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The Alzheimer's Association
919 North Michigan Avenue
Suite 1100
Chicago, Illinois 60611-1676
Tel: (800) 272-3900 or (312) 335-8700
Fax: (312) 335-1110
http://www.alz.org
American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)
2101 L Street NW, Suite 202
Washington, DC USA 20037-1558
Tel: 800/892-1400 or 202/857-0717
Fax: 202/887-5093
http://www.aacc.org
AACC is an international scientific/medical society of clinical laboratory professionals, physicians, research scientists and other individuals involved with clinical chemistry and other clinical laboratory science-related disciplines. Founded in 1948, the society has 11,000 members and is headquartered in Washington, DC.
American Pharmaceutical Association (AphA)
2215 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20037-2985
Tel: (202) 628-4410
Fax: (202) 783-2351
http://www.aphanet.org
The American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA), the national professional society of pharmacists, was founded in 1852 and is the first established and largest professional association of pharmacists in the United States. The more than 50,000 members of APhA include practicing pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, pharmacy students, pharmacy technicians, and others interested in advancing the profession.
American Society for Automation in Pharmacy (ASAP)
492 Norristown Road Suite 160
Blue Bell, PA 19422
Tel: (610) 825-7783
Fax: (610) 825-7641
http://www.asapnet.org
The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 530
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
PH 301-657-2768
FAX 301-657-2909
http://www.ascls.org
The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS), as the preeminent organization for clinical laboratory science practitioners, provides dynamic leadership and vigorously promotes all aspects of clinical laboratory science practice, education and management to ensure excellent, accessible cost-effective laboratory services for the consumers of health care.
Asian & Pacific Federation of Clinical Biochemistry (APFCB)
http://www.apfcb.org/index.htm
One important objective of the Asian & Pacific Federation of Clinical Biochemistry (APFCB) is to hold regular Asian-Pacific congresses to enable those providing a clinical biochemistry testing service and users of biochemical analyses to update knowledge on recent developments and advances, share expertise and experience, as well as discuss problems in their field of practice. Since the APFCB does not levy membership subscription, income from the organisation of the Asian-Pacific Congresses is also an important source of funds for the Federation to plan andorganise other activities.
- To disseminate knowledge of the principles and practice of clinical biochemistry.
- To protect and promote the interests of clinical biochemists.
- To do all such things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the foregoing objects.
The primary aim of the Association from its foundation has been to advance the practice of clinical biochemistry. This aim still underlies all our activities, which have been greatly expanded over the last thirty years by the incorporation of the Association, the expansion of its work to include professional as well as scientific activities and the provision of professional diplomas, available to clinical biochemists after appropriate examination. The membership of the Association (approximately 1,300) consists predominantly of individuals working in Clinical Biochemistry departments of hospitals, private laboratories and university departments. It also includes members working in related medical sciences such as Endocrinology, Immunology, Haematology and Physiology.
Members of the APFCB:
Australasian Association of Clinical Biochemists (AACB)
Assoc Prof Howard Morris
Div. of Clinical Biochemistry,
Inst. of Medical and Veterinary Science
Box 14 Rundle Mall Post Office
Adelaide, SA
5000 AUSTRALIA
howard.morris@imvs.sa.gov.au
Fax: 61 8 8222 3538
Association Office:
Suite 6, Alvan House
1 Alvan Street
Mt Lawley, Western Australia 6050
Postal Address:
P0 Box 278
Mt Lawley, Western Australia 6929.
Tel:+61 8 9370 5224
Fax: +61 8 9370 4409
Email: office@aacb.asn.au
http://www.aacb.asn.au/
Association of Clinical Biochemists in Ireland
http://www.iol.ie/~deskenny/acbi.html
The Association of Clinical Biochemists in Ireland (ACBI) is the national society for Clinical (Bio)chemistry of the Republic of Ireland. The ACBI is a member society of the International Federation of Clinical Chemistry (IFCC) and of the IFCC's "geographical" sub-groups FESCC (Forum of European Societies of Clinical Chemistry) and EC4 (European Communities Confederation of Clinical Chemistry). The ACBI is a founder member of ECLM -- the European Confederation of Laboratory Medicine. The ACBI is a sponsoring society of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (formerly European Journal of Clinical Chemistry and Clinical Biochemistry). The Association works closely on matters of common interest with its sister organizations the Academy of Medical Laboratory Science and the Faculty of Pathology of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland through joint committees such as the Liaison Committee on Hospital Laboratory Computing, the Steering Committee of the Irish External Quality Assessment Scheme (Clinical Biochemistry), and the Joint Working Group on Accreditation of Irish Clinical Laboratories.
