Industry Associations &
Economic Development Organizations
Advanced Medical Technology Association
(AdvaMed) - AdvaMed, fromerly know as the Health Industry Manufacturers
Association (HIMA) is a Washington, D.C.-based trade association and the largest medical
technology association in the world. HIMA represents more than 700 manufacturers of
medical devices, diagnostic products, and medical information systems.
Alliance of Angels -- The goal of the
Alliance of Angels is to nurture the growth of technology-based businesses in Washington
State by improving the interactions among angel investors and emerging local technology
companies seeking funding.
American Electronics Association (AEA) --
The AEA is the nation's largest high technology trade association representing a broad
range of high technology segments. Its fundamental goal is to help create a healthy
business environment for the high technology industry and to strengthen the industry's
position in world markets.
American
Medical Writers Association, Northwest Chapter (AMWA) -- Members of the AMWA-NW create
and edit biomedical information for organizations, corporations, universities, and
government agencies. The NW chapter, reactivated in 1995, has over 100 members in the
Northwest, including British Columbia, Canada and five states: Washington, Oregon, Idaho,
Montana, and Alaska.
American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
-- For 75 years, ASAE has been -- and remains today -- the world's leading membership
organization for the association management profession. ASAE's World Wide Web site is your
link to the world of associations -- organizations, large and small, that people join to
pursue common interests.
American Society of Gene Therapy (ASGT) -- The ASGT,
based in Seattle, promotes and fosters the exchange and diffusion of information and ideas
relating to gene therapy.
American Statistical Association, Puget
Sound Chapter -- The purpose of the Puget Sound ASA chapter is to foster in the
broadest manner statistics and its applications, and to promote unity and effectiveness of
effort among all groups in the Western Washington area having an interest in or being
concerned with statistical problems.
Association for Women in Science-Seattle Area
Chapter (AWIS) -- The mission of AWIS is to promote and improve education and
employment opportunities for women in all areas of science, math, and technology.
Bellevue Economic Partnership (BEP) --
The Bellevue Economic Partnership was created in 1997 by the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce,
the City of Bellevue, the Port of Seattle, the Bellevue Downtown Association, and an
alliance of key area business leaders. The BEPs top goals are to retain and recruit
high technology businesses to downtown Bellevue and other Bellevue commercial areas.
Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) -- BIO is
the world's largest industry organization serving and representing biotechnology.
Biological Photographic Association News (BPA)
-- The BPA News is published eight times a year as a service to its membership by the
Biological Photographic Association, Inc.
Drug Information Association (DIA) -- The DIA is
a non-profit, multi-disciplinary, member-driven scientific association with a membership
from regulatory agencies, academia, contract service organizations, pharmaceutical,
biological and device industry, and from other health care organizations.
enterpriseSeattle -- enterpriseSeattle is the
lead economic development organization for Seattle and King County. The mission of enterpriseSeattle is to build
a world-class economy in King County and the Seattle area by creating, retaining and recruiting high value
companies and jobs.
Forum on Science Policy & Ethics (FOSEP) -- FOSEP
is a multidisciplinary, nonpartisan, non-advocacy organization of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
that was initiated by graduate students from the University of Washington. FOSEP's mission is to
Foster scientist-citizens who can participate effectively in discussions about issues in science and society.
Forum for Women Entrepreneurs - Seattle Chapter
(FWE) -- The FWE is an entrepreneurial organization for women building and leading
high-growth technology and life science companies. FWE offers innovative programs, access
to top-tier funding sources and a collaborative online community that accelerates women
entrepreneurs' ability to launch and build world-class companies.
Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce -- The largest
Seattle area business organization.
Institute for Children's Environmental Health (ICEH)
-- The ICEH is a nonprofit educational organization working to ensure a healthy, just and sustainable future for children and the planet. ICEH's primary mission is to foster collaborative initiatives to reduce and ultimately eliminate environmental exposures that can undermine the health of current and future generations.
International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
Association (IFPMA) -- The IFPMA represents, through its member associations, the
international worldwide research-based pharmaceutical industry and manufacturers of
prescribed medicines.
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering
(ISPE) -- ISPE's membership includes nearly 23,000 pharmaceutical manufacturing
professionals in 80 countries. ISPE is a catalyst for "Engineering Pharmaceutical Innovation"
by providing Members with opportunities to develop technical knowledge, exchange practical
experience, and collaborate with global regulatory agencies.
Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA)
-- The MDMA is a national trade association based in Washington, D.C. that represents 130
independent manufacturers of medical devices, diagnostic products and health care
information systems. The MDMA seeks to improve the quality of patient care by encouraging
the development of new medical technology and fostering the availability of beneficial
innovative products.
MIT Enterprise Forum of the Northwest -- The MIT
Enterprise Forum, Inc. is a not-for-profit public service organization founded in 1978 to
promote and strengthen the process of starting and growing companies which primarily have
a strong technology orientation by providing services which educate, entertain and inform
entrepreneurs and supporters of entrepreneurship.
NanoBusiness Alliance -- The NanoBusiness
Alliance is an industry association founded to advance the emerging business of
nanotechnology and Microsystems. The Alliance's mission is to create a collective voice for the
emerging small tech industry and develop a range of initiatives to support
and strengthen the nanotechnology business community.
Northwest Association for Biomedical Research (NWABR) --
NWABR is dedicated to promoting public understanding of the implications and applications of
the process of biomedical research. Association members come from industry, academia, health
care, and voluntary health organizations.
