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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211122
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UID:50922-1637107200-1637539199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:ASTMH 2021 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The American Society for Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) will gather virtually from 17-21 November for the Annual Meeting of leaders and scientific experts invested in tropical medicine and global health. \nThe virtual gathering will feature a wide range of COVID-19 related work\, including reports on the potential protective effects of malaria\, new vaccine innovations and how pandemic safeguards have turned fevers into a dangerous stigma. Researchers also will present new findings on elimination efforts for a number of diseases\, such as leprosy and river blindness; probe whether a smartphone app can reveal a link between pandemic outdoor time and risks of tick-borne disease; and discuss potentially promising news on tamping down resurgent malaria\, including vaccine advances and progress against insecticide resistance. \nPlease visit the ASTMH 2021 Annual Meeting website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/astmh-2021-annual-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar-Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T150000
DTSTAMP:20210925T002459Z
CREATED:20210925T002459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210925T002459Z
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SUMMARY:Recovery and Resilience: Webinar 2
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated and exacerbated challenges in caring for people of all ages with serious illness. The response to many of these challenges involved rapid innovation and as such provides valuable lessons learned that will likely significantly alter the field of serious illness care in the post-pandemic era. The Roundtable on Quality Care for People with Serious Illness will host a virtual workshop to provide a neutral venue for stakeholders in serious illness care to consider the lessons learned from the pandemic in order to continually improve care for people with serious illness in the future. \nThe virtual workshop will be held over three webinars in November. \n\n8 Nov  12:00 – 3:00PM: Impact of and Response to the Pandemic: Webinar 1\n18 Nov 12:00 – 3:00PM: Recovery and Resilience: Webinar 2\n30 Nov 1:00 – 3:30PM: Prevention and Preparedness: Webinar 3\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nA planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine will organize and host a 1.5-day public workshop to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on serious illness care and consider lessons learned and future directions\, with specific focus on health care access\, health equity\, and innovative responses to care in the context of  the pandemic. \nThe workshop will feature invited presentations and panel discussions on topics that may include: \nDelivery of person-centered\, family-oriented care \n\nKey role of palliative care teams during the pandemic\nRole of caregivers and impact on caregivers’ physical\, emotional and mental health\nSpecific learnings from different care models in various care settings (e.g.\, hospital-based palliative care\, care at home\, and in the community)\nUse of telehealth and impact on access to care\n\nClinician-Patient-Family communication and advance care planning \n\nUse of technology to connect family members to patients\nUse of serious illness communication guides to train non-palliative care specialist health care professionals\n\nProfessional education and development \n\nUse of technology support and remote applications to quickly train health care professionals\nCollaboration between palliative care teams and ICU/Emergency Department staff\n\nPolicies and payment systems \n\nTelehealth supported by flexibility in payment\nThe need for better alignment between health care and social care\n\nPublic education and engagement \n\nHow to communicate effectively and engage the public in advance care planning\nAddressing grief/bereavement on large scale in the U.S.\n\nThe planning committee will develop the agenda for the workshop\, select speakers and discussants\, and moderate the discussions. A proceedings of the presentations and discussions at the workshop will be prepared by a designated rapporteur in accordance with institutional guidelines. \n\n\nPlease visit NASEM’s Caring for People with Serious Illness during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Workshop on Lessons Learned and Future Directions site for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/recovery-and-resilience-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar-Webcast
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211130T153000
DTSTAMP:20210925T002821Z
CREATED:20210925T002750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210925T002821Z
UID:49802-1638277200-1638286200@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Prevention and Preparedness: Webinar 3
