American
Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)(http://www.aaas.org/)
Founded in 1848 to represent all disciplines of science, AAAS supports
scientific exchange and discussion of science and society issues.
The AAAS Archives document the association’s past activities.
American
Institute of Biological Sciences(http://www.aibs.org/core/index.html)
A federally chartered, non-profit, scientific organization. AIBS
serves as a national umbrella organization for the biological sciences—particularly
for organismal and integrative biology—presenting objective
scientific findings relevant to research, education and public policy
on a wide range of issues affecting people and nature. Issues of
particular concern include biodiversity, bioethics, biology education,
environmental degradation, evolution, human-modified and natural
ecosystems, human populations and sustainable natural resources.
American
Medical Association(http://www.ama-assn.org/)
Get information on medical
news(http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/3085.html) , policy(http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/13036.html)
and public
health issues.(http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/2625.html)
National
Academy of Sciences(http://www.nasonline.org)
A private, non-profit, self-perpetuating society of distinguished
scholars engaged in scientific and engineering research, dedicated
to the furtherance of science and technology and to their use for
the general welfare. The academy has a mandate to advise the federal
government on scientific and technical matters.
New
York Academy of Sciences(http://www.nyas.org/)
Third oldest scientific society with members ranging from physicians,
students, scientists, policymakers, etc. New “E-briefings”
are well-written, comprehensive reports for meetings and debates
that are enhanced with audio, video and slides when possible. Further
links to background information, scientific literature and to agencies
and organizations are provided.
The
American Institute Of Biological Sciences(http://www.aibs.org/core/index.html)
Founded for the advancement of research, education, professional
relations and public understanding in the biological, medical, environmental
and agricultural sciences.
Federation
of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)(http://www.faseb.org/)
Enhance the ability of biomedical and life scientists to improve,
through their research, the health, well-being, and productivity
of all people. FASEB is a coalition of independent member societies
that serve the interests of biomedical and life scientists, particularly
those related to public policy issues.
Society
for Experimental Biology(http://www.sebiology.org/)
Quarterly bulletin is archived on these pages, together with news
and details of meetings and historical data.
International
Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry(http://www.iupac.org/)
The world authority on chemical nomenclature, terminology, standardized
methods for measurement, atomic weights and other critically evaluated
data.
Society
of Chemical Industry(http://www.soci.org/)
A multidisciplinary network connecting industry, research and consumer
affairs at all levels.
American
Chemical Society(http://www.acs.org)
Primary professional organization for chemists and related occupations.
Royal
Society of Chemistry(http://www.rsc.org/)
Learned Society for chemistry and the professional body for chemists
in the UK.
American
Association for Cancer Research(http://www.aacr.org/)
A scientific society founded to facilitate communication and dissemination
of knowledge among scientists and others who are dedicated to research
in cancer and related biomedical sciences.
American
Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)(http://www.ascb.org/)
Objective is to provide for the exchange of scientific knowledge
in the area of cell biology, through the scholarly dissemination
of research at its annual meeting and in its publications. ASCB
also strives to ensure the future of basic scientific research by
providing training and development opportunities for students and
young investigators, and by keeping Congress and the American public
informed on the importance of biomedical research.
European
Society for Animal Cell Technology(http://www.esact.org/)
Promotes exchange of scientific knowledge and communication between
investigators by organizing meetings and publications.
Cell
Death and Apoptosis: The Cell Death Society(http://www.celldeath-apoptosis.org/)
A general overview of apoptosis and programmed cell death, including
its relationship to diseases, economics and more, from cell death
journals, announcements of meetings and discussion sessions.
International
Federation for Cell Biology(http://www.ifcbiol.org/)
Promotes international cooperation and contributes to the advancement
of cell biology in all its branches.
American
Society of Cytopathology(http://www.cytopathology.org/)
Society of physicians, cytotechnologists and scientists who are
dedicated to the cytologic method of diagnostic pathology.
International
Society of Developmental Biologists (ISDB)(http://www.elsevier.com:80/inca/homepage/sah/isdb/menu.htm)
The Section of Developmental Biology of the International Union
of Biological Societies. The ISDB is a non-profit scientific association
that promotes the study of developmental biology by organizing and
supporting scientific meetings and workshops.
Society
for Developmental Biology(http://www.sdbonline.org/)
Purpose is to further the study of development in all organisms
and at all levels; to represent, and promote communication among,
students; and to promote the field of developmental biology. Includes
Developmental Biology Cinema, the Interactive Fly, and the WWW Virtual
Library: Developmental Biology.
Teratology
Society(http://teratology.org/)
Studies the causes and biological processes leading to abnormal
development and birth defects, and appropriate measures for prevention.
National
Environmental Health Association(http://www.neha.org/)
Offers a variety of programs, education, employment opportunities
and various other products and services to those in the environmental
field.
