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On-Line Publications & Directories
Animal Lab News is the on-line version of Animal Lab News magazine. Provides articles directed at animal laboratory architects and scientists. Also features an industry calendar, industry news and magazine subscription information. (www.animallab.com)
Biocompare.com is a buyer's guide for Life Scientists. (www.biocompare.com)
Bioresearch Online provides information and news on emerging technologies, manufacturing, and development trends for professionals involved in large molecule research and the development and production of Biopharmaceuticals. (www.bioresearchonline.com)
Bioscience Technology is targeted at life science researchers. The site includes a searchable database and feature articles. (www.bioprodmag.com)
CAP Today is the official publication of the College of American Pathologists. (www.cap.org)
Clean Rooms, is an on-line directory of clean room companies, vendors and manufacturers in North America. (www.clean-rooms.org)
Global Spec is a specialized search engine focusing on engineering and technical information. (www.globalspec.com)
On-line versions of American Laboratory, American Laboratory News, American Biotechnology Laboratory and others are offered. (www.iscpubs.com)
Laboratory Equipment reaches scientists in a broad range of laboratory settings. The site offers a searchable database and feature articles.(www.labequipmag.com)
Lab Manager Magazine® is your online and print source for information on management, technology, and equipment issues common to lab professionals in all sectors. (www.labmanager.com)
Laboratory Network provides laboratory industry related news and a searchable database. (www.laboratorynetwork.com)
Nature is the international weekly journal of science. The site also includes access to other Nature publications including Nature Biotechnology. (www.nature.com)
LabX On-line scientific marketplace of new and used equipment. (www.labx.com)
Pharmaceutical Online serves the product-sourcing and information-seeking needs of pharmaceutical professionals working on pharmaceutical manufacturing, pharmaceutical processing, pharmaceutical engineering, pharmaceutical contract manufacturing, pharmaceutical contract services, and pharmaceutical scale-up. (www.pharmaceuticalonline.com)
R & D Magazine serves the research and development market across all industries. Topics discussed include aerospace, automotive, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, materials and instruments. (www.rdmag.com)
Industrial Hygiene News gives readers product information in the occupational health, industrial hygiene and safety fields. (www.rimbach.com)
Science journal is the global weekly on research and has articles
on line. (www.sciencemag.org)
4specs.com is an Internet directory for specified construction products.
It is targeted at architects and engineers. (www.4specs.com)
Sweets offers you access to a database of over 25,000 products and 1600 manufacturers, providing information valuable to architects.(sweets.com)
The Scientist: The News Journal for the Life Scientist, provides research scientists with relevant and timely information and analysis to assist them in making decisions that affect their working lives. The publication provides an open forum for examination and discussion of issues in research, technology, employment, funding, policy and other subjects important to the life scientist. (www.the-scientist.com)
ThomasNet.com is a resource for industrial information, products, services, CAD drawings, and more… (www.thomasnet.com)
Industrial Quick Search is the industrial directory of industrial supply, manufacturers, purchasing, services and components. (www.iqsdirectory.com)
Trade Associations
American Association of Laboratory Animal Practitioners (ASLAP) is an organization of veterinarians and veterinary students promoting the proper care of laboratory animals through education and proper training in the practice of laboratory animal medicine. (www.aslap.org)
American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) is an organization dedicated to advancing responsible care in the use of laboratory animals. The site provides a forum for the exchange of information and expertise in the care and use of laboratory animals. (www.aalas.org)
American Biological Safety Association (ABSA) is a professional association that promotes biosafety as a scientific discipline and provides a forum for the continued and timely exchange of biosafety information. (www.absa.org)
American Chemical Society (ACS) is a self-governed individual membership organization that consists of 159,000 members -- 60% from industry, at all degree levels. There are 34 ACS divisions, representing a wide range of disciplines for chemists, chemical engineers and technicians. (www.acs.org)
AOAC INTERNATIONAL is an association of scientists in the public and private sectors devoted to advancing the global chemistry and microbiology analytical community by promoting methods validation and quality measurements. (www.aoac.org)
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is a not-for-profit medical society organized exclusively for educational, scientific and charitable purposes. Its mission is to promote the public health and safety by the appropriate application of pathology and laboratory medicine and to serve as the national resource to enhance the quality of pathology and laboratory medicine, primarily by developing comprehensive educational programs and materials. (www.ascp.org)
College of American Pathologists (CAP) is a medical society serving more than 15,000 physician members and the laboratory community throughout the world. (www.cap.org)
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) is a coalition of independent Member Societies that serve the interests of biomedical and life scientists, particularly those related to public policy issues. FASEB facilitates coalition activities among Member Societies and disseminates information on biological research through scientific conferences and publications. (www.faseb.org)
Laboratory Products Association (LPA) is a trade association consisting of suppliers of products and services used in research and applied science worldwide.(www.lpanet.org)
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) is the largest organization in the world committed to promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA's current membership includes science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in science education. (www.nsta.org)
Regulatory Agencies
American National Standards Institute is the organization that develops regulatory standards including Standard Z9.5 for laboratory ventilation. (www.ansi.org)
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers is the organization that developed ASHRAE Standard 110-95, the test to measure the performance of chemical fume hoods. (www.ashrae.org)
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Animal Care (APHIS) is a government agency that works to establish acceptable standards of humane animal care and treatment. APHIS also monitors compliance to the Animal Welfare Act through inspections, education and cooperative efforts. (www.aphis.usda.gov/ac/)
Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) is a private nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through a voluntary accreditation program. (www.aaalac.org)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, and providing credible information to enhance health decisions. (www.cdc.gov)
Controlled Environment Testing Association (CETA) is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting and developing quality assurance within the controlled environment testing industry. (www.cetainternational.org)
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is produced by the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) as a link archive resource for members and staff of institutional animal care and use committees. (www.iacuc.org)
Intertek Testing Services - ETL SEMCO is a division of Intertek Testing Services which provides testing and certification of products' electrical performance and reliability to companies that participate in the global market. (etlwhidirectory.etlsemko.com)
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and is the only federal institute responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related illnesses and injuries. (www.cdc.gov/niosh/homepage.html)
National Fire Protection Association is a non-profit organization that publishes codes and standards related to fire safety. (www.nfpa.org)
National Institutes of Health (www.nih.gov)
NSF International (formerly the National Sanitation Foundation) is an independent, non-profit organization that acts as a neutral agency, serving the consumer, government and industry in developing solutions for problems pertaining to public health and the environment. NSF Standard 49 has established the minimum standards of construction and performance for Class II Biosafety Cabinets. (www.nsf.org)
Occupational Safety & Health Administration (www.osha.gov)
Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association This organization publishes recommended practices for fume hoods (SEFA 1-2000). (www.sefalabs.com)
Other Helpful Sites
This site provides a step by step description of a quantitative pilocarpine iontophoretic sweat test used in the diagnosis of cystic fibrosis. (http://www.pediatrics.wisc.edu/patientcare/pulmonary/sweat.html)
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