Diagnostics Industry Links
European Diagnostic Manufacturers Association (EDMA)
www.edma-ivd.be
International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC)
IFCC is an international organisation which represents the clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine fields worldwide. Their mission is to be the “leading organisation” in these fields. The IFCC aims to enhance the level and quality of diagnosis and therapy for patients around the world. The organisation communicates with its many members and the public about their scientific and educational achievements in order to improve knowledge in the fields of diagnosis and laboratory medicine.
www.ifcc.org
The British In Vitro Diagnostics Association (BIVDA)
BIVDA is the “national trade association for companies with major involvement and interest in the in vitro diagnostics (IVD) industry”. This organisation represents manufacturers and distributors of IVDs in the UK. However, it is not solely for UK companies, all IVD companies are eligible to join BIVDA. BIVDA raises awareness of the clinical and cost utility of diagnostics in providing effective healthcare within the UK. BIVDA also provide a comprehensive range of support services for its members, which now represents over 90% of the industry.
www.bivda.co.uk
Asia-Pacific Federation of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine (APFCB)
The APFCB is a federation of 16 national and area associations of clinical biochemistry and laboratory medicine in the Asia-Pacific region. The APFCB provides support for its members and actively raises awareness of the IVD industry within the Asia-Pacific region in order to promote more effective healthcare through the use of quality diagnostics.
www.apfcb.org
IVD Australia
IVD Australia represents multinational companies, local distributors and Australian manufacturers of IVDs. IVD Australia was formed in 2009 and remains a not-for-profit organisation. The main aim of IVD Australia is to “promote the safe and effective use of IVDs within the Australia community and to advance the interests of its members”. It is very active in representing the interests of its members to governments and other important institutions within Australia and overseas. IVD Australia will only promote quality in vitro diagnostics.
www.ivd.org.au
European Association for Predictive, Preventive and Personalised Medicine (EPMA)
The EPMA Industrial Advisory Board plays a key role in issue-related national and international projects. The main aim of EPMA is to raise awareness of predictive, preventive and personalised medicine throughout all European Union countries. EPMA also provide current and accurate information on predictive, preventive and personalised medicine as well as performing other important tasks such as promoting high quality research and contributing to the creation of guidelines.
www.epmanet.eu
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
The American Association for the Advancement of Science, ”Triple A-S” (AAAS), is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world by serving as an educator, leader, spokesperson and professional association.
www.aaas.org
The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
AAPS is a professional, scientific society of more than 13,000 members employed in academia, industry, government and other research institutes worldwide. Founded in 1986, AAPS provides a dynamic international forum for the exchange of knowledge among scientists to enhance their contributions to health. AAPS offers timely scientific programs, on-going education, information resources, and opportunities for networking and professional development.
www.aaps.org
American Chemical Society (ACS)
The American Chemical Society is a self-governed individual membership organization that consists of more than 158,000 members at all degree levels and in all fields of chemistry. The organization provides a broad range of opportunities for peer interaction and career development, regardless of professional or scientific interests.
www.acs.org
American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)
ASCB, founded in 1960, promotes and develops the field of cell biology. Its objectives are achieved through the scholarly dissemination of research at meetings and through its publications. It strives to ensure the future of basic scientific research by providing training and development opportunities and by keeping Congress and the American public informed on the importance of biomedical research.
www.ascb.org
American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)
ASHG, founded in 1948, is a leading professional membership organization for human geneticists in the Americas. Its nearly 8,000 members include researchers, academicians, clinicians, laboratory practice professionals, genetic counselors, nurses and others involved in or with special interest in human genetics.
www.ashg.org
American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
ASM promotes research in the microbiological sciences and assists communication between scientists, policy makers, and the public to improve health and foster economic well-being.
www.asm.org
The Analytical Laboratory Managers Association (ALMA)
The Association of Lab Managers (ALMA) benefits managers of analytical chemistry laboratories in industry, government, and universities all over the world.
www.labmanagers.org
Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA)
The mission of the Association for Laboratory Automation (ALA) is to advance science and education related to laboratory automation by encouraging the study, advancing the science, and improving the practice of medical and laboratory automation.
www.labautomation.org
AVS Science and Technology Society
The AVS Science and Technology Society promotes communication between academia, government laboratories, and industry for the purpose of sharing research and development findings over a broad range of technologically relevant topics.
www.avs.org
Clinical Lab Managers Association (CLMA)
CLMA provides leadership in the clinical laboratory industry supporting laboratory professionals at every stage of their career. We educate and advocate on behalf of our members and play a leadership role in enhancing the image and increasing the visibility of our profession.
www.clma.org
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The FDA is also responsible for advancing the public health by helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer, and more affordable; and helping the public get the accurate, science-based information they need to use medicines and foods to improve their health.
