Delaware Valley University faculty, staff, and students were recently recognized by the Delaware Valley Branch of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (DVB AALAS) for their achievements in the field.
DVB AALAS is committed to excellence and innovation in laboratory animal science by promoting education and training, encouraging open communication, and sharing information on the benefits of humane care and use of animals in biomedical research.
“We are incredibly proud of our students, faculty, and staff for the important work they do in our labs,” said Dr. Broc Sandelin, DelVal’s Dean of Agriculture and Environmental Science. “Their accomplishments reflect the strong foundation in hands-on learning and animal welfare that we value at DelVal and help shape the future of laboratory animal science.”
Becky Hughes, manager of the Small Animal Science Center at DelVal, received the Source Center Inc. Dr. Robert A. Roosa Regulatory Compliance Award. The award honors outstanding accomplishment in regulatory compliance in support of the laboratory animal science.
Three DelVal students received the J.J. Noonan Scholarship:
- Kaitlyn Jackson, Class of 2025
- Kaleigh Lynch, Class of 2028
- Elizabeth Oresto, Class of 2027
The scholarship is awarded based on merit, achievement, and need to students pursuing a laboratory animal science degree at local schools and colleges. The scholarship intends to further students’ education in the field. DelVal students comprised 75 percent of this year’s total recipients.
Julia Krout, Assistant Professor of Animal Biotechnology and Conservation at DelVal, was also recognized. She was installed as president of DVB AALAS for 2025-26 after serving as Vice President in 2024. Krout also received the ACTS Training and Education Award, which honors individuals whose primary responsibility involves training and education in laboratory animal science and who demonstrate a commitment to advancing animal welfare through educational opportunities.
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