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.

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 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.

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.

The Capital Network (TCN) -- The mission of The Capital Network, based in Austin, TX, is to promote economic growth by matching promising ventures to potential investors, educating companies and investors on business financing issues, and linking emerging companies with appropriate professional business expertise.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Texas Medical Association (TMA) -- The TMA is the largest state medical society in the nation, representing more than 37,000 physician and medical student members. It is located in Austin and has 118 component county medical societies around the state. TMA's key objective is to improve the health of all Texans.

Texas Pharmacy Association (TPA) -- The Texas Pharmacy Association is a state professional organization serving more than 3,500 Texas pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy school educators, and pharmaceutical representatives for more than 120 years. Our goal is to meet our members needs through advocacy, communication, and education.

Texas Society for Biomedical Research (TSBR) -- Texas Society for Biomedical Research, founded in 1989, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating the vital role of the humane care and use of animals in biomedical research. TSBR provides the collective voice for the scientific community regarding the use of animals in research, education and consumer product evaluation.

Texas Technology Transfer Association -- The Texas Technology Transfer Association (T3A) is a not-for-profit professional organization created to facilitate the commercialization of new technologies. T3A is comprised of Texas university officials, business leaders, attorneys-at-law and others who have an interest in the transfer of inventions, software, discoveries, patents, copyrights, and other intellectual property to private industry.

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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