Resources
Sister/Related Organizations
The Society for Birth Defects Research works closely with the related organizations listed below.
American College of Toxicology (ACT)
American College of Toxicology (ACT) and the Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention co-host a Practical Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology course for industrial and regulatory scientists. This course is held in alternating years.
Coalition to Advance Maternal Therapeutics
BDRP is a member of the Coalition to Advance Maternal Therapeutics (CAMT) which aims to better understand the safety and efficacy of prescription drugs, therapeutics, and vaccines used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. CAMT is comprised of national nonprofit medical, public health, and scientific societies, patient advocacy organizations, and groups interested in supporting the inclusion of pregnant and lactating populations in research.
Developmental Neurotoxicology Society (DNTS)
Developmental Neurotoxicology Society and its members focus on studies of the developmental origins of nervous system disorders and their long-term effects on behavior and biology.DNTS holds their annual meeting concurrently with BDRP's annual meeting to foster exchange of scientific information, collaboration, and networking.
European Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention (ETS)
European Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention (ETS) and the Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention co-host an exchange lecture at each society’s annual meeting.
Health and Environmental Sciences Institute (HESI)
HESI is a nonprofit that brings together scientists from academia, government, industry, and NGOs from around the world to ensure the health and safety of people and our environment. HESI sponsors a Symposium each year at the Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention Annual Meeting.
Friends of NCBDDD
The Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention is a member of the Friends of NCBDDD, a coalition of government and private sector participants who work together to enhance the mission and activities of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) in identifying the causes of birth defects and developmental disabilities; helping children to develop and reach their full potential; and promoting health and well-being among people of all ages with disabilities, including blood disorders.
Friends of NICHD
The Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention is a member of the Friends of National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), an independent coalition of over 100 organizations formed in the mid-1980's to support the important role of NICHD. Member organizations represent scientists, physicians, health care providers, patients and parents concerned with the health and welfare of women, children, families and people with disabilities.
Friends of NIEHS
The Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention is a member of this broad coalition of organizations, representing public and environmental health, environment, children’s, women’s and medical communities, whose mission it is to support, follow and call attention to the vital work being done by the Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS). NIEHS, one of the 27 institutes and centers of the National Institutes of Health, focuses on the prevention of health problems and diseases with special emphasis on the intimate interactions between our bodies and the environments where we live, work and play over our lifetimes.
International Clearinghouse for Birth Defects Surveillance and Research and Surveillance (ICBDSR)
International Clearinghouse for Birth Defects Surveillance and Research and Surveillance (ICBDSR) brings together birth defect surveillance and research programs from around the world with the aim of investigating and preventing birth defects and lessening the impact of their consequences. ICBDSR offers an online self-paced course on birth defect surveillance and prevention.
Middle Atlantic Reproduction and Teratology Association (MARTA)
Middle Atlantic Reproduction and Teratology Association (MARTA) and the Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention co-host a trainee career developmental and networking event at the Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention Annual Meeting. Additionally, MARTA sponsors the James C. Bradford Memorial Poster Awards at the Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention Annual Meeting.
National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN)
National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) is a volunteer-based organization that addresses the issues of birth defects surveillance, research, and prevention under one umbrella by maintaining a national network of state and population-based birth defects programs. The Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention works closely with NBDPN on National Birth Defects Prevention Month (January). NBDPN has published Guidelines for Conducting Birth Defects Surveillance, available in the Resources section of their website.
Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS)
Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS) is a professional scientific society made up of individuals engaged in assessing and evaluating risks to pregnancy and breastfeeding from environmental exposures. Periodically, OTIS holds their annual meeting concurrently with BDRP's annual meeting to foster exchange of scientific information, collaboration, and networking.
Scientific Liaison Coalition
The Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention is a member of the Scientific Liaison Coalition (SLC), a partnership aimed at improving public health through a collaborative interdisciplinary approach. Activities include collaborative webinars and scientific sessions/meetings on a wide-range of topics of interest to member organizations. Recorded webinars are housed on the SLC website and are freely available.
Society of Toxicology (SOT)
Society of Toxicology (SOT) and the Society for Birth Defects Research and Prevention co-administer the Edward W. Carney Trainee Award.
World Birth Defects Day
World Birth Defects Day (WBDD), observed on March 3 each year, unites people and organizations working in the field of birth defects, also known as congenital anomalies, congenital disorders or congenital conditions. There are many types of birth defects, and this day recognizes our collective voice in raising awareness for all birth defects.