Laboratory – State and Territorial Public Health Members (Lab/PH State)
This category is for public health laboratories operated by US states, territories and commonwealths, including the District of Columbia, as well as Freely Associated States under a Compact of Free Association with the US. These members are central to national public health efforts and benefit from APHL’s advocacy, training and collaboration opportunities.
Laboratory – Local Public Health Members (Lab/PH Local)
This category is for local public health laboratories operated by counties, parishes, municipalities, cities, townships, boroughs or other local jurisdictions within the US. These institutions support community-level public health and gain access to APHL’s resources and professional network.
Laboratory – State and Local Agricultural, Environmental and Related Members (Lab/Related)
This category includes environmental, agricultural and other laboratories, as well as other laboratories of either (a) the states, territories and commonwealths of the United States, including the District of Columbia, (b) the Freely Associated States or (c) the counties, parishes, municipalities, cities, townships, boroughs or other localities within the United States who are interested in public health issues but are not eligible as either Lab/PH State or Lab/PH Local Members. These laboratories, while not traditional public health institutions, share an interest in public health issues and are eligible to join APHL to engage in training, technical assistance and collaborative initiatives.
Individual
This membership category is open to persons who have an interest in public health or environmental health but are not otherwise eligible for institutional membership. Individual members can engage with APHL’s professional community, access select resources and stay informed on public health laboratory developments.
Student
To be eligible for the student category, individuals must be currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs related to public health laboratory science—such as microbiology, chemistry, public health or environmental health. Student members gain exposure to the field, access educational resources and connect with professionals to support their academic and career development.
Sustaining Membership is designed for industry and corporate entities that have an interest in public health or environmental laboratories and wish to actively support and engage with the work of APHL.