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Sacramento Valley American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (SVAALAS)
Our Mission
Sacramento Valley American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (SVAALAS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit branch of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science, chartered in 2008 and serving laboratory animal science professionals throughout California's Sacramento Valley.
Our mission is to advance the humane care and responsible use of laboratory animals through education, professional development, and community among veterinarians, technicians, researchers, and other animal care professionals in our region.
We host continuing education meetings and training events, maintain a regional job board, present an annual Member of the Year award, and build professional networks across institutions.
Sacramento Valley American Association for Laboratory Animal Science is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, EIN 20-0286530, 880 Old Davis Rd, Davis, CA 95616, United States.
2026 Bat Walk
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In Memoriam Cheryl Pater
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SVAALAS would like to recognize Cheryl Pater from UC Davis, the winner of our Member of the Year Award 2025. Cheryl has been a prominent, longtime member of our laboratory animal science community, both locally and nationally, and has mentored and trained countless individuals through her work at the university and beyond. Cheryl passed away shortly after the SVAALAS banquet, but her immeasurable contributions to our profession are eternal. Thank you and rest in peace, Cheryl.
