Membership

ABSA International is committed to its members through:

• Annual Biosafety and Biosecurity Conference
• Discounted fees for all ABSA International Events and products; Including the Annual Biosafety and Biosecurity Conference, professional development courses, the Biosecurity Symposium and online courses.
• Mentorship and networking opportunities
• ABSA International Communities platform that includes online discussion groups and networking opportunities.
• Opportunities to comment on, and impact proposed regulations and/or guidelines
• Credentials for biosafety professionals; Certified Biological Safety Professional (CBSP – ABSA) and Registered Biosafety Professional (RBP ABSA)
• In Person and virtual professional development opportunities
• 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.

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.​ To ensure a smooth review and approval, please ensure your former institution’s profile and any social media is updated to reflect your retired status.