Association of Clinical Biochemists of India (ACBI)
Dr Mrs T. Malati
Dept. of Biochemistry
Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences
Punjagutta, Hyderabad
500 482 INDIA
malati@hd2.vsnl.net.in
Tel: 91-40-3511720
Fax: 91-40-3310076
Association of Clinical Biochemists
130-132 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2TU
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7403 8001
Fax: +44 (0) 20 7403 8006
Email: acbadmin@compuserve.com
http://www.acb.org.uk
Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
1012 14th Street, N.W.
Suite 807
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 737-8100
Fax: (202) 737-8101
http://www.acrpnet.org
ACRP brings together clinical research professionals from diverse organizations throughout the world. It is the single best resource available in clinical research today The purpose of the Association is to define, promote and maintain professional standards and best practices in the field of clinical research world-wide and to advance the professional interests of its membership.
The Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists
P.O. Box 1570
4 Cataraqui Street, Suite 310
Kingston, ON, Canada
K7L 5C8
Tel: (613) 531-8899
Fax: (613) 531-0626
http://www.cscc.ca
Chinese Society of Clinical Chemistry (CSCC)
Prof Yang Zhen Hua
National Centre for Clinical Laboratories
Beijing Hospital Compound
No. 1, Dahua Lu
Beijing, 100730 CHINA
cnccl@mx.cei.gov.cn
Fax: 86-10-65132969
Clinical Ligand Assay Society
3139 S. Wayne Road
Wayne, MI 48184
Phone: (734) 722-6290
Fax: (734) 722-7006
http://www.clas.org
The Clinical Ligand Assay Society mission is to establish and promote high standards in the science and application of ligand assay technology by encouraging research, educating practitioners, and fostering communication and cooperation among individuals in laboratories, in medicine, in academia and industry. In the last 30 years, ligand assay technology has exploded to encompass not only a variety of non-isotopic techniques besides the classical radioactive labeling one to quantitate immunoassays but also receptor assays and gene probe technology.
The Clinical Ligand Assay Society (CLAS) New England Chapter
http://www.clasnewengland.org
The CLAS New England Chapter provides the ideal forum for focusing and synergising the interests of multi-disciplinary groups toward the development and improvement of ligand assay technology and test interpretation. We provide literature, scientific meetings, reference material, hands on workshops, academic, clinical and industry contacts to help you do your job better. CLAS New England provides the ideal forum for focusing and synergising the interests of multi-disciplinary groups toward the development and improvement of ligand assay technology and test interpretation. We provide literature, scientific meetings, and reference material, hands on workshops, academic, clinical and industry contacts to help you do your job better.
Drug Information Association
800 Enterprise Road, Suite 200
Horsham, PA 19044
Tel: 215 442 6100
Fax: 215 442 6199
Website: http://www.diahome.org
The DIA (Drug Information Association)is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary, member-driven scientific association with a membership of over 22,000. These members are primarily from the regulatory agencies, academia, contract service organizations, pharmaceutical, biological and device industry, and from other health care organizations.
European Communities Confederation of Clinical Chemistry (EC4)
http://www.uni-oldenburg.de/ec4/
National Member Societies of EC4:
Austria: …sterreichische Gesellschaft fŸr Klinische Chemie
(…GKC)
Belgium: Societé Belgique de Biologie Clinique / Belgische
Vereniging voor Klinische Chemie (SBBC/BVKC)
Denmark: Dansk Selskap for Klinisk Biokemi (DSKB)
Finland: Suomen Kliine Biokemia (SKKY)
France: Societé Francaise de Biologie Clinique (SFBC)
Germany: Deutsche Gesellschaft fŸr Klinische Chemie (DGKC)
Greece: Elleniki Etaireia Klinkès Chimeias - Klinikès
Biochimeias (EEKC/KB)
Ireland: Association of Clinical Biochemists in Ireland (ACBI)
Italy: Societa Italiana de Biochimica Clinica (SIBIOC)
Luxemburg: Societé Luxembourgoise de Biologie Clinique (SLBC)
Netherlands: Nederlandse Vereniging voor Klinische Chemie (NVKC)
Portugal: Sociedad Portuguesa de Bioqu’mica e Biologia
Cl’nicas (SPBBC)
Spain: Sociedad Espanola de Bioquimica Cl’nica e Patolog’a
Molecular (SEQC)
United Kingdom: Association of Clinical Biochemists U.K. (ACB)
Foundation for Genetic Medicine
10900 University Blvd.
MSN 4E3
Manassas, VA 20110
Phone: (703) 993-8385
http://www.geneticmedicine.org/
The rapid pace of genomic research affords the prospect of
improving human health and alleviating human suffering through
genetic medicine and research. In addition, the applications of this
new research will create important ethical, legal and social
issues.