www.fda.gov
GAMBICA
GAMBICA is the Trade Association for Instrumentation, Control, Automation and Laboratory Technology in the UK. It has a membership of over 300 companies including the major multinationals in the sector and a significant number of smaller and medium sized companies.
www.gambica.org.uk
Institute of Environmental Science & Technology (IEST)
The Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST), is a not-for-profit association, is a multidisciplinary, international society whose members are contribute to the environmental sciences in the areas of contamination control in electronics manufacturing and pharmaceutical processes; design, test, and evaluation of commercial and military equipment; and product reliability issues associated with commercial and military systems.
www.iest.org
Laboratory Products Association (LPA)
Member companies of the Laboratory Products Association are suppliers of lab products and services such as glass and plasticware, chemicals, equipment and supplies used in scientific research and applied science and life science worldwide.
www.lpanet.org
Laboratory Robotics Interest Group (LRIG)
The Laboratory Robotics Interest Group is a special interest group focused on laboratory automation. Its membership consists of more than 9,000 scientists and engineers. A majority of members are from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry with others from the chemical, agriculture, cosmetic, food, and specialty industries.
www.lab-robotics.org
Laser Institute of America (LIA)
The Laser Institute of America (LIA) is the information and applications society dedicated to fostering lasers, laser applications and laser safety worldwide. Serving the industrial, medical, research and government communities, LIA offers technical information and networking opportunities to laser users from around the globe.
www.laserinstutute.org
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research.
www.nih.gov
Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP)
The Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh is a professional society that is dedicated to promoting education in science.
www.sacp.org
Society for Applied Spectroscopy (SAS)
The Society for Applied Spectroscopy is a nonprofit organization formed to advance and disseminate knowledge and information concerning the art and science of spectroscopy, and other allied sciences, to advance the professional standing and growth of the Society and its members, to coordinate cooperative endeavors of its individual members and sections, and to promote and maintain a close bond among its members.
www.s-a-s.org
Society for Biomolecular Sciences (SBS)
The Society for Biomolecular Sciences’ mission is to advance the science of drug discovery and related disciplines by providing a forum for education and information exchange among professionals around the world. The Society offers its 2,000-plus members a variety of publications and programs. Its primary areas of activity are the Annual Conference & Exhibition, as well as regional meetings, a virtual seminar series, and it is an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) recognized standards developer.
www.sbsonline.com
Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP)
The Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh is a professional society that is dedicated to promoting education in science. Together with the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP), it produces PITTCON, a leading conference and exposition devoted to laboratory science.
www.ssp-pgh.org
American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC)
AACC is an international scientific/medical society of clinical laboratory professionals, physicians, research scientists and other individuals involved with clinical chemistry and other clinical laboratory science-related disciplines.
www.aacc.org
Association British Pharmaceutical Industries (ABPI)
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) is the trade association for more than 90 companies in the UK producing prescription medicines for human use. Its member companies research, develop, manufacture and supply more than 80 per cent of the medicines prescribed through the National Health Service (NHS)
www.abpi.org.uk
Association of British Healthcare Industries (ABHI)
ABHI’s purpose is to promote the rapid adoption of medical technologies to ensure optimum patient outcomes throughout the UK and in key global markets.
www.abhi.org.uk
Association of Clinical Biochemists (ACB)
The Association for Clinical Biochemistry was founded in 1953, and is one of the oldest such Associations in the world. Based in the United Kingdom, it is a professional body dedicated to the practice and promotion of clinical science. The Association has medical and non-medical members in all major UK healthcare laboratories, in many university departments and in several commercial companies.
www.acb.org.uk
BioIndustry Association (BIA)
The trade association for innovative enterprises in the UK’s bioscience sector.
www.bioindustry.org
British Standards Institute (BSI)
A global provider of management systems assessment, certification and training services, with more than 60,000 certified locations and clients in over 100 countries.
www.bsigroup.co.uk
DiagnOx
DiagnOx offers services to the diagnostics industry to support all stages of technology transfer.
www.diagnox.co.uk
Real Age – Diabetes
Diabetes.realage.com offers valuable information regarding type 2 diabetes, diabetes treatment and various diabetes diet management techniques.
www.realage.com/check-your-health/information-on-diabetes/type-2-diabetes-health-assessment
DIMDI
The German Institute for Medical Documentation and Information – offers approximately 100 databases covering the entire spectrum of life sciences
www.dimdi.de
DxMA – Diagnostic Marketing Association
The Diagnostic Marketing Association builds diagnostic industry leadership by providing industry knowledge, professional development and a venue for the exchange of ideas.
