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The National Birth Defects Prevention Network (NBDPN) is a group of individuals involved in birth defects surveillance, research, and prevention.  As a 501(c)3, the NBDPN fulfills its mission by pursuing the following goals:  Improve access and application of information about the prevalence and trends of birth defects;  Increase collaboration between members within the birth defects community; and Advance science through birth defects surveillance and its application to public health efforts and resource allocation.

As a member of the National Birth Defects Prevention Network, you join an international group of individuals dedicated to birth defects surveillance, research, and prevention. 

Membership benefits include:

  • Free access to the NBDPN Annual Report with advance information on its "Call for manuscripts"
  • Advance information on the NBDPN Annual Meeting and its "Call for Posters"
  • Access to national and international expertise in birth defects
  • Access to publications and products not available to the non-member
  • Opportunities to participate in
  • Data analysis & publication
  • Technical training
  • Creation of national program standards
  • Annual meeting planning
  • Birth defects education and prevention materials development

At this time, memberships are for the individual “participating member.”  Annual membership dues are $100.00 (effective July 1, 2023). The NBDPN membership year will be transitioning to calendar year annual memberships beginning January 2025, so members will have the option to renew for July 2024-December 2024 (6 months prorated), or July 2024-December 2025 (18 months prorated). Organizations may inquire about group invoicing.  Contact nbdpninc@nbdpn.org

In the "Members Only" section of the NBDPN website, not only can you update your membership information and search for other members, but also access a multitude of resources and archived materials.