Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology

For information on clinical research and careers in the field, contact
Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research (APCR)
1933 North Meacham Road, Suite 450
Schaumburg, IL, 60173-4410
Tel: (847) 517-7225
Email: info@apcrnet.org
http://www.apcrnet.org

For information on the industry, publications, and job listings, contact
Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed)
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC, 20004-1701
Tel: (202) 783-8700
Fax: (202) 783-8750
http://www.advamed.org

The AAAS is “an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing science around the world.” Visit its Web site for a wealth of information about internships, careers, and scientific and medical research.
American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
1200 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC, 20005-3928
Tel: (202) 326-6400
http://www.aaas.org

This organization has information on certification for medical laboratory technicians.
American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB)
906 Olive Street, Suite 1200
St. Louis, MO, 63101-1448
Tel: (314) 241-1445
Fax: (314) 241-1449
http://www.aab.org

To learn more about pharmacology and the association’s Biotechnology Community, visit its Web site.
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
2107 Wilson Boulevard, #200
Arlington, VA, 22201-3096
Tel: (703) 243-2800
Email: aaps@aaps.org
https://www.aaps.org

For information on all areas of law, law schools, the bar exam, career guidance, and its Biotechnology, Healthcare Technology, and Medical Devices Committee Committee, contact
American Bar Association (ABA)
321 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL, 60654-4714
Tel: (800) 285-2221
Tel 2: (312) 988-5000
Email: Service@americanbar.org
http://www.americanbar.org

For information on certification, contact
American Board of Clinical Pharmacology (ABCP)
One Medical Center Drive
Lebanon, NH, 03756-1000
Tel: (603) 650-7811
http://www.abcp.net

Contact the board for information on training and certification for medical geneticists.
American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG)
6120 Executive Boulevard, Suite 525
Rockville, MD, 20852-9836
Tel: (301) 634-7315
Email: abmgg@abmgg.org
http://www.abmgg.org

Visit the society’s Web site for a career blog and information on ACS-approved environmental chemistry and general chemistry education programs, careers, earnings, professional journals, competitions and programs for high school students (including the National Chemistry Olympiad, the ACS ChemClub, and a summer research program for economically disadvantaged students), and membership and scholarships for college students.
American Chemical Society (ACS)
1155 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20036-4839
Tel: (800) 227-5558
Tel 2: (202) 872-4600
Email: help@services.acs.org
https://www.acs.org

For information about medical genetics and genomics, contact
American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ACMG)
7101 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1101
Bethesda, MD, 20814-4837
Tel: (301) 718-9603
Fax: (301) 381-9379
Email: acmg@acmg.net
http://www.acmg.net

For information on medical and biological engineering, contact
American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)
1400 I Street, NW, Suite 235
Washington, DC, 20005-2259
Tel: (202) 496-9660
http://www.aimbe.org

For information on membership and careers in the biological sciences, contact
American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS)
950 Herndon Parkway, Suite 450
Herndon, VA, 20170-5528
Tel: (703) 674-2500
Fax: (703) 674-2509
http://www.aibs.org

For more information on the specialty of intellectual property law and the association’s Biotechnology Committee, contact
American Intellectual Property Law Association (AIPLA)
1400 Crystal Drive, Suite 600
Arlington, VA, 22202-4154
Tel: (703) 415-0780
Fax: (703) 415-0786
Email: aipla@aipla.org
http://www.aipla.org

For information on the practice, study, and teaching of marketing, contact
American Marketing Association (AMA)
Tel: (800) 262-1150
Email: customersupport@ama.org
https://www.ama.org

For information on certification, contact
American Medical Technologists (AMT)
10700 West Higgins Road, Suite 150
Rosemont, IL, 60018-3722
Tel: (847) 823-5169
Email: mail@americanmedtech.org
http://www.americanmedtech.org

For information on a career as a medical writer, contact
American Medical Writers Association (AMWA)
9841 Washingtonian Boulevard, Suite 500-26
Gaithersburg, MD, 20878-5389
Tel: (240) 238-0940
Fax: (301) 294-9006
Email: amwa@amwa.org
http://www.amwa.org

Contact the APhA for information on membership (for college students) and continuing education.
American Pharmacists Association (APhA)
2215 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC, 20037-2907
Tel: (800) 237-2742
Email: infocenter@aphanet.org
http://www.pharmacist.com