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic has illuminated and exacerbated challenges in caring for people of all ages with serious illness. The response to many of these challenges involved rapid innovation and as such provides valuable lessons learned that will likely significantly alter the field of serious illness care in the post-pandemic era. The Roundtable on Quality Care for People with Serious Illness will host a virtual workshop to provide a neutral venue for stakeholders in serious illness care to consider the lessons learned from the pandemic in order to continually improve care for people with serious illness in the future. \nThe virtual workshop will be held over three webinars in November. \n\n8 Nov  12:00 – 3:00PM: Impact of and Response to the Pandemic: Webinar 1\n18 Nov 12:00 – 3:00PM: Recovery and Resilience: Webinar 2\n30 Nov 1:00 – 3:30PM: Prevention and Preparedness: Webinar 3\n\n\nDescription\n\n\n\nA planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine will organize and host a 1.5-day public workshop to examine the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on serious illness care and consider lessons learned and future directions\, with specific focus on health care access\, health equity\, and innovative responses to care in the context of  the pandemic. \nThe workshop will feature invited presentations and panel discussions on topics that may include: \nDelivery of person-centered\, family-oriented care \n\nKey role of palliative care teams during the pandemic\nRole of caregivers and impact on caregivers’ physical\, emotional and mental health\nSpecific learnings from different care models in various care settings (e.g.\, hospital-based palliative care\, care at home\, and in the community)\nUse of telehealth and impact on access to care\n\nClinician-Patient-Family communication and advance care planning \n\nUse of technology to connect family members to patients\nUse of serious illness communication guides to train non-palliative care specialist health care professionals\n\nProfessional education and development \n\nUse of technology support and remote applications to quickly train health care professionals\nCollaboration between palliative care teams and ICU/Emergency Department staff\n\nPolicies and payment systems \n\nTelehealth supported by flexibility in payment\nThe need for better alignment between health care and social care\n\nPublic education and engagement \n\nHow to communicate effectively and engage the public in advance care planning\nAddressing grief/bereavement on large scale in the U.S.\n\nThe planning committee will develop the agenda for the workshop\, select speakers and discussants\, and moderate the discussions. A proceedings of the presentations and discussions at the workshop will be prepared by a designated rapporteur in accordance with institutional guidelines. \n\n\nPlease visit NASEM’s Caring for People with Serious Illness during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Workshop on Lessons Learned and Future Directions site for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/prevention-and-preparedness-webinar-3/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar-Webcast
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211204
DTSTAMP:20210226T214741Z
CREATED:20210226T214741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T214741Z
UID:48694-1638489600-1638575999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:One Health: Integrating Human\, Animal and Environmental Health
DESCRIPTION:A virtual science conference on One Health: Integrating Human\, Animal and Environmental Health will be held 3 December 2021. \nThe One Health movement\, which has come to prominence in the last decade\, advocates greater cross-sectoral collaboration and communication across the human-animal-environment interface. There has been a long-standing recognition that population health is intrinsically linked to both animal and environmental health\, and that issues such as population growth\, changes in climate and land use\, and the movement of animals and people\, have a huge impact on the collective health of our world today. \nPlease visit EMBL’s One Health: Integrating Human\, Animal and Environmental Health page for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/one-health-integrating-human-animal-and-environmental-health/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar-Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211208T103000
DTSTAMP:20240623T192553Z
CREATED:20211005T192345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T192553Z
UID:50043-1638954000-1638959400@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Current Concepts in Quantitative Risk Assessment for Skin Sensitization
DESCRIPTION:The NTP Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM) is partnering with the Swiss Centre for Applied Human Toxicology and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs to present a webinar series on “Current Concepts in Quantitative Risk Assessment for Skin Sensitization.” \nThe next webinar in the series on December 8 will consider the topics of methods for skin sensitization hazard and potency determination using currently available non-animal test methods\, as well as exposure assessment and quantification. \nThe webinar series is free and open to the public. Those who registered to view the first webinar are automatically registered for the second webinar. \nInformation and a link to register are available at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/ssqra-web. A video from the first webinar in the series\, which presented an introduction to skin sensitization and contact dermatitis\, will be posted on this page when available. \nRegister for the December 8 webinar: “Methods for hazard and exposure assessment”
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/current-concepts-in-quantitative-risk-assessment-for-skin-sensitization/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Government Hosted,Webinar-Webcast
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211217
DTSTAMP:20211106T220805Z
CREATED:20211106T220727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211106T220805Z