Clearly there are many public policy, as well as scientific and
technological challenges, to be faced. These must be overcome in
order to ensure a supportive environment for the continued
advancement of genomic research and the development of genetic
medicine.
The Foundation for Genetic Medicine will strive to become a much
needed authoritative leader, a voice of reason and a catalyst for
progress. We will examine a host of issues such as those regarding
genetic medicine, behavioral genetics, and the ethical, legal, and
social features involved. We will help to develop and gain
acceptance, through education, for public policies which support and
advance genetic medicine for improved health care. Finally, we will
function to keep opinion leaders abreast of the most recent
scientific and social developments related to human genetics.
The Foundation For Innovation In Medicine (FIM)
411 North Avenue East
Cranford, New Jersey 07016
Phone: (908) 272-2967
Fax: (908) 272-4583
http://www.fimdefelice.org/
The Foundation For Innovation In Medicine (FIM) is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to increasing medical research and discovery concentrating particularly on natural substances be they pharmaceuticals or nutraceuticals. A nutraceutical is a food or parts of foods that have a medical-health benefit including the prevention and treatment of disease. Nutraceuticals include dietary supplements, medical foods and foods.
Hong Kong Society of Clinical Chemistry (HKSCC)
Dr Anthony CC She
Clinical Biochemistry Division
Dept. of Pathology, 8/F, Block M
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Kowloon, HONG KONG
ccshek@ha.org.hk
Fax: 852-23852455
http://www.medicine.org.hk/hkscc/index.htm
Indonesian Association for Clinical Chemistry (IACC)
Prof Marsetio Donosepoetro
Jl. Kramat Raya 150
Jakarta 10430
INDONESIA
prodia@rad.net.id
Fax: 62-21-3144181
Infectious Disease Society of America
99 Canal Center Plaza, Suite 210
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: (703) 299-0200
Fax: (703) 299-0204
http://www.idsociety.org
The Infectious Diseases Society of America represents physicians, scientists and other health care professionals who specialize in infectious diseases. IDSA's mission is to promote and recognize excellence in patient care, education, research, public health and the prevention of infectious diseases.
Our Primary Goals
- To promote excellence in the care of patients with infectious diseases.
- To identify and articulate research needs in infectious diseases.
- To advocate scientific and public policy positions to advance the prevention and improvement of the treatment of infectious diseases, for the benefit of our patients, the public and our members.
- To be recognized as an essential educational and informational resource for the professional needs of our members.
- To promote and contribute to public awareness on important issues related to infectious diseases.
- To promote and foster careers in the field of infectious diseases.
- To strengthen IDSA to enhance our ability to achieve our primary goals.
The International Conference on Harmonisation
ICH Secretariat
c/o IFPMA
30 rue de St-Jean
P.O. Box 758
1211 Geneva 13, Switzerland
Tel: +41 (22) 338 32 06
Telefax: +41 (22) 338 32 30
http://www.ich.org
The International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) is a unique project that brings together the regulatory authorities of Europe, Japan and the United States and experts from the pharmaceutical industry in the three regions to discuss scientific and technical aspects of product registration. The purpose is to make recommendations on ways to achieve greater harmonisation in the interpretation and application of technical guidelines and requirements for product registration in order to reduce or obviate the need to duplicate the testing carried out during the research and development of new medicines. The objective of such harmonisation is a more economical use of human, animal and material resources, and the elimination of unnecessary delay in the global development and availability of new medicines whilst maintaining safeguards on quality, safety and efficacy, and regulatory obligations to protect public health.