Northwest Association for Bioscience Finance Officers (NABFO) --
NABFO is dedicated to promoting public understanding of the
implications and applications of the process of biomedical research. Our members come from
industry, academia, health care, and voluntary health organizations. All are stakeholders in
the continuing search for cures and treatments for diseases affecting people and animals.
Northwest Biomedical Development Network (NWBDN) --
The NWBDN is an informal, non-profit organization of scientists who work in drug
development in the Seattle/Puget Sound area. The organization's objective is to provide a
forum for presentations and discussion of current issues in drug development, and for
networking with peers from local companies.
Northwest Entrepreneur Network (NWEN) --
The NWEN helps entrepreneurs make the connections and access the resources they need to succeed.
Focused on helping entrepreneurs build their business network, the NWEN
provides the knowledge, mentoring, and access to investors that creates and grows
successful companies.
Northwest Environmental Business Council -- The
Northwest Environmental Business Council (NEBC) is an umbrella for the new five-state
regional environmental association (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington).
Northwest Science Writers Association (NSWA) --
The NSWA, previously the Puget Sound Science Writers Association, is a forum for professional writers
and communicators to discuss issues relating to science and technology, including health and the environment.
Nuclear Medicine Research Council (NMRC) --
The NMRC is a nonprofit organization based in Richland, Washington, that is devoted to the
beneficial applications of radioisotopes for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of
disease.
Organization of Regulatory and Clinical Associates (ORCA) -- ORCA provides a regional forum to provide
education and to facilitate communication, networking and support in the professional and
technical aspects of regulatory, quality and clinical functions. The organizations
activities provides educational opportunities in the areas of biologics, biotechnology,
medical devices, pharmaceuticals, research development and clinical studies.
Oregon Bioscience Association (OBA) --
The OBA is a non-profit industry association promoting the growth and quality of the
bioscience industry in the State of Oregon.
Pacific Northwest Bio/Technologies Alliance --
The Pacific Northwest Bio/Technologies Alliance is a non-profit educational organization
based in Seattle. The Alliance represents the merger of the NW Chapter of the Laboratory
Robotics Interest Group and Array(bio). The Alliance's mission is to provide an open forum
for the exchange of ideas in the application of new techniques and technologies in life
science research.
Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) -- PNWER
is a non-profit organization that brings together legislative, government and private
sector leaders to work toward the development of public policies that promote the
economies of the Pacific Northwest, including: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and
Washington plus the Canadian provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Yukon.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PhRMA) --
PhRMA is an industry association comprised of approximately 100 U.S. companies committed
to pharmaceutical research. The site has an excellent section on "Drugs in
Development", along with industry facts and figures, health guides, answers to
frequently asked questions and other pharmaceutical industry news.
Proteome Society --
The Proteome Society's mission is to provide worldwide opportunities for education,
networking, and information exchange between scientists from variety of disciplines
centering around proteomics research and to provide a public forum for panel discussions
and scientific posters, seminars and electronic debates.
Seattle Biotech Legacy Foundation --
The Seattle Biotech Legacy Foundation strives to address issues in our region that would
benefit from interdisciplinary expertise in science, medicine and business, with a focus on projects,
programs or uses of technology that approach and solve problems in an innovative way.
Society for Technical Communication, Puget Sound
Chapter -- The mission of the Puget Sound Chapter of STC is to serve the interests of
technical communicators in the Puget Sound Region.
Technology Alliance -- The Technology
Alliance is a network of technology businesses, research institutions, and industry trade
associations in Washington State dedicated to nurturing the growth of technology-based
business.
Trade Development
Alliance of Greater Seattle -- A partnership of the City of Seattle, King and
Snohomish County governments, organized labor and the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce.
The Alliance is dedicated to promoting this region as one of North America's premier
international gateways, and commercial, educational and research centers through trade
promotion and other activities.
Washington Biotechnology &
Biomedical Association (WBBA) -- The WBBA is a non-profit trade organization founded
to enhance the quality of life by promoting the growth and understanding of the
biotechnology and medical technology industries within Washington state.
Washington Medical Librarians Association (WMLA) --
WMLA's mission is to mprove the quality of health sciences library service in the State of
Washington; to provide opportunities for professional growth by interaction and continuing
education for WMLA members; to improve the role of librarians and the library in the
healthcare institution; and to enable WMLA members to assist healthcare professionals in
providing excellent care.
Washington Software Alliance (WSA) -- The WSA is a
state-wide software and digital media industry association.
Washington State Biomedical Association (WSBA) -- The
WSBA is the Professional Society for the Biomedical and Clinical Engineering community in
Washington State. Its purpose is to provide a forum for discussion and education of those
who provide Technology support the Healthcare Community.
Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) -- The
WSHA servces as the primary representative of hospitals and related organizations, plays
an intermediary role between these organizations and the legislative and regulatory
bodies.
Washington State International Trade Fair -- The
Washington State International Trade Fair is a private non-profit organization established
in 1951 to facilitate international marketing efforts through exhibitions.
Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) -- The
mission of the WSMA is to promote the art and science of medicine, to protect and improve
the health of the public, and to service and provide leadership to the members of the
association, allied health professionals and the public.
Woman in Technology International (WITI) -- WITI is a
non-profit association dedicated to increasing the number of women in executive roles;
helping women become more financially independent and technology-literate; encouraging
young women to choose careers in science and technology.
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