• MI-AALAS is dedicated to advancing and disseminating knowledge, at the local level, concerning the responsible care and use of laboratory animals for the benefit of human and animal health.

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• To promote fellowship and cooperation among members and professional organizations interested in the humane treatment of laboratory animals and the advancement of medical knowledge gained from working with these animals for the benefit of humans and animals.

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• To provide a medium in the Branch area for the exchange of scientific information on all phases of laboratory animal science. To disseminate such information by appropriate means to its members, other branches, AALAS, and others, as necessary.

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• To communicate with other branches for the exchange of information and to coordinate efforts in the field of laboratory animal science.

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• To hold at least one meeting annually for the purpose of conducting business and the presentation and discussion of matters of scientific interest.

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• To render such assistance as is requested by AALAS for the local arrangement for the annual meeting of AALAS when held in the Branch area.

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• To sponsor and promote professional, educational, and training programs for Branch members and others who are engaged in the responsible production, care, handling, and use of laboratory animals.