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The American Association for Aerosol Research (AAAR) is a nonprofit professional organization for scientists and engineers who wish to promote and communicate technical advances in the field of aerosol research. The Association fosters the exchange of information among members and with other disciplines through conferences, symposia, and publication of a professional journal, Aerosol Science and Technology.

The American Association of Heart Failure Nurses (AAHFN) is a specialty organization dedicated to advancing nursing education, clinical practice and research, to improve heart failure patient outcomes. Heart failure is the association’s sole interest and passion, and AAHFN is dedicated to setting the standards for heart failure nursing care. AAHFN unites nurses and other health professionals interested in heart failure care to serve as the unified voice for the association provide a forum for sharing ideas, translating research findings into practice and setting priorities for the future.

The American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) is a professional association of clinical scientists, basic scientists, physicians, and technicians dedicated to improving the quality of human health through the understanding and application of immunogenetics.

The American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT) is a professional organization comprised of licensed occupational and physical therapists who specialize in the treatment and rehabilitation of the upper extremity (hands, shoulders, arms, and elbows). ASHT offers a wide range of membership levels, including “Active Members” who have completed the requirements for the advanced designation of Certified Hand Therapist (CHT).

The American Society of Transplantation (AST) is a professional association comprised of physicians, surgeons, scientists, and allied health professionals involved in the field of transplantation. The AST’s mission focuses on education, research, advocacy, and patient care.

The mission of the Commission for Case Manager Certification (CCMC) is to promote professional case management certification through credentialing to advance the quality of case management services provided to clients and their families, as permitted by practice or practice setting.

The Dermatology Nurses’ Association (DNA) is a professional nursing organization comprised of a diverse group of individuals committed to quality care through sharing knowledge and expertise. The core purpose of the DNA is to promote excellence in dermatologic care.

The Dermatology Nursing Certification Board (DNCB) promotes the highest standards of dermatology nursing practice and establishes credentialing mechanisms for validating proficiency in dermatology nursing. DNCB is a member of the American Board of Nursing Specialties.

The mission of the International Liver Transplantation Society (ILTS) is to promote and disseminate multidisciplinary scientific advances in liver transplantation worldwide.

The International Pediatric Transplant Association (IPTA) is a professional organization of physicians, surgeons, scientists, and allied health professionals specializing in the field of pediatric transplantation. The purpose of the Association is to promote the advancement of the science and practice of transplantation in children worldwide.

The Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) is a professional organization that specializes in certifying and advancing the profession of medical dosimetry (the accurate measurement of doses). Medical dosimetrists are members of radiation oncology teams who have knowledge of the overall characteristics and clinical relevance of radiation oncology treatment machines and equipment, are cognizant of procedures commonly used in brachytherapy, and have the education and expertise necessary to generate radiation dose distributions and dose calculations in collaboration with the medical physicist and radiation oncologist. MDCB is dedicated to promoting the provision of safe, competent medical care for all patients requiring medical dosimetry services.

The New Jersey Association of Nurse Anesthetists(NJANA) represents more than 600 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and student nurse anesthetists practicing in New Jersey. Celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2009, the NJANA promotes safe, cost-effective anesthesia care for surgical, obstetrical, and trauma patients across the state. The association also provides educational and networking opportunities for its members, and protects nurse anesthetist scope of practice through extensive lobbying efforts at the state and national levels. The NJANA is affiliated with the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, a professional association representing the nation’s 39,000 nurse anesthetists.

OsteoArthritis Research Society International (OARSI) is the premier international organization for scientists and health care professionals focused on the prevention and treatment of osteoarthritis through the promotion and presentation of research, education, and the worldwide dissemination of new knowledge.

The Society For Biomaterials (SFB) is a professional society accommodating internationally recognized leaders in the field of biomaterials. SFB promotes advances in all phases of materials research and development by encouragement of cooperative educational programs, clinical applications, and professional standards in the biomaterials field.

The Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurses Society (WOCN) is the leading professional society devoted to nurses who specialize in the management and rehabilitation of persons with wounds, ostomies, and continence disorders. Founded in 1968, WOCN supports its more than 4,000 members by promoting educational, clinical, and research opportunities to advance the practice and guide the delivery of services.