We, the EALAS council want to thank our first sponsors for supporting us in getting our academy off the ground.

We are now on a common mission to promote and refine state-of-the-art surgical models and techniques, and peri- and post-operative care, thus enabling those using these models to minimise harm to the animals whilst maximising scientific value and reproducibility. We are looking forward to working together on the important journey that lies ahead of us.