Membership
ALL Memberships run the calendar year from January 1 to December 31.
ABSA International is committed to its members through:
- Early notification of and a discounted fee for the Annual Biosafety and Biosecurity Conference
- Early notification of and discounted fees for the pre-conference biosafety professional development courses and other training opportunities such as the 40-hour Principles and Practices of Biosafety course and the online Biosafety Training Series
- Directory of individual and corporate ABSA International members as a valuable resource of professionals in biosafety
- Mentorship program
- Information and discounts on other conferences, training courses and co-sponsored events with other organizations and ABSA International
- Opportunities to comment on, and impact proposed regulations and/or guidelines
- Quarterly issues of the Applied Biosafety journal
- Interaction with regional and international affiliate biosafety organizations
Our association is only as strong as its members and their participation in the activities of the association. As you learn more about ABSA International, the Member Resources Committee (MRC) encourages you to join any of more than 25 committees that provide both networking opportunities and opportunities to advance the science of biological safety. If you are interested in volunteering for one of these committees, please fill out the “Get Involved” form on the ABSA website.
Being part of ABSA has been one of my greatest joys at work, and I have learned so much from conferences and webinars.
My experience with ABSA has been positive and worthwhile. My highest praise goes out to the training ABSA offers to incoming professionals.
Being an ABSA member has enabled me to have collaborative input into initiatives (such as the ANSI standard on BSL-3 ventilation performance verification) that have significant impacts on biorisk management.
By being an ABSA member, I don’t feel “alone” in biosafety. Whether it’s through my ties to the PPB instructor group or through the connection to the broader biosafety community that ABSA encompasses, I know that I can always get help on just about any biosafety issue with just a call, email, or text message.
What does ABSA International have for me?
Beginning 2025, the annual membership dues will be:
- Individual membership: $240
- Corporate membership: $765
- Government or University Group membership: $650
- Additional government or university member: $195
- Student membership: $30
Membership Levels
Includes online access and printed issues of Applied Biosafety.
Student Membership is defined as working no more than 20-hours per week and enrolled in 6 or more credit hours per semester. In order to complete your Student Membership application, please submit a copy of your valid student ID, proof of working hours, and current course schedule for verification to brenda@absaoffice.org at the ABSA Office.
Corporate Membership includes 3 individuals. If the organization has more than 3 individuals desiring membership, each can be added by paying additional Individual Membership fee(s). Corporate Membership belongs to the corporation (not the individual). Members can be altered as employee status changes.
Government Agency/University Group Membership includes 3 individuals. If there are more than 3 individuals desiring membership, each can be added by paying $195 for each additional person. Government Agency/University Group Membership belongs to the group (not the individual). Members can be altered as employee status changes.
To be eligible for Emeritus/Credentialed Emeritus Membership, you must have been an individual member of ABSA for at least 10 years, retired, and no longer gainfully employed in professional work. Applicant must be retired as of January of the year applying.
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