PAKISTAN BIOLOGICAL SAFETY ASSOCIATION

P.B.S.A
Room No. 12, Pakistan Academy of Sciences Building, 3rd Constitution Avenue, G-5/2 Islamabad.
Telephone: 051-9207789
Mobile: 03215508953
Email: pbsa.pak@gmail.com
Website: www.pakbiosafety.org.pk
Pakistan Biological Safety Association
Pakistan has entered an era of increased scientific research with advancements in biological research.
Work with infectious agents in public and private research sectors, diagnostic laboratories and animal
care and research facilities has expanded many folds. Fresh infectious agents with epidemic potentials
are rapidly emerging globally. For these reasons it becomes increasingly important that a national body
be formulated that would guide the institution/organizations and individual laboratory directors on
issues such as biological risk assessment, capability of equipment facilities and use of personal
protection gears. Application of this knowledge and use of appropriate techniques and equipment will
enable the microbiological and biomedical community to prevent personal, laboratory and
environmental exposure to potentially infectious agents or biohazards. The basic concept behind the
idea is to promote biosafety as a scientific discipline and serve the initial and growing needs of biosafety
in Pakistan where it is still in its infancy. In view of the above needs, Pakistan Biological Safety
Association was announced on March 29, 2008.

Aim and Objectives

 Pakistan Biological Safety Association is a nonprofit, professional organization dedicated to the
provision of comprehensive knowledge related to biosafety issues in Pakistan. This education
will promote a safe environment for health care workers, researchers, veterinarian and public in
general.
 The fundamental objective of Pakistan biological safety association is to put in place a core
group of people trained in biological safety issues that will formulate guidelines for risk
assessments, use of safety equipment and containment facility safeguards that can prevent
laboratory associated infections in the country.
 The association will act as an advocating body for biological risk assessment, formulation of
biosafety standards and guidelines in accordance with national and international biosafety
protocols.
 The association will be dedicated in expanding professional and public awareness of biological
safety through effective communication. Awareness sessions would be held in the form of
newsletters, effective use of electronic media and symposia, aim would be to provide a forum
for the continued and timely exchange of biosafety information to health professionals and the
general public.
Membership Form
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Type of Membership Charges

Individual 1000 Rs
Corporate* 3000 Rs
Lifetime Membership 5000 Rs
International members** 80 USD
*Corporate membership includes membership for three individuals from an organization. If the organization has more than
three individuals that want to join OBSA they can each be added to corporate membership by paying additional membership
fee. Memberships are valid for one year from 1st January to 31st December except the lifetime membership.

** International eligible personals can apply for the International membership which will be valid for three years.

Payment Details
1: Cross Cheque/Bank draft in the name of Pakistan Biological Safety Association:
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2: Online transfer via ATM: Branch Code: 0024, A/C No. : 0102-1233314 A/C, Title: Pakistan
Biological Safety Association, Bank Name: Soneri Bank Limited.

Kindly send a scan copy of ATM deposit slip to PBSA head office.

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Dated: __________________________________