Become A Member of the ASSCR
The Australasian Society for Stem Cell Research promotes stem cell biology and therapies in Australia and New Zealand.
Our main objectives:
* Support research and encourage scientific exchange to further stem cell research particularly within our region.
* The ASSCR will run scientific meetings which will provide all interested parties with the opportunity to access information relating to scientific, medical and ethical advances in the broad field of stem cell research. A particular emphasis of the Society will be to communicate this information to the general public.
The ASSCR will provide information, a directory of stem cell professionals and networking.
The ASSCR aims to establish associations with the Stem cell Network of the Asia-Pacific region and the International Society for Stem Cell Research but remain a separate entity specifically focused on the development of stem cell research and dissemination of information within the Australasian region. We will continue to develop a strong relationship with current related organisations and complement the work that they do.
Anyone can be a member. There are different categories: Professionals (scientists, ethicists, lawyers, sociologists) working in stem cells or related fields can be Regular ($85) or Student ($40) Members. Anyone interested in stem cells can be Associate Members ($40). For further details please see www.asscr.org.au (website under construction).
The first ASSCR conference will be held on Thursday November 20th 2008 as part of the Australian Health and Medical Research Congress (www.ahmrcongress.org.au). Researchers will be selected to speak from poster submissions. A prize will be given for the best poster.
To join, complete the membership form (in preparation) and mail to PO Box 8519, Monash University LPO, Wellington Rd, Clayton, Victoria 3800, Australia. Any queries email through this blog.