International
Society of Chemical Ecology(http://www.chemecol.org/)
Promotes the understanding of interactions between organisms and
their environment that are mediated by naturally occurring chemicals.
American
Academy of Environmental Medicine(http://aaem.com/)
Non-profit medical society committed to educating physicians on
the cause-and-effect relationships between environment and ill-health.
The
Institute for Genomic Research (TIGR)(http://www.tigr.org/)
Primary research interests are in structural, functional and comparative
analysis of genomes and gene products. Features databases, gene
indices, education and software.
A
World of Genetics Societies(http://www.faseb.org/genetics/)
Links to human and medical genetic societies. Includes educational
information and a searchable database.
Genetics
Society of America(http://www.faseb.org/genetics/gsa/gsamenu.htm)
Offers membership to scientists and academicians interested in the
field of genetics studies; publishes the journal Genetics. Includes
information on membership, board of directors and meetings.
Genetics
Society of America(http://www.genetics-gsa.org/)
Sponsors a number of research conferences, supports education of
students and publishes the journal Genetics. Includes details of
meetings, educational policy and links to model organisms.
Association
of Genetic Technologists(http://www.agt-info.org/)
Professional organization for those engaged in classical cytogenetics,
molecular and biochemical genetics. Includes educational opportunities,
meetings and publications.
American
Society of Human Genetics(http://www.faseb.org/genetics/ashg/ashgmenu.htm)
Primary professional membership organization for human geneticists
in North America. Features publications, awards, legislation, educational
information and membership directory.
Health
Physics Society(http://www.hps.org/)
Professional organization dedicated to development, dissemination
and application of both the scientific knowledge of, and the practical
means for, radiation protection.
International
Radiation Protection Association(http://www.irpa.net/)
For people engaged in radiation protection activities in all parts
of the world. Web site includes organization information and professional
training materials on a wide range of topics in radiological protection
and nuclear medicine.
International
Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection(http://www.icnirp.org/)
An independent scientific organization that aims to provide guidance
and advice on the health hazards of non-ionizing radiation exposure.
Provides information on publications, activities and links.
The
Society for General Microbiology(http://www.socgenmicrobiol.org.uk/)
Promotes and supports the art, science and significance of microbiology
and associated subjects worldwide. Information on the society’s
activities and about the importance of microbiology in today’s
world.
The
Protein Society(http://www.proteinsociety.org/)
Aims to promote international interactions among investigators in
order to explore all aspects of protein molecules.
Association
of Biomolecular Resource Facilities(http://www.abrf.org/)
Promotes and facilitates communication and cooperation among core
facilities and research laboratories, provides research mechanisms
for evaluation and improvement of biotechnical capabilities of core
facilities, and promotes the education of facility staff, users,
administrators and other members of the scientific community regarding
resource facility functions.
American
Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology(http://www.asbmb.org/)
Nonprofit scientific and educational organization with over 10,000
members. Purpose is to advance the science of biochemistry and molecular
biology through publication of scientific and educational journals,
organization of scientific meetings, advocacy for funding of basic
research and education, support of science education at all levels,
and promoting the diversity of individuals entering the scientific
workforce.
American
Peptide Society(http://www.americanpeptidesociety.com/index.asp)
Aims to promote advancement in the knowledge of the chemistry and
biology of peptides and proteins.
Society
for Neuroscience(http://www.sfn.org/)
The world’s largest organization of scientists and physicians
dedicated to understanding the brain, spinal cord and peripheral
nervous system. Access is provided to many of the society’s
publications.
Society
of Toxicology(http://www.toxicology.org/)
Professional organization of scientists from academic institutions,
government and industry representing scientists who practice toxicology.
Includes public outreach, member services and contacts in Reston,
Virginia.
Environmental
Mutagen Society(http://www.ems-us.org/)
Fostering research on the mechanisms of mutagenesis, application
in genetic toxicity. Includes seven core scientific content areas:
history, news, meetings, membership details and contacts for Reston,
Virginia.
Society
of Toxicologic Pathologists(http://www.toxpath.org/)
Non-profit association of pathologists for advancement of pathology
as it pertains to changes elicited by pharmacological, chemical
and environmental agents.
International
Society on Toxinology(http://www.toxinology.org)
Advance knowledge of the properties of toxins and antitoxins and
to bring together scholars interested in these substances through
a common society.
Association
of Government Toxicologists(http://www.agovtox.org/)
Lists programs and activities of an organization of professional
regulatory and federal research toxicologists.
Society
of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry(http://www.setac.org/)
International professional society whose scope of interests and
activities includes ecotoxicology along with other environmental
fields. Special interests include whole effluent toxicity, ecological
risk assessment, contaminated soils and fate and effect modeling.
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