For information on careers, educational programs, and membership (including for college students), contact
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
6120 Executive Boulevard, Suite 400
600
Rockville, MD, 20852-4905
Tel: (240) 283-6600
http://www.asbmb.org

For information on membership and careers, contact
American Society for Cell Biology (ASCB)
6120 Executive Boulevard, Suite 750
6120 Executive Boulevard, Suite 750
Rockville, MD, 20852-9842
Tel: (301) 347-9300
Fax: (301) 347-9310
Email: info@ascb.org
http://www.ascb.org

For information on clinical laboratory careers and certification, contact
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)
PO Box 92
Dundee, MI, 48131-0092
Tel: (301) 478-6379
Email: ascls@ascls.org
http://www.ascls.org

For information on certification specialties, contact
American Society for Clinical Pathology
33 West Monroe Street, Suite 1600
Chicago, IL, 60603-5308
Tel: (800) 267-2727
Tel 2: (312) 767-1553
Fax: (312) 541-4472
Email: info@ascp.org
http://www.ascp.org

For information on education, careers, and its mentoring program, contact
American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics (ASCPT)
528 North Washington Street
Alexandria, VA, 22314-2314
Tel: (703) 836-6981
Email: members@ascpt.org
http://www.ascpt.org

For more information on education and careers in engineering, contact
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)
1818 N Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC, 20036-2479
Tel: (202) 331-3500
Fax: (202) 265-8504
http://www.asee.org

The ASIP represents biomedical scientists who investigate mechanisms of disease and provides continuing education and professional development services for its members.
American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP)
1801 Rockville Pike, Suite 350
Rockville, MD, 20852-1641
Tel: (240) 283-9700
Email: asip@asip.org
http://www.asip.org

For information on careers and membership (including for college students), contact
American Society for Microbiology (ASM)
1752 N Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20036-2904
Tel: (202) 737-3600
Email: service@asmusa.org
http://www.asm.org

For information on undergraduate and graduate programs in pharmacology, the online publication "Explore Pharmacology," membership (including for college students), and a career center for students, visit the ASPET Web site.
American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET)
1801 Rockville Pike, Suite 210
Rockville, MD, 20852-1633
Tel: (301) 634-7060
Fax: (301) 634-7061
Email: info@aspet.org
http://www.aspet.org

For information on careers in quality control/assurance and job listings, visit the society’s Web site.
American Society for Quality (ASQ)
PO Box 3005
Milwaukee, WI, 53201-3005
Tel: (800) 248-1946
Tel 2: (414) 272-8575
Fax: (414) 272-1734
Email: help@asq.org
http://www.asq.org

To learn about careers and student competitions and scholarships, contact
American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)
2950 Niles Road
St. Joseph, MI, 49085-8607
Tel: (800) 371-2723
Fax: (269) 429-3852
http://www.asabe.org

Visit the society’s Web site for detailed information on gene and cell therapy and job listings.
American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT)
20800 Swenson Drive, Suite 300
Waukesha, WI, 53186-4081
Tel: (414) 278-1341
Email: info@asgct.org
https://asgct.org

Visit the society’s Web site for information on educational programs, membership for college students, and for the guide, "Careers in Human Genetics."
American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG)
6120 Executive Boulevard, Suite 500
Rockville, MD, 20852-9837
Tel: (301) 634-7300
Email: society@ashg.org
http://www.ashg.org

This organization “represents the manufacturers and distributors of finished generic pharmaceutical products, manufacturers and distributors of bulk active pharmaceutical chemicals, and suppliers of other goods and services to the generic pharmaceutical industry.”
Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM)
601 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Suite 850
Washington, DC, 20001-3051
Tel: (202) 249-7100
Email: info@accessiblemeds.org
http://accessiblemeds.org

To read Laboratory Medicine as a Career, visit the association’s Web site.
Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (ADLM)
900 Seventh Street, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC, 20001-5329
Tel: (800) 892-1400
Tel 2: (202) 857-0717
Fax: (202) 887-5093
https://myadlm.org

For information on education and careers and its blog, contact
Association for Supply Chain Management
1 East Erie Street, Suite 525-4021
Chicago, IL, 60611-2740
Tel: (800) 444-2742
Tel 2: (773) 867-1777
Fax: (773) 639-3000
Email: support@ascm.org
https://www.ascm.org