The International Medical Informatics Association (IMIA)
http://www.imia.org/
IMIA fulfils its role in the application of information science and
technology in the fields of healthcare and research in medical and
health informatics. The basic goals and objectives of the association
are to:
- promote informatics in health care and research in health and medical informatics
- advance international cooperation
- stimulate research, development and routine application
- move informatics from theory into practice in a full range of settings, from physician's office to acute and long term care
- further the dissemination and exchange of knowledge, information and technology
- promote education and responsible behaviour
- represent the medical and health informatics field with the World Health Organization and other international professional and governmental organizations
Japan Society of Clinical Chemistry (JSCC)
Prof Hiroaki Okabe
Dept of Laboratory Medicine
Kumamoto University School of Medicine
1-1-1 Honjo
Kumamoto City
860-8556 JAPAN
hokabe@kaiju.med.kumamoto-u.ac.jp
Fax: +81-96-362-7540
Korean Society of Clinical Chemistry (KSCC)
Prof. Jin Q Kim
Korean Society of Clinical Chemistry
Dept. of Clinical Pathology
Seoul National University Hospital
28, Yongundong, Chongro-gu
jqkim@plaza.snu.ac.kr
Malaysian Association of Clinical Biochemistry (MACB)
Dr Mohd. Zaini Abdul Rahman
Dept of Laboratory Services
Kuala Lumpur Hospital
Jalan Pahang
50586 Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA
ARZaini@pc.jaring.my
Fax: 603-2981402
Tel: 603-2981403 (dir)
National Academy of Sciences
2101 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20418
Phone: (202) 334-2000
http://www.nas.edu
For advice on the scientific issues that frequently pervade policy decisions, the nation's leaders often turn to the institution that was specially created for this purpose: the National Academy of Sciences and its sister organizations -- the National Academy of Engineering, the Institute of Medicine, and the National Research Council. The Academies and the Institute are honorary societies that elect new members to their ranks each year. The Institute of Medicine also conducts policy studies on health issues, but the bulk of the institution's science-policy and technical work is conducted by its operating arm, the National Research Council, created expressly for this purpose. These non-profit organizations provide a public service by working outside the framework of government to ensure independent advice on matters of science, technology, and medicine. They enlist committees of the nation's top scientists, engineers, and other experts -- all of whom volunteer their time to study specific concerns. The results of their deliberations have inspired some of America's most significant and lasting efforts to improve the health, education, and welfare of the population.
National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR)
818 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20006
Phone 202.857.0540
Fax 202.659.1902
http://www.nabr.org/
The National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR) is the only national, nonprofit organization dedicated solely to advocating sound public policy that recognizes the vital role of humane animal use in biomedical research, higher education and product safety testing. Founded in 1979, NABR provides the unified voice for the scientific community on legislative and regulatory matters affecting laboratory animal research. NABR's membership is comprised of over 350 public and private universities, medical and veterinary schools, teaching hospitals, voluntary health agencies, professional societies, pharmaceutical companies and other animal research-related firms.
National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS)
940 West Valley Road, Suite 1400
Wayne, PA 19087-1898
phone: 610.688.0100
fax: 610.688.0700
http://www.nccls.org
NCCLS is a global, interdisciplinary, nonprofit, standards-developing and educational organization that promotes the development and use of voluntary consensus standards and guidelines within the healthcare community. It is recognized worldwide for the application of its unique consensus process in the development of standards and guidelines for patient testing and related healthcare issues. NCCLS is based on the principle that consensus is an efficient and cost-effective way to improve patient testing and services. In addition to developing and promoting the use of voluntary consensus standards and guidelines, NCCLS provides an open and unbiased forum to address clinical issues affecting the quality of patient testing and health care.
The National Pharmaceutical Association (NPA)
Mallinson House
38-42 St Peter's Street
St Albans
Herts AL1 3NP
Tel 01727 832161
Fax 01727 840858
http://www.npa.co.uk
The National Pharmaceutical Association (NPA) was formed in 1921 and is the national body of Britain's community pharmacies. The NPA has a membership of 5,600 and its main aim is "to champion the interest of pharmacy owners and promote, improve and protect and essential service to the public." From this home page there is information on information services, professional development and public affairs. There is also an archive of NPA press releases from 1996 to the present. For the public there are a range of free healthcare information leaflets covering topics such as preventing and treating head lice, thrush, eczema, contact dermatitis, topical steroids and travel medicine. There is also a range of 'how to use..' leaflets which hope to educate people to use prescription medication effectively and safely. This site is aimed at both professionals and the public and is made available on the web by the National Pharmaceutical Association.
PERI Inc.
1616 North Fort Myer Drive, Suite 1430
Arlington, VA 22209
Tel: (703) 276 - 0178
FAX: (703) 276 - 0069
http://www.peri.org
PERI is a not-for-profit organization that has been serving the
pharmaceutical industry since 1989. Our entire operations revolve
around providing you with the highest quality training available to
assist you in your current position, and provide you with educational
opportunities to enhance your long-term learning.
