International Alliance for Biological Standardization

IABS owns key publications for the dissemination of information on the development, manufacture and regulation of biologicals.  This includes the journal Biologicals which was originally titled the Journal of Biological Standardization.  Earlier proceeding of IABS conferences appear in the Symposia Series in Immunological Standardization : which were published by Karger Publication from 1962 through 2013.

Biologicals provides a modern and multidisciplinary international forum for the publication of research that advances the development, manufacturing, quality control, standardization, safety, efficacy, and regulatory aspects of human and veterinary biological products derived from both novel and established biotechnologies.

The primary area of focus is research involving the manufacturing and development of biologicals products such as those listed below that are regulated by National Regulatory Authorities.

It publishes new concepts in technology and methodology of relevance to the biological, biomedical, and veterinary sciences as it relates to biological product development, manufacturing and evaluation.

The core areas in which we are actively seeking research papers include:

• Vaccines
• Blood, blood components and plasma derived products
• Cellular Products
• Tissue products
• Gene Therapy
• Allergenic Extracts
• Monoclonal antibodies
• Toxins and toxoids

Special issues are also produced to reflect topics of international interest and concern. Three types of papers are welcome: original research reports, short papers, and review articles. The journal will also publish comments and letters to the editor, book reviews, meeting reports and information on regulatory issues.