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Should regulation of direct to consumer genetic testing be increased?BioFact:
(1989) - First Washington State court case involving DNA forensics occurs in Snohomish County, People vs. Young. DNA tests exclude Young, who had been identified by the victim as a rapist. Charges were dropped.
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WBBA membership dues are determined by the number of company or organization employees in the state of Washington and are based on a calendar year. For mid-year membership, please pro rate dues accordingly.
WBBA Membership Application (Word file 200 kb)
Platinum and Gold Leaders receive special recognition as leaders in the industry.- Platinum Leaders $10,000 (Associate Members & Core Members of any size willing to make this exemplary commitment)
- Gold Leaders $5,000 (All Associate Members and Member Companies with 1-499 employees in Washington)
- Gold Leaders $7,500 (All Core Member Companies with 500+ employees in Washington)
Core Member Companies conduct research, develop, manufacture, or sell biotechnology or medical device and technology products.
No. of Employees in WA |
Annual Dues |
1 - 20 |
$525 |
21 - 50 |
$1,300 |
51 - 100 |
$2,625 |
| 101 - 300 | $3,150 |
| 301 - 499 | $4,200 |
| 500+ Gold Leader | $7,500 |
Core Emerging Companies: a for-profit company engaged in biotechnology or medical device research and development, that has 10 or fewer employees. The company cannot have been a member of WBBA in the previous 24 months. The Emerging Company pays $100 membership dues in Year 1, and $250 dues in Year 2, and then graduates to full dues rates in Year 3.
Core Institutional Members are nonprofit institutions or nonprofit agencies that are involved in biotechnology or biomedical research, provide services to biotechnology or biomedical companies or otherwise have an interest in the industries.
No. of Employees |
Annual Dues |
1 - 50 |
$375 |
51 - 100 |
$1,050 |
| 101 - 200 | $1,575 |
| 201 - 499 | $3,150 | 500+ Gold Leader | $5,000 |
| Independent Colleges/Universities (all sizes) | $2,000 |
Associate Members sell to or provide services to biotechnology or biomedical companies or otherwise have an interest in the industries.
No. of Employees in WA |
Annual Dues |
1 - 20 |
$525 |
21 - 50 |
$1,575 |
| 51 - 300 | $3,675 |
| 301 - 499 | $4,200 |
| 500+ | $4,000 |
| Sole practitioner | $375 |
Gold Leader |
$5,000 |
Under present law, dues paid to an Association for lobbying expenses directed at state and federal government are not deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. The WBBA budget has allocated 11% of our budget for direct lobbying activities. Federal Tax Identification Number: 91-1453398
WBBA Membership Application (Word file 200 kb)
WBBA accepts Visa and Mastercard. please
call for information,
or make checks payable to: WBBA
For additional information, please contact:
Washington Biotechnology & Biomedical Association
2324 Eastlake Avenue East, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98102
Phone: 206.732.6700
Fax: 206.732.6701
E-mail: admin@washbio.org
