School of Pharmaceutical, Molecular and Biomedical Sciences
Professional Societies
Association
of Professional engineers, Scientists and Managers of Australia (APESMA), Melbourne
APESMA is a national non-profit organisation representing the interests of
engineers, scientists, managers and other professionals. The Association establishes and
maintains professional scientists' awards and represents scientists before industrial
tribunals.
Association of Regulatory and Clinical Scientists to the
Pharmaceutical Industry (ARCS) ARCS, founded in 1984, is a professional association of people involved in
regulatory affairs, clinical research, medical information and health economics in the
Australian or New Zealand pharmaceutical, medical devices or diagnostic industries.
Australasian Pharmaceutical Science Association (APSA), Adelaide APSA is the
professional society for anyone with an interest in pharmaceutical science, irrespective
of their educational background. Its membership is drawn from the Pharmacy Schools of
Australia and New Zealand, as well as pharmaceutical industry and government departments.
The
Australasian Society of Clinical & Experimental Pharmacologists & Toxicologists
(ASCEPT), Sydney The Australasian Society of Clinical and
Experimental Pharmacologists and Toxicologists was established
- to promote and advance the study and application of all
aspects of pharmacology and toxicology;
- to conduct scientific meetings in the field of pharmacology,
toxicology and related disciplines;
- to publish proceedings of these meetings; and to foster and
mainitan high standards of practice and ethics in those engaged in pharmacological and
toxicological sciences.
Australasian Society
for Medical Research (ASMR), Sydney Mission Statement : To foster excellence in
Australian health and medical research, and to promote community understanding and support
for health and medical research in Australia.
Australian
Association of Clinical Biochemists (AACB), Adelaide, S.A. The primary aim of
the Association from its foundation has been to advance the practice of clinical
biochemistry.
Australian
Institute of Food Science and Technology Incorporated (AIFST), North Sydney
The Institute promotes the standing, usefulness and
welfare of the profession of food science and technology. It encourages education,
investigation and research in all aspects of food science and technology and secures for
members of the Institute the advantages of cooperation and unity of action. Both enrolled
and graduate students are encouraged to join the Institute. Local branches hold meetings
to encourage the acquisition and dissemination of useful information relating to food
science and technology. The national body holds an annual convention and publishes a
monthly journal. These and other activities also service the public need for knowledge
about food, especially in relation to public health and nutrition and promote a better
public understanding of the role and importance of the profession of food science and
technology.
Australian
Institute of Medical Scientists (AIMS), Qld The Australian Institute of
Medical Scientists (AIMS) promotes and supports the professional qualifications and
interests of Australian medical scientists.
Australian Physiological and Pharmacological Society
(APPS), Monash University, Melb, Vic. The APPS is the professional
association for Australian physiologists and pharmacologists, which was founded in 1960.
Australian
Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), Kent Town, S.A.
The ASBMB fosters research, teaching and industry in Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology through regional and national meetings, newsletters and the
encouragement of visits by scientists from overseas laboratories.
Australian
Society for Ecotoxicology (ASE) ASE is a scientific society for biologists,
chemists, engineers and other environmental scientists concerned with environmental
protection and management.
Australian Society for Immunology
(ASI) The
Australasian Society for Immunology Incorporated (ASI) was created by the amalgamation in
1991 of the Australian Society for Immunology, formed in 1970, and the New Zealand Society
for Immunology, formed in 1975. The aim of the Society is to encourage and support the
discipline of immunology in the Australasian region.
Australian
Society for Microbiology Incorporated (ASM), Melbourne
The Society offers several levels of membership from student to fellow and has
branches in every state of Australia. The activities of the society are designed to
maintain a high level of professionalism in the several disciplines of Microbiology.
Members are required to follow a code of ethics and to undertake their responsibilities in
a professional manner. Members receive five issues of the society's journal each year.
There are also local, national and international meetings where microbiologists present
the results of their work and review developments in a variety of related disciplines.
Each year students and other members are selected for a number of awards to acknowledge
excellence.
Haematology
Society of Australia and New Zealand The aims of the Society are to promote,
develop and assist the study of, dissemination of knowledge in and advancement of the
discipline of haematology.
Health
Informatics Society of Australia (HISA) HISA Objectives A national focus for health informatics in
Australia;
Management and administration of HISA; National assistance to members and others;
Publishing through print and electronic media; Information collection, analysis and
distribution; Research promotion, support and co-ordination
International Society for the Study of Xenobiotics (ISSX) Goals
of the Society
- to facilitate and encourage the
assemblage, acquaintanceship and the association of scientists engaged in research in
Xenobiotic metabolism and in other related disciplines
- to disseminate,discuss and
publish results of research and related matters of interest in metabolism
- to promote public awareness of
chemical metabolism and its social and environmental implications
- to promote education and
training in the field
International Society
on Toxinology (IST) The purpose of this Society
is to advance knowledge on the properties of toxins and antitoxins and to bring together
scholars interested in these substances through a common Society. Membership consists of
those who have conducted and published meritorious original investigations in toxinology,
while persons who do not qualify for membership but are interested in the field of
toxinology are eligible for associate membership.
National Society for
Histotechnology Bowie, MD (U.S.) The National Society for
Histotechnology is committed to quality health care by the constant pursuit of excellence,
the advancement of histotechnology, and professional representation of the medical
community, government agencies, and the public whom we serve.
Pharmaceutical
Society of Australia (PSA), Canberra PSA is the
leading advocacy and professional organisation for pharmacists. The society represents
10,000 pharmacists from community practice, hospital, government, the armed services,
industry and academic institutions, as well as student members.
Royal
Australian Chemical Institute (RACI), Melbourne
The Royal Australian Chemical Institute was founded in 1917 and was granted a Royal
Charter in 1949. The purpose of the Institute is to promote the science and practice of
chemistry. The degree and associate diploma courses offered by the School of Chemical
Technology are recognised by the RACI.
The
Pharmacy Guild of Australia The
Pharmacy Guild of Australia was established in 1928, bringing together several small
retail pharmacy organisations then operating in the various States. The Guild is
registered under the federal Workplace Relations Act 1996 as an employers' organisation.
Its members are owners of some 4,500 pharmacies throughout Australia.
The
Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA), Melbourne The
Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia is the professional body which represents
pharmacists practising in Australian hospitals and similar institutions.
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