Members are part of a virtual community of life science and medical professionals that regularly expresses its opinions about the tools and technology of the life sciences industry
The Science Advisory Board reports that it realised its 20,000-membership goal on 26 April 2004.
This achievement marks it as one of the largest online scientific and medical portals on the internet.
Since its founding in 1997, it says it has been the place to go to for sharing information, opinions and insights with professional colleagues from around the world.
This information includes profiles of scientists and medical professionals in the member spotlight column; book, website and product reviews; discussions on science, medical and policy issues in the discussion forum; editorials on cutting edge or controversial topics in the perspectives column; and job and curricula vitae postings.
Members of the Science Advisory Board are part of a virtual community of life science and medical professionals that regularly expresses its opinions about the tools and technology of the life sciences industry.
These opinions - as obtained through Science Advisory Board-sponsored studies - are already shaping production and development of products in the life sciences industry.
The Science Advisory Board says it is a positive force influencing the future conduct of science and medicine.
Everyone in the medical and life sciences community has opinions to share about the tools and techniques of their profession, it says.