No matter what area of the healthcare products industry you work in,
PERI has training programs that will provide significant value to
both you and your company. The PERI staff, Board of Directors,
Advisory Committees, and our expert industry Faculty strongly believe
that we are "Training Today's Professionals to Develop Tomorrow's Cures."
Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R)
132 Boylston Street
Fourth Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Phone: 617-423-4112
Fax: 617-423-1185
http://www.primr.org
Since its founding in 1974, Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) has been committed to the advancement of strong research programs and to the consistent application of ethical precepts in both medicine and research. Through national conferences and published reports thereon, it has addressed a broad range of issues in biomedical and behavioral research, clinical practice, ethics, and the law. Topics addressed by PRIM&R include: The ethical and procedural issues surrounding the operation of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs); educating for the responsible conduct of research; the range of problems affecting AIDS research and treatment; reproductive and other technologies and their effects on patient care; healthcare ethics committees; scientific integrity and conflicts of interest; and the general range of questions surrounding academic/industrial relations. By providing a multidisciplinary forum for addressing such issues, PRIM&R hopes to help educate the medical and legal professions, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, and the public about the ethical, legal and policy dimensions of appropriate and ethical biomedical research and clinical practice.
Singapore Association of Clinical Biochemistry (SACB)
Assoc Prof Sunil Kumar Sethi
Dept of Laboratory Medicine
National University Hospital
5 Lower Kent Ridge Road
SINGAPORE 119074
patsks@nus.edu.sg
Fax: 65-775-1757
Clinical Biochemistry Laboratories
Department of Pathology
SIngapore General Hospital
Outram Road
Singapore 169608
Fax: (65) 7751757
Email: sacb_singapore@hotmail.com
http://www.sacb.org.sg/
The objects of the Association are to promote the advancement of clinical biocehmistry; to maintain the status and advance the interests of the profession; to promote meetings in Singapore; to take part in meetings. congresses and symposia both in Singapore and aboard for the discussion of subjects of importance in clinical biochemistry, and to do all such other things as may, in the opinion of the Council, spread or increase the knowledge and standing of clinical biochemistry.
Society for Clinical Trials
600 Wyndhurst Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21210
Tel: (410) 433-4722
Fax: (410) 435-8631
http://www.sctweb.org
The Society for Clinical Trials, created in 1978, is an international professional organization dedicated to the development and dissemination of knowledge about the design and conduct of clinical trials and related health care research methodologies.
Society for the Internet in Medicine
Division of Radiological Sciences and Medical Engineering
The Guy's, King's and St Thomas' School of Medicine
King's College London
Fifth Floor Thomas Guy House
Guy's Hospital Campus
London SE1 9RT
United Kingdom
http://www.internet-in-medicine.org/
The purpose of the Society for the Internet in Medicine is to promote the education of the public and medical communities in the application of Internet and related technologies in the fields of medical science, healthcare practice and healthcare management.
Taipei, China Association for Clinical Biochemistry (CACB)
Prof Ching-Shan Huang
c/o Dept. of Laboratory Medicine
Cathay General Hospital
No. 280, Jen-Ai Road Sec. 4
Taipei TAIWAN 106
REP of CHINA
Fax: 886-2-27025104
Thailand Association of Clinical Biochemists (TACB)
A/Prof Busaba Matrakool
Faculty of Medical Technology
Huachiew Chalermprakiet Univ
18/18 Bangna-Trad Road, Km 18
Bangplee
Samutprakarn 10540
THAILAND
Busaba@hcu.ac.th
Fax: 662-3126237
Utah Life Science Association
P.O. Box 58073
Salt Lake City, UT 84158-0073
Phone: 801.584.8706
Fax: 801.972.9092
http://www.utahlifescience.com/
Our Association is committed to developing and promoting life science industries by bringing members together in partnership to foster education at all levels; facilitate innovation, excellence and international competitiveness in our products and services; gain consensus for action; and be proactive in matters relating to policy formation, legislation and regulations that impact our industries.
Van Slyke Society (VSS)
AACC
2101 L Street, NW, Suite 202
Washington, DC USA 20037-1558
Tel: 800/892-1400 or 202/857-0717
http://www.aacc.org
The Van Slyke Society's mission is to provide financial resources for career development, research and creative educational programs to advance clinical laboratory science as a profession, and to elevate its service to health care providers and recipients. It is dedicated to the growth and excellence of clinical laboratory science and its contribution to humankind.
Vietnamese Association of Clinical Biochemistry (VACB)
A/Prof Bach Vong Hai
Head, Dept of Clinical Biochemistry
Hospital No. 103
Ha Dong
VIETNAM
Tel: 844-861-2217
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