For information on industry events and job listings, contact
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
901 North Glebe Road, Suite 300
Arlington, VA, 22203-1850
Tel: (703) 525-4890
Fax: (703) 783-0705
http://www.aami.org

For information on AALS members and answers to FAQs about law education, contact
Association of American Law Schools (AALS)
1614 20th Street, NW
Washington, DC, 20009-1001
Tel: (202) 296-8851
Fax: (202) 296-8869
Email: info@aals.org
http://www.aals.org

Visit the association’s Web site for information on getting started in clinical research.
Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
610 Madison Street, Suite 101, #613
Alexandria, VA, 22314-1753
Tel: (703) 254-8100
http://www.acrpnet.org

The AGT works to promote interest in genetics as a career and foster an open exchange of ideas among those working in the field. Visit its Web site for information on careers and membership.
Association of Genetic Technologists (AGT)
219 Timberland Trail Lane
Rocky Top, TN, 37769-5937
Tel: (423) 567-4AGT
Email: agtinfonow@gmail.com
http://www.agt-info.org

The association’s membership includes “companies of all sizes who manufacture and distribute in vitro diagnostic products, as well as consultants and other suppliers providing essential materials and services to the industry.” Visit its Web site for more information.
Association of Medical Diagnostics Manufacturers (AMDM)
PO Box 236
Newburgh, IN, 47629-0236
http://www.amdm.org

For information on career opportunities in academia, contact
Association of Professors of Human and Medical Genetics (APHMG)
6524 SW 61 Terrace
South Miami, FL, 33143-2011
Tel: (305) 661-5581
Email: manager@aphmg.org
http://www.aphmg.org

The goal of the association is to “promote the scientific study of the interrelationship of genetic mechanisms and behavior, both human and animal.” Visit its Web site for information on membership for college students.
Behavior Genetics Association
680 North Lake Shore Drive, Suite 110-1325
Chicago, IL, 60611-4546
http://www.bga.org

For more information about bioinformatics, visit
Bioinformatics.org
http://www.bioinformatics.org

For information on careers in biomedical engineering and bioengineering, contact
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
1101 Wilson Boulevard, 6th Floor, Suite 953
Arlington, VA, 22209-2281
Tel: (301) 459-1999
http://www.bmes.org

For information on biophysics, extensive information on careers, and a list of graduate programs in the field, visit the society's Web site.
Biophysical Society
6903 Rockledge Drive, Suite 540
Bethesda, MD, 20817-1855
Tel: (240) 290-5600
Email: society@biophysics.org
http://www.biophysics.org

For information on biotech careers in Canada, contact
BIOTECanada
410-410 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1R 1B7
Tel: (613) 230-5585
Email: info@biotech.ca
http://www.biotech.ca

For information on biotechnology, contact
Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)
1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 1300
Washington, DC, 20005-4853
Tel: (202) 962-9200
Email: info@bio.org
http://www.bio.org

For information on biotechnology careers and industry facts, visit the institute's Web site.
Biotechnology Institute
1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 1300
Washington, DC, 20005-4853
Tel: (202) 312-9269
Email: info@biotechinstitute.org
http://www.biotechinstitute.org

For information on pharmaceutical careers in Canada, contact
Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association (CGPA)
4100 Yonge Street, Suite 501
Toronto, ON, Canada, M2P 2B5
Tel: (416) 223-2333
Fax: (416) 223-2425
Email: info@canadiangenerics.ca
http://www.canadiangenerics.ca

For information on careers in Canada, contact
Canadian Medical and Biological Engineering Society (CMBES)
505 Laperriere Avenue, Suite 401
Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1Z 7T1
Email: secretariat@cmbes.ca
http://www.cmbes.ca

For information on pharmacy careers in Canada, contact
Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPA)
851 Industrial Avenue, Mailbox M035
Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1G 4L3
Tel: (800) 917-9489
Tel 2: (613) 523-7877
Fax: (613) 523-0445
Email: info@pharmacists.ca
http://www.pharmacists.ca

For information on pharmaceutical careers in Canada, contact
Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS)
275 Bay Street, Suite 200
Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1R 5Z5
Tel: (613) 238-4870
Fax: (613) 236-2727
Email: csps@intertaskconferences.com
http://www.cspscanada.org