UID:50876-1639612800-1639699199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:National Biodefense Science Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) will meet in public (virtually) on December 16\, 2021\, to provide advice and recommendations to ASPR regarding the development of the 2023-2026 National Health Security Strategy and to discuss other matters of current important for public health emergency preparedness\, response\, and recovery. \n\n\n\nA more detailed agenda will be available on the NBSB meeting website https://www.phe.gov/​nbsb. \n\n\n\nProcedures for Public Participation\n\n\n\nMembers of the public may attend the meeting via a toll-free phone number or Zoom teleconference\, which requires pre-registration. The meeting link to pre-register will be posted on the meeting website https://www.phe.gov/​nbsb. Members of the public may provide written comments or submit questions for consideration by the NBSB at any time via email to NBSB@hhs.gov. \nSource: Federal Register Notice
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/national-biodefense-science-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Government Hosted,Webinar-Webcast
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220114T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220114T173000
DTSTAMP:20211111T212345Z
CREATED:20211111T212345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T212345Z
UID:50933-1642156200-1642181400@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic to Improve Diagnosis
DESCRIPTION:The National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine will convene a virtual workshop on January 14\, 2022 to examine changes to diagnostic paradigms in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to consider the lessons learned and opportunities for improving diagnosis within the U.S. health care system. \nThe workshop will be accessible to the public via live webcast. Please register online to receive an email with the instructions on how to join this workshop. \nPlanning Committee: \n\nDerek Angus\, (Co-chair)\, University of Pittsburgh\nAndrew Bindman (Co-chair)\, Kaiser Permanente\nAmesh Adalja\, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security\nSuzanne Bakken\, Columbia University\nMarie-Carmelle Elie\, University of Alabama School of Medicine\nNicole Lurie\, Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations\nKathryn McDonald\, Johns Hopkins University\nKosali Simon\, Indiana University\nSaul Weingart\, Rhode Island Hospital and Brown University\n\nPlease visit NASEM’s Advancing Diagnostic Excellence: A Workshop Series website for more information. \n 
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/lessons-learned-from-the-covid-19-pandemic-to-improve-diagnosis/
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast,Workshop
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220211
DTSTAMP:20211111T221529Z
CREATED:20211111T221529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T221529Z
UID:50938-1644364800-1644537599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Animal Welfare Challenges in Research and Education on Wildlife\, Non-Model Animal Species and Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:The National Academies will host a meeting 9-10 February 2022 to discuss the current understanding of animal welfare challenges in research on wildlife and biologically diverse vertebrate animal species.  \nResearch to advance understanding of the ecology and biology of wildlife species is more important than ever as the world confronts issues ranging from biodiversity loss to the emergence of zoonotic diseases. \nThis workshop will focus on issues associated with the unique welfare challenges of conducting research with biologically diverse vertebrates living in varied habitats\, for which guidance resources on wildlife research sometimes conflict and recommendations outlined in the current version of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (8th edition) can present challenges. \nThe workshop will include presentations and panel discussions to explore topics and questions\, such as: \n\nUnderstanding the growing needs of\, and building strategies for\, enhancing veterinary and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) expertise on the health and welfare of wildlife and biologically diverse vertebrate animal species;\nDiscuss resource options for improving the development and evaluation of IACUC protocols on research studies involving wildlife and biologically diverse vertebrate animal species interactions in captive and diverse natural environmental settings;\nDiscussing bioethics associated with fieldwork practices (e.g.\, bleeding\, euthanasia including thoracic compressions for small birds) and unique considerations for wildlife and biologically diverse vertebrate animal species; as well as welfare assessments amidst other considerations such as unique physiological\, behavioral\, environmental\, and/or husbandry needs of wildlife and biologically diverse vertebrate animal species;\nDiscussing federal\, state\, and local regulatory and management challenges associated with research on terrestrial and aquatic wildlife and biologically diverse vertebrate animal species;\nDiscussing opportunities for enhancing collaborations between IACUCs and researchers studying wildlife and biologically diverse vertebrate animal species\, including animal-environment interactions\, anthropogenic effects on environment and animal life\, and the relation between animal\, environmental\, and human health.\nDiscussing strategies\, synergies\, and collaborations within and among the wildlife and biologically diverse vertebrate animal research\, and biodiversity communities that could leverage national level research resources\, identify knowledge gaps\, and facilitate knowledge acquisition and sharing.\nReview the reasons and advantages for IACUC review of research using wildlife and biologically diverse vertebrate animal species\, including regulatory compliance\, public relations\, and institutional protection.\n\nPlease visit NASEM’s Animal Welfare Challenges in Research and Education on Wildlife\, Non-Model Animal Species and Biodiversity website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/animal-welfare-challenges-in-research-and-education-on-wildlife-non-model-animal-species-and-biodiversity/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar-Webcast,Workshop
