ChABSA, the Chesapeake Area Biological Safety Association, is an incorporated, non-profit organization that is an affiliate of the American Biological Safety Association (ABSA) established in 1984. ChABSA was established in 1987 by local area members of ABSA with a similar interest in the safety of research using microorganisms and recombinant DNA.

Congratulations to the 2010 ChABSA Annual Scientific Symposium Committee for a very successful program. The 2010 Symposium received certification points from ABIH:

1.0 point will be given in the IH rubric/point area; approval number 10-2477.

Congratulations to our newly elected council members

Hallie Heaney - President-elect

Sherry Bohn - Councilor