About LASA India

The association

The Laboratory Animal Scientists' Association (India) is a national body founded by a group of dedicated scientists and laboratory animal service personnel from government and private institutions. It is dedicated to advancing laboratory animal science by promoting the ethical care and use of laboratory animals in biomedical and veterinary research.

LASA works to promote the development of laboratory animal science across the country, to establish quality standards and monitoring, to advance harmonisation in animal care and use, and to encourage adherence to the principles of Reduction, Replacement, Refinement and Rehabilitation. Its objectives span animal management, animal health, genetic monitoring, animal data generation and alternatives to animal experiments.

The association provides a platform for scientists to exchange knowledge, publishes newsletters and a journal, and runs seminars, lectures, conferences and training programmes, alongside advisory resources on animal management, ethics and zoonotic diseases. It is headquartered in Hyderabad, Telangana.

LASACON

LASACON is the association's annual international conference. The thirteenth edition was held in Visakhapatnam in December 2025; the fourteenth comes to Ahmedabad on 9–11 December 2026, the first to be held in Gujarat, jointly organised by Accuprec Research Labs Pvt. Ltd. and LASA India.

Dr. Vijay Pal Singh, President of LASA, is Co-Organizing Secretary for LASACON 2026 and sits on the Scientific Advisory Committee.

Members at LASACON 2026

LASA members register at the member rate, which is lower in every category and in every booking window. LASA corporate members receive 5% off every sponsorship tier.

Click here to visit the website of LASA India for more about the association and its membership. Membership enquiries can also go through the LASACON secretariat, support@lasacon2026.com, and the team will put you in touch.