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The LASt Word: An AALAS Podcast

Feb 3, 2025

Leadership in laboratory animal science requires vision, adaptability, and a commitment to progress. Today, host Jennifer C. Smith sits down with Dr. James Macy, current AALAS president and director of the Animal Resources Center at Yale University. Dr. Macy shares his unique journey, from an early interest in...


Jan 17, 2025

Disinfectants play a crucial role in reducing contamination during lab animal handling, but how effective are they? In this episode, host Jennifer Smith speaks with Dr. Julia Smachlo, a clinical veterinarian at Biomere in Worcester, Massachusetts, to discuss her recent research into this question. Julia shares insights...


Jan 6, 2025

What can mole-rats teach us about aging, genetics, and biomedical research? Joining us today is Dr. Rochelle Buffenstein, a comparative biologist and Research Professor at the University of Illinois Chicago. With a PhD from the University of Cape Town and decades of experience, Dr. Buffenstein has pioneered the use of...


Nov 3, 2024

In this episode of the LASt Word (an AALAS podcast) we were joined by Drs. Daniel Myers and Peggy Yang. 

  • Dr. Myers has a joint appointment with the Department of Surgery and the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine at the University of Michigan. He is the Director and Professor of Surgery of the Conrad Jobst...


Oct 1, 2024

Tune in to a Special Episode of The LASt Word!

As we gear up for the 75th Annual AALAS National Meeting, don’t miss this special episode of The LASt Word podcast! We’re bringing you exclusive interviews with key figures shaping this year’s event:

  • Dr. Sarah Hansen: Chair of the National Meeting Program Committee,...