Biology of Anthrax 2016

The Biology of Anthrax conference will be held November 15-18, 2016 in Tampa Bay, Florida.

This conference aims to bring together investigators active in this area with a view to sharing observations and ideas and fostering new collaborations and synergies.

Highlighted presentations include:

• Genomic investigations of anthrax outbreaks
• Bacillus cereus biovar anthracis: An emerging anthrax-causing pathogen in sub-Saharan Africa
• Aerosol dispersion and deposition of Btcry-, a new spore simulant for spores of Bacillus anthracis
• Inhalational anthrax animal models for product development under the animal rule
• Efficacy assessment of anthrax vaccines and therapeutics in rabbits
• Abrogation of B. anthracis virulence by selective removal of the protective polypeptide capsule
• Licensure of antibodies. BLA submission and approval process

Please visit the Biology of Anthrax website for more information and registration.