ABSA International Blog
New COVID-19 Resource: Brochure available on planning events during a pandemic
ABSA International is pleased to provide a brochure to assist organizations with providing a safe and healthy environment during periods when infectious diseases are of concern, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic. The information included serves as a guide [...]
Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. to Publish Applied Biosafety
For Immediate Release Contact: Kathryn Ryan, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers, 914-740-2100, kryan@liebertpub.com Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. to Publish Applied Biosafety New Rochelle, NY, July 29, 2020—ABSA International has awarded the contract to publish their journal, Applied Biosafety: Journal of [...]
COVID-19 Joint Statement from ABSA International and CABS
May 4, 2020 Dear CABS and ABSA International Members and Partners, As leaders of the Canadian Association for Biological Safety (CABS) and ABSA International, we deeply appreciate the valuable work of our members and partners during this critical response to [...]
Earn CM points!
If you are seeking a resourceful and rewarding way to earn credentialing maintenance (CM) points, how about posting to the ABSA International Blog.
The blog post must provide a summary (150-180 words) of a current topic in biosafety, biosecurity, or relative topic that would be of interest to the ABSA membership. The website link for the source information must be included at the end of the blog post. Preparation for a blog post may take 30-60 minutes.
An ABSA member or a person sponsored by an ABSA Member, can earn 0.125 CM points for authoring each blog post. In a 5-year certification cycle, an individual may earn up to 1.0 CM point for up to 8 blog posts during the cycle. In addition to the benefit of earning CM points, this is a great way to share current, important information and educate others through the ABSA International Blog.
ABSA International Inclusion Statement
In alignment with our core organizational values, ABSA International (ABSA) encourages positive connections between biosafety professionals, scientists, governmental/nongovernmental organizations, and the public. It is our organization’s policy to administer all activities without discrimination on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital/familial status, and veteran status. These practices extend to all aspects of ABSA’s activities and to all roles within the association (e.g., member, ambassador, employee, mentor, sponsor, and vendor).