www.dxma.org
European Diagnostic Manufacturers Association
EDMA, the European Diagnostic Manufacturers Association is the trade association that represents the In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) industry active in Europe.
www.edma-ivd.be
European Union- Food
For up to date information on food safety issues
www.ec.europa.eu/food
Food and Drug Interactions
Food And Drug Interactions website contains over 40 articles written by experts who continually update and add new content.
www.foodanddruginteractions.co.uk
British Library
Health Care Information Service
www.bl.uk
Healthcare Industries Taskforce (HITF)
Monitor the progress of this initiative through the DoH website
www.dh.gov.uk/ab/HITF
Institute of Biomedical Science
The IBMS is the professional body for biomedical scientists in the United Kingdom. It aims to promote and develop the role of biomedical science within healthcare to deliver the best possible service for patient care and safety.
www.ibms.org
MIDAS
An independant Microbiological Diagnostics Assessment Service provided by the Evaluations and Standards Laboratory, Health Protection Agency.
www.hpa-midas.org.uk
Lab Tests Online UK
Up-to-date information on diagnostic tests and diseases on this ACB/AACC website designed for use by the General Public.
www.labtestsonline.org.uk
LTG (formerly the London Toxicology Group)
Members from all over the UK and Ireland with a professional interest in the detection and measurement of Drugs, Alcohol, Poisons and other products. Website contains up-to-date information on Toxicology and Drug Abuse.
www.the-ltg.org
Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
New Executive Agency of Department of Health formed from the merger of the Medicines Control Agency (MCA) and Medical Devices Agency (MDA)
www.mhra.gov.uk
National Institute for Clinical Excellence
NICE is an independent organisation responsible for providing national guidance on promoting good health and preventing and treating ill health.
www.nice.org.uk
Point of Care
The Point of Care Co-ordinators online resource
www.pointofcare.net
College of American Pathologists (CAP)
The College of American Pathologists, the leading organization of board-certified pathologists, serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine
www.cap.org/apps/cap.portal
Clinical Lab Products (CLP)
Every month, CLP’s editorial provides 45,000 pathologists, lab managers, administrators and technologists with comprehensive coverage of new products and technology.
www.clpmag.com
Clinical Laboratory News (CLN)
Published monthly Clinical Laboratory News is the authoritative source for timely analysis of issues and trends affecting clinical laboratories, clinical laboratorians and the practice of clinical laboratory science.
www.aacc.org/publications/cln
Clinical and Forensic Toxicology News
Clinical & Forensic Toxicology News is an educational service of the forensic urine drug testing (FUDT) program
www.aacc.org/publications/toxicology
Labmedica International
Subjects covered in every issue include: Clinical Chemistry, Immunology, Microbiology, Hematology, Blood-Bank, and Biomedical Research.
www.labmedica.com
Medical Laboratory Observer
Peer reviewed management resource.
www.mlo-online.com
Advance for Medical Laboratory Professionals
Published bi-weekly ADVANCE carries regular columns that provide readers with the latest on compliance, marketing and professional issues.
www.laboratorian.advanceweb.com/Default.aspx
Clinical Chemistry
Clinical Chemistry is the leading international journal of clinical laboratory science, providing 2,000 pages per year of peer-reviewed papers that advance the science of the field.
www.clinchem.org
IVD Australia
IVD Australia is the peak body representing Australian sponsors and manufacturers of in vitro diagnostics.
www.ivd.org.au
Association of Medical Diagnostics Manufacturers
Established in 1973, the Association of Medical Diagnostics Manufacturers (AMDM) is a nonprofit trade association that serves as an educational resource for regulatory submissions and other compliance information related to the in vitro diagnostic industry.
www.amdm.org
The International Association of Forensic Toxicologists
TIAFT groups over 1400 members from all regions of the world who are actively engaged in analytical toxicology or allied areas with the aims of this association are to promote cooperation and coordination of efforts among members and to encourage research in forensic toxicology
www.tiaft.org
Journal of Analytical Toxicology (JAT)
The Journal of Analytical Toxicology (JAT) is an international toxicology journal devoted to the timely dissemination of scientific communications concerning potentially toxic substances and drug identification, isolation, and quantitation.
www.jatox.com
Royal Society of Chemistry
The RSC is the largest organisation in Europe for advancing the chemical sciences.
www.rsc.org
European Workplace Drug Testing Society
The EWTDS provides a focal point for the exchange of ideas and information on workplace drug testing.
www.ewdts.org
European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA)
The EMCDDA exists to provide the EU and its Member States with a factual overview of European drug problems and a solid evidence base to support the drugs debate. Today it offers policymakers the data they need for drawing up informed drug laws and strategies.
www.emcdda.europa.eu
