Membership in Balt-LASA

The Baltic Laboratory Animal Science Association (Balt-LASA) brings together scientists, researchers, veterinarians, laboratory animal care specialists, students, and other professionals from Lithuania and Latvia who work in, or are interested in, laboratory animal science.

Membership is open to researchers from Lithuania and Latvia who are interested in laboratory animal science, animal welfare, care, and the use of animals in scientific research, and who support the Association’s objectives, activities, and statutes.

How to Become a Balt-LASA Member

Individuals wishing to join the Association must submit a completed membership application form to the Balt-LASA Board.

Please email the completed application form to baltlasa@gmail.com.

The Association approves membership in accordance with its statutes. An applicant becomes a member once their membership is approved, the annual membership fee is paid, and their name is entered into the Association’s membership register.

Annual membership fee: €10.00

Bank Details for Membership Fee Payment

Beneficiary: Baltic Laboratory Animal Science Association (Balt-LASA)

Address: Saulėtekio al. 7, LT-10257 Vilnius, Lithuania

Registration number: 300029720

IBAN: LT44 7044 0600 0437 8177

Bank: SEB AB

Payment reference: Balt-LASA membership fee for FIRST NAME LAST NAME, year XXXX

Why Become a Balt-LASA Member?

Membership in Balt-LASA provides opportunities to:

• Join a professional community dedicated to laboratory animal science, animal welfare, and ethical practices in animal research.

• Stay informed about scientific events, conferences, seminars, workshops, and training opportunities.

• Expand professional networks and foster collaboration with researchers and specialists from Lithuania, Latvia, other Baltic countries, and the international scientific community.

• Share scientific knowledge and practical experience, promote best practices, and help improve laboratory animal welfare standards.

• Promote the 3Rs principles (Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement) and support their implementation in scientific research.

• Participate in Association activities and initiatives that advance laboratory animal science in the Baltic region.

Join the Balt-LASA community and help promote responsible, ethical, and scientifically advanced practices in laboratory animal research!