Affiliates / Partners
ABSA Affiliate and Partner Benefits
Here are just a few of the benefits available to ABSA International Affiliates and Partners:
- Increase your organization’s visibility through ABSA’s website, communications, and Affiliate recognition
- Connect and collaborate with Affiliate leaders and biosafety and biosecurity organizations around the world
- Share news, trainings, events, and resources with the broader ABSA community
- Participate in Affiliate forums and networking opportunities to exchange ideas, experiences, and practical solutions
- Support professional development through automatic CM approval for qualifying biosafety and biosecurity activities
ABSA Partner
European Biosafety Association (EBSA)
During the 2014 ABSA conference in San Diego, CA the ABSA-EBSA (European Biosafety Association) Partnership Agreement was signed. This partnership has helped ABSA and EBSA coordinate positions regarding biosafety and biorisk management. It also allows RBP and CBSP credentialed professionals attending EBSA events to obtain CM points without additional evaluation, making it easier to obtain their continuing education points.
ABSA Alliance
Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA)
The Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA) is the only organization focused entirely on serving EHS professionals in higher education.
It was founded in 1954 as the Campus Safety Association and since 1995 has been a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.
Affiliate News
New ABSA Affiliate
Philadelphia Area Biological Safety Association (PHABSA)
ABSA International is pleased to announce the acceptance of the Philadelphia Area Biological Safety Association (PHABSA) as our newest Affiliate.
PHABSA joins a global network of independent organizations that share ABSA’s mission and commitment to advancing biological safety and biosecurity. As an ABSA International Affiliate, PHABSA will maintain its own Bylaws and Constitution while collaborating with ABSA to support education, professional development, and engagement within the biosafety community.
We warmly welcome PHABSA to the ABSA Affiliate community and look forward to a strong and collaborative partnership.
Press Release – Northern Alliance Agreement
ABSA International, AMEXBIO, and CABS/ACSB Unite Under the Northern Alliance Agreement to Advance Biosafety and Biosecurity Across the Americas
Press Release (pdf) – November 12, 2025
Affiliate Leaders Listserv
The affiliate leaders listserv is for ABSA affiliate leaders to connect with other affiliate organizations. Please forward your name, affiliate organization, and your position held (secretary, president-elect, etc.) to Michelle Gehrke at Michelle@absaoffice.org with “Affiliate listserv” in the subject line.
Affiliate Events
Have an upcoming affiliate event?
List it in the Biosafety Calendar.
Events submitted must be approved and may take up to 3 business days to appear on the website.
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