1. District 8 AALAS 2014 Meeting Check out www.district8.org for more details! Submission Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2014

2. General Information: Posters Deadline for Poster Abstract Submissions: Friday, January 30, 2014 by 11:00pm Notification of Acceptance: Friday, February 21, 2014 by 11:00pm Poster Reception: Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 3:30pm-4:00pm Poster Set-up: Thursday, April 17, 2014 from 8:00am-12:30pm Poster Awards: Presented during the Awards Breakfast on Friday, April 18, 2014 from 8:30am-9:30am

3. How to Submit An Abstract Poster Abstract Criteria: – Single paragraph (max. 300 words) – Title (max. 20 words) – English text mandatory – Categories: Ranging from basic science to husbandry – Format: recommend compliance with AALAS Guidelines (ref. http://nationalmeeting. aalas.org/callforabs.asp#posters) All poster abstracts must be submitted online to: Kristi Kelly krskelly@ucdavis.edu by posted deadline to be considered for presentation. Required submitting author information: email address, institutional affiliation, intended presenter, local branch affiliation Previously-presented abstracts/posters welcomed!

4. Poster Session Accommodations Recommended materials: poster, business cards of presenter, 50-150 color copies of poster (8.5”x11”) Prizes: $300 for 1 st place, $200 for 2 nd place, $100 for 3 rd place, $100 Gift Basket for People’s Choice Award Hanging Materials: only thumb tacks will be provided Recommended poster size: 48” wide x 38” high Easel Size: 48”x 48”

5. Criteria for Evaluating Submissions Relevance to laboratory animal science profession Appropriateness to District 8 session format Clarity of writing District 8 AALAS 2014