For information on pharmacology careers in Canada, contact
Canadian Society of Pharmacology and Therapeutics (CSPT)
Email: info@pharmacologycanada.org
http://www.pharmacologycanada.org

This nonprofit association represents the manufacturers of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements.
Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA)
1625 Eye Street, NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC, 20006-4017
Tel: (202) 429-9260
Fax: (202) 223-6835
https://www.chpa.org

The DIA “provides professionals at all levels and across all disciplines access to timely and authoritative information to advance careers, skills, and innovation in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and related fields.” Visit its Web site for more information.
DIA
1300 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 1000
Washington, DC, 20036-1708
Tel: (202) 601-8900
Fax: (202) 776-0136
https://www.diaglobal.org

The eMarketing Association is an international organization that provides resources and educational programs to individual marketers, companies, and governments committed to the advancement of marketing.
eMarketing Association
Email: ema@emarketingassociation.com
http://www.emarketingassociation.com

The federation has more than 25 member associations that focus on biological and biomedical sciences research. Visit its Web site for job listings and to learn more about its Science Policy Fellowship Program..
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
6120 Executive Boulevard, Suite 230
Rockville, MD, 20852-9857
http://www.faseb.org

For information on food and drug law issues, contact
Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI)
1015 15th Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC, 20005-2637
Tel: (202) 371-1420
Email: info@fdli.org
http://www.fdli.org

Visit the society’s Web site for information on publications and membership for graduate students, as well as to read Careers in Genetics.
Genetics Society of America
6120 Executive Boulevard, Suite 550
Rockville, MD, 20852-9838
Tel: (240) 880-2000
Email: society@genetics-gsa.org
https://genetics-gsa.org

For information on careers in Canada, contact
Innovative Medicines Canada
55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 1220
Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1P 6L5
Tel: (613) 236-0455
Email: info@imc-mnc.ca
http://innovativemedicines.ca

The IA works to represent, advance, and grow the market research and analytics industry.
Insights Association (IA)
1629 K Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC, 20006-1631
Tel: (202) 800-2545
Email: inquiries@insightsassociation.org
http://www.insightsassociation.org

The ISCB supports a diverse group of professionals in the fields of bioinformatics and computational biology, including researchers, technicians, and students, by providing opportunities for networking, distributing information, and rewarding the outstanding scientific contributions of its members.
International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB)
525-K East Market Street, Room 330
Leesburg, VA, 20176-4113
Tel: (571) 293-2113
Fax: (619) 374-2890
Email: admin@iscb.org
http://www.iscb.org

For a glossary of terms, job listings, and information on certification and <i>Pharmaceutical Engineering</i> magazine, visit the society’s Web site.
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE)
6110 Executive Boulevard, Suite 600
North Bethesda, MD, 20852-3958
Tel: (301) 364-9201
Fax: (240) 204-6024
Email: ask@ispe.org
http://www.ispe.org

For information on membership, visit
Internet Marketing Association
http://imanetwork.org

The institute is a nonprofit genomic research organization that developed the first self-replicating synthetic bacterial cell and has made many other scientific breakthroughs in the field of genomics. Visit its Web site for more information.
J. Craig Venter Institute
4120 Capricorn Lane
La Jolla, CA, 92037-3498
Tel: (858) 200-1800
http://www.jcvi.org

For information on the LSAT and law schools, contact
Law School Admission Council (LSAC)
662 Penn Street
Newtown, PA, 18940-2176
Tel: (800) 336-3982
http://www.lsac.org

LTEN is a professional organization focused on training educators specializing in the biotech, medical device, and pharmaceutical industries.
Life Sciences Trainers & Educators Network (LTEN)
4423 Pheasant Ridge Road, Suite 100
Roanoke, VA, 24014-5300
Tel: (540) 725-3859
http://www.l-ten.org

For information on the medical device industry and job listings, contact
Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA)
1333 H Street, NW, Suite 400 West
Washington, DC, 20005-4707
Tel: (202) 354-7171
Email: mdmainfo@medicaldevices.org
http://www.medicaldevices.org

For information on careers in Canada, contact
Medtech Canada
2425 Matheson Boulevard, East 8th Floor, Unit 790
Mississauga, ON, Canada, L4W 5K4
Tel: (416) 620-1915
https://medtechcanada.org

