organization dedicated to advancing human and animal health and well-being by promoting the
ethical care and use of laboratory animals in research worldwide
ICLAS is officially registered in Belgium
The aims of ICLAS
- Promote ethical principles, scientific responsibilities, and animal welfare in research and education
- Advance collaboration within the global Laboratory Animal Science community
- Advocate for the advancement of Laboratory Animal Science in developing countries and regions
- Be a global resource for Laboratory Animal Science knowledge and best practices
Download the ICLAS Brochure
ICLAS History
the history of ICLAS authored by Erichsen and Hopla
ICLAS Awards
An overview of all awards
Governing Board
President: Cynthia Pekow (AALAS, U.S.A.)
VicePresident: Atsushi Iriki (Japan)
Secretary General: Ekaterina Rivera (Brazil)
Treasurer: Jussi Helppi (GV-SOLAS, Germany)
National Representatives: Ouajdi Souilem (Tunisia), Jim Webster (New Zealand), Cory Brayton (USA), Hanna-Marja Voipio (Finland)
Scientific/Union Representatives: Lynn Anderson (ACLAM, USA), Manuel Berdoy (LASA, UK), Abdelouafi Benmouloud (AASEA, Algeria), Montip Gettayacamin (TALAS, Thailand), Marcel Frajblat (SBCAL, Brazil), Marcus Litman (CALAS, Canada)
Institutional Representatives: Arvind Ingle (ACTREC, India), Nobuhito Hayashimoto (CIEA, Japan)
2022 ICLAS Strategic Plan
ICLAS has adopted a new Strategic Plan. You can see the current status of Goals, Strategies and Tasks here.
2022 ICLAS General Assembly Documents
The 2022 ICLAS General Assembly took place on 16 June in Marseille, France.
- Minutes
2021 ICLAS General Assembly Documents
The 2021 ICLAS General Assembly took place virtually on 16 October.
- Minutes