Industry Organizations

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
The American Association for the Advancement of Science, ”Triple A-S” (AAAS), is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association.
www.aaas.org

The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
AAPS is a professional, scientific society of more than 13,000 members employed in academia, industry, government and other research institutes worldwide. Founded in 1986, AAPS provides a dynamic international forum for the exchange of knowledge among scientists to enhance their contributions to health. AAPS offers timely scientific programs, on-going education, information resources, and opportunities for networking and professional development.
www.aapspharmaceutica.com

American Chemical Society (ACS)
The American Chemical Society is a self-governed individual membership organization that consists of more than 158,000 members at all degree levels and in all fields of chemistry. The organization provides a broad range of opportunities for peer interaction and career development, regardless of professional or scientific interests.
www.acs.org

American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)
ASCB, founded in 1960, promotes and develops the field of cell biology. Its objectives are achieved through the scholarly dissemination of research at meetings and through its publications. It strives to ensure the future of basic scientific research by providing training and development opportunities and by keeping Congress and the American public informed on the importance of biomedical research. Since its founding, the ASCB has grown to more than 11,000 members throughout the United States and in 50 foreign countries.
www.ascb.org

American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)
ASHG, founded in 1948, is a leading professional membership organization for human geneticists in the Americas. Its nearly 8,000 members include researchers, academicians, clinicians, laboratory practice professionals, genetic counselors, nurses and others involved in or with special interest in human genetics.
http://www.ashg.org

American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
ASM promotes research in the microbiological sciences and assists communication between scientists, policy makers, and the public to improve health and foster economic well-being.
http://www.asm.org

The Analytical Laboratory Managers Association (ALMA)
benefits managers of analytical chemistry laboratories in industry, government, and universities all over the world.
www.labmanagers.org

Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA)
The mission of the Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA) is to advance science and education related to laboratory automation by encouraging the study, advancing the science, and improving the practice of medical and laboratory automation.
www.labautomation.org

AVS Science and Technology Society
The AVS Science and Technology Society promotes communication between academia, government laboratories, and industry for the purpose of sharing research and development findings over a broad range of technologically relevant topics.
www.avs.org

Clinical Lab Managers Association (CLMA)
CLMA provides leadership in the clinical laboratory industry supporting laboratory professionals at every stage of their career. We educate and advocate on behalf of our members and play a leadership role in enhancing the image and increasing the visibility of our profession.
www.clma.org

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The FDA is also responsible for advancing the public health by helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer, and more affordable; and helping the public get the accurate, science-based information they need to use medicines and foods to improve their health.
www.fda.gov

GAMBICA
GAMBICA is the Trade Association for Instrumentation, Control, Automation and Laboratory Technology in the UK. It has a membership of over 300 companies including the major multinationals in the sector and a significant number of smaller and medium sized companies.
www.gambica.org.uk/

Institute of Environmental Science & Technology (IEST)
The Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST), is a not-for-profit association, is a multidisciplinary, international society whose members are contribute to the environmental sciences in the areas of contamination control in electronics manufacturing and pharmaceutical processes; design, test, and evaluation of commercial and military equipment; and product reliability issues associated with commercial and military systems.
iest.org

Laboratory Products Association (LPA)
Member companies of the Laboratory Products Association are suppliers of lab products and services such as glass and plasticware, chemicals, equipment and supplies used in scientific research and applied science and life science worldwide.
www.lpanet.org

Laboratory Robotics Interest Group (LRIG)
The Laboratory Robotics Interest Group is a special interest group focused on laboratory automation. Its membership consists of more than 9,000 scientists and engineers. A majority of members are from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry with others from the chemical, agriculture, cosmetic, food, and specialty industries.
www.lab-robotics.org

Laser Institute of America (LIA)
The Laser Institute of America (LIA) is the information and applications society dedicated to fostering lasers, laser applications and laser safety worldwide. Serving the industrial, medical, research and government communities, LIA offers technical information and networking opportunities to laser users from around the globe.
www.laserinstutute.org

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research.
www.nih.gov

Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP)
The Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh is a professional society that is dedicated to promoting education in science. Together with the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP) , it produces PITTCON, a leading conference and exposition devoted to laboratory science.
www.sacp.org

Society for Applied Spectroscopy (SAS)
The Society for Applied Spectroscopy is a nonprofit organization formed to advance and disseminate knowledge and information concerning the art and science of spectroscopy, and other allied sciences, to advance the professional standing and growth of the Society and its members, to coordinate cooperative endeavors of its individual members and sections, and to promote and maintain a close bond among its members.
www.s-a-s.org

Society for Biomolecular Sciences (SBS)
The Society for Biomolecular Sciences' mission is to advance the science of drug discovery and related disciplines by providing a forum for education and information exchange among professionals around the world. The Society offers its 2,000-plus members a variety of publications and programs. Its primary areas of activity are the Annual Conference & Exhibition, as well as regional meetings, a virtual seminar series, and it is an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recognized standards developer.
http://www.sbsonline.com/

Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP)
The Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh is a professional society that is dedicated to promoting education in science. Together with the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP), it produces PITTCON, a leading conference and exposition devoted to laboratory science.
www.ssp-pgh.org

American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)
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.
www.aacc.org