The Mid-Atlantic Biological Safety Association (MABSA) is a not-for-profit, multi-disciplinary professional organization founded in 1990 for the purpose of promoting the principles of Biological Safety.

MABSA was founded to provide a professional forum for dissemination of information between individuals in this and related fields; to inform the public about the value of biological agents in research and health care, and the role they play in disease as well as in the improvement of the quality of life; to identify new biologically hazardous agents and to determine guidelines for their safe use; to promote the recognition of Biosafety as a scientific discipline.

MABSA provides a regional forum for members to interact and share information on biosafety subjects, such as new guidelines or current concerns with newly recognized agents and with new uses for new agents.
A biosafety topic of interest is presented at each of several dinner meetings held throughout the year. A day long symposium, hosted by a member, is held in the spring.

Many MABSA members are also members of the American Biological Safety Association (ABSA); our associations have mutual goals. In order to encourage maximum regional participation, MABSA membership does not require membership in ABSA.  
 

22nd ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM

Date: May 8, 2009
Place: University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Campus Center - Amherst, Massachusetts

The New England Biological Safety Association (NEBSA) and the Mid Atlantic Biological Safety Association (MABSA) invite you to join us on May 8th for an all day Biological Safety Symposium that will be held at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst Campus in the Campus Center Complex.,

In addition to the May 8th Symposium we will also be hosting a half-day workshop on Process Biological Safety on May 7th from 1:00-4:00pm in Draper Hall at the University of Massachusetts. There will also be a reception/dinner beginning at 6:00pm at the University Club on the University of Massachusetts campus on May 7th.

Registration Information

SPONSORSHIP

Want to promote your corporate brand or association identity instantly to the biosafety community?

MABSA now offers companies and associations an opportunity to increase their visibility by making their organization logo visible to our visitors every day. As a sponsor, your company's or association logo will appear prominently on the Sponsor page of our website. Comprised of a graphic of your organization's logo, the logos link directly to the URL of your choice. 

By becoming a sponsor of MABSA, your company or organization helps foster the passion for excellence in biological safety. Click here for the sponsorship application.

FUTURE MEETINGS

Mark your calendars with these dates:

Thursday, September 10, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009