Division of Health Sciences
School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences
School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences
The professional societies here may have staff or students as members. Some have links with the school's activities.
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.
Ausbiotech (formerly Australian Society for Biotechnology)
AusBiotech is the national body of companies and individuals dedicated
to the development and prosperity of the Australian biotechnology
industry. It is the peak body for the Australian Biotechnology
industry, and provides a 'platform' which brings together all the
relevant players involved in the Australian biosciences community. Its
mission is to facilitate the commercialisation of Australian
bioscience in the international marketplace.
AusBiotech aims :
To encourage and facilitate the commercialisation of Australian
biotechnology in the domestic and international marketplace.
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
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
International Society for the Study of Xenobiotics (ISSX)
Goals of the Society
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.
