About IABS :
The International Alliance for Biological Standardization (IABS) is an independent, non-profit scientific Alliance, governed by Articles 60-79 of the Swiss Civil code and by its Constitution. Its office is located in Geneva (Switzerland), Rue de la Vallée, 3 - CH-1204 Geneva.
IABS has about 250 members in over 50 countries.
Mission
IABS is devoted to the scientific and medical advancement of biologicals, by facilitating communication among those who develop, produce and regulate biological products for human and animal health.
Objectives
● To provide a unique platform for discussion and the development of consensus positions on contemporary issues related to biologicals;
● To create an ongoing interface among leaders in clinical and basic research, biological product development, public health, manufacturing and regulation, by organizing scientific conferences and pubulishing reports of such meetings;
● To facilitate the establishment of international reference materials and the formulation of international guidance documents for biological substances used in human and veterinary medicine, through its conferences and publications;
● To promote uniform methods for establishing the international quality of biological products;
● To encourage research in connection with the characterization, standardization, quality, production, and clinical use of biological products.
Join IABS
Individuals
IABS is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to the scientific and medical advancement of biologicals in human and animal health by facilitating communication at an international level among academia, regulatory authorities and industry. Our members work in the field of biologicals as professionals in universities, foundations, corporations, and international organizations around the world.
By joining IABS, you will broaden your knowledge of therapeutic biologicals as well as vaccines, and have the opportunity to network and exchange ideas during IABS conferences and symposia with experts in the field.
Benefits of IABS Membership
As an Individual Member of IABS, you will:
● Reduced registrasion fee for IABS conferences and symposia
● Exclusive access to all IABS conference presentations; recommendations & conclusions
● Reduced fee for an electronic subscription to IABS' scientific journal Biologicals
● Join a community of recognized experts
● Vote in the election of IABS Board members
● Share thoughts, ideas and suggestions on IABS meetings, activities and goals via the dedicated member section on our website
● Suggest improvements to be made in the development of biologicals and contribute to shaping the regulation of biological products during IABS workshops and symposia
The annual membership fee for individuals is EUR 177 / USD 200
The annual membership fee for students and individuals in developing countries is EUR 9 / USD 10
pdf Membership Application for Individuals
Organizations
Organizations that are involved in the field of biologicals such as scientific societies, industry, and governmental institutions should consider joining IABS to work with others on helping to identify and resolve emerging regulatory issues.
An official representative of a member organization may participate in IABS conference avtivities and be elected to the Board in the same menner as an individual member.
There is no membership fee for organizations.
pdf Membership Application for Organizations
pdf General Conditions of Sale
For more information, please contact the Alliance at the following address:
iabs@iabs.org
ultimate aim of using sound scientific data to improve the quality of biological products and their regulation.
IABS
Rue de la Vallée, 3, CH-1204, Geneva, Switzerland
Tel.: +41 22 301 10 36
Fax: +41 22 301 10 37
E-mail: iabs@iabs.org
Website: www.iabs.org