The NACDS “represents traditional drug stores, supermarkets, and mass merchants with pharmacies.” Visit its Web site for industry information.
National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS)
1776 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 200
Arlington, VA, 22209-2516
Tel: (703) 549-3001
Fax: (703) 836-4869
Email: contactus@nacds.org
http://www.nacds.org

Visit the association’s Web site for information on patent law, job listings, and membership for students preparing to become patent lawyers or patent agents.
National Association of Patent Practitioners (NAPP)
2501 Jolly Road, Suite 110
Okemos, MI, 48864-3629
Tel: (919) 230-9635
http://www.napp.org

Visit this organization's Web site to read advice for entry-level pharmaceutical sales reps, pharmaceutical sales managers, and pharmaceutical sales trainers.
National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives (NAPSR)
43 Speedwell Avenue
Morristown, NJ, 07960
Tel: (800) 672-9104
Email: questions@napsronline.org
http://www.napsronline.org

For more information on bioinformatics, contact
National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
8600 Rockville Pike
Bethesda, MD, 20894-0001
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

For more information on nanotechnology, visit
National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI)
2415 Eisenhower Avenue
Alexandria, VA, 22314-4684
Tel: (202) 517-1050
https://www.nano.gov

The PDA is a “provider of science, technology and regulatory information and education for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical community.” Visit its Web site for information on membership and continuing education.
Parenteral Drug Association (PDA)
4350 East West Highway, Suite 600
Bethesda, MD, 20814-4495
Tel: (301) 656-5900
http://www.pda.org

The PMC represents "innovators, scientists, patients, providers and payers" and "promotes the understanding and adoption of personalized medicine concepts, services, and products to benefit patients and health systems."
Personalized Medicine Coalition (PMC)
1710 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC, 20036-3125
Tel: (202) 589-1770
Email: pmc@personalizedmedicinecoalition.org
https://www.personalizedmedicinecoalition.org

This nonprofit organization's mission is to provide scientific and technical continuing education.
Pharmaceutical Education and Research Institute (PERI)
4000 Legato Road, Suite 1100
Fairfax, VA, 22033-2893
Tel: (571) 490-8409
Email: info@peri.org
http://www.peri.org

For industry facts and information about drug research and development, visit the PhRMA Web site.
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)
670 Maine Avenue, SW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC, 20024-3556
Tel: (202) 835-3400
http://www.phrma.org

PMI is a nonprofit membership association for project managers. Visit its Web site for more information.
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Tel: (610) 356-4600
http://www.pmi.org

For information on regulatory careers, job-search resources, certification, and continuing education, visit the society’s Web site.
Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)
5635 Fishers Lane, Suite 400
Rockville, MD, 20852-1796
Tel: (301) 770-2920
Fax: (301) 841-7956
Email: raps@raps.org
http://www.raps.org

Visit the institute’s Web site to read timelines, feature stories, and oral histories; view videos; and access other resources about chemistry, engineering, and life sciences.
Science History Institute
315 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19106-2702
Tel: (215) 925-2222
Email: info@sciencehistory.org
https://www.sciencehistory.org

The SLAS is an international community of more than 16,000 scientists, technologists, researchers, academics, and data informatics professionals. Visit its Web site for more information.
Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS)
1301 West 22nd Street, Suite 708
Oak Brook, IL, 60523-2043
Tel: (877) 990-7527
Tel 2: (630) 256-7527
Fax: (630) 741-7527
Email: slas@slas.org
http://www.slas.org

For information on careers in quality assurance, contact
Society of Quality Assurance (SQA)
820 East High Street, Suite A
Charlottesville, VA, 22902-5148
Tel: (434) 297-4772
Email: sqa@sqa.org
http://www.sqa.org

The USDA offers articles and blogs on agriculture, updates on policy and bills, as well as biotechnology and educational programs and career resources.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC, 20250-0002
Tel: (202) 720-2791
Email: askusda@usda.gov
http://www.usda.gov

The FDA is "responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.” Visit its Web site for more information.
U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD, 20993-0001
Tel: (888) 463-6332
http://www.fda.gov

To learn more about patents and trademarks, contact
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
600 Dulany Street
Alexandria, VA, 22314-5790
Tel: (800) 786-9199
Email: usptoinfo@uspto.gov
http://www.uspto.gov