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220307T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220307T150000
DTSTAMP:20220305T134424Z
CREATED:20220303T133528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220305T134424Z
UID:54171-1646659800-1646665200@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:National Biodefense Science Board Public Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next public meeting of the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) will take place Monday\, 7 March 2022 from 1:30pm – 3:00pm ET via Zoom. \nJoin federal leaders\, National Biodefense Science Board members\, distinguished guests\, and other experts to discuss topics related to the public health supply chain and climate change.  NBSB will hear from the HHS Office of Climate Change and Health Equity and Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical\, Biological\, Radiological\, and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) during the meeting. \nSubject matter experts from industry; academia; health systems; health consumer organizations; state\, local\, tribal\, and territorial public health; and emergency management agencies will also have an opportunity to provide comments to the NBSB on national priorities for biodefense and health security. Individual remarks will be limited to seven minutes each and the display of images and/or slides for public speakers will not be available. \nRequests to provide remarks to the NBSB during the public meeting must be sent to NBSB@hhs.gov by March 4\, 2022. In that request\, please provide the speaker’s name\, title\, and position with a brief summary of planned comments. The number of speakers and topics will be based on relevance to the mission of the NBSB and amount of time available on the agenda.  Those selected for public comments will receive confirmation by email prior to the meeting date with additional instructions. \nRegistration for this event is required and can be accessed along with additional meeting information through the online event page.  We encourage you to share this engagement information broadly across your network in advance of the meeting. \nMeeting materials will be made available to the public on the National Biodefense Science Board webpage. For any additional information or questions specific to this event\, please contact NBSB@hhs.gov directly.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/national-biodefense-science-board-public-meeting-3/
CATEGORIES:Government Hosted,Webinar-Webcast
LOCATION:https://hhsasproea.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_DdvW3yVpTuGWSIey8ZsfBg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T163000
DTSTAMP:20220422T174133Z
CREATED:20220422T174133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T174133Z
UID:54835-1650870000-1650904200@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Malaria in Africa: Translating Science Into Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute will host a World Malaria Day Symposium on 25 April 2022 featuring presentations by the five NIH International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research (ICEMRs) that are actively working in Africa in the countries of Mali\, Uganda\, Ethiopia\, Kenya\, Malawi\, Mozambique\, Democratic Republic of Congo\, Zimbabwe\, and Zambia. \nCONFIRMED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS \n\nDr. Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti\, Regional Director for Africa\, World Health Organization\n“Science\, research and precision disease control with malaria as entry point”\nDr. Rick Steketee\, Deputy U.S. Global Malaria Coordinator\, U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative\n“Malaria science and program: challenging topics of climate and localization”\nProfessor Sheila Tlou\, ALMA Special Ambassador\, African Leaders Malaria Alliance\n“ALMAs 4-point agenda in the fight against malaria: linking policy\, accountability and action to science”\n\nThe Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute’s state-of-the-art facility is the hub for a community of multidisciplinary researchers dedicated to treat\, control and eradicate this deadly disease. Focused on four major areas of research: Entomology\, Parasitology\, Epidemiology and Immunology\, JHMRI boasts experts from around the globe\, all working to prevent and cure malaria. \nPlease visit the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute World Malaria Day Symposium event page to register for the event
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/malaria-in-africa-translating-science-into-practice/
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast
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LOCATION:https://jh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KEnjPeZNT8OkDXaSNvYniA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220507
DTSTAMP:20220420T214323Z
CREATED:20220420T213804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T214323Z
UID:54802-1651536000-1651881599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:ABSA 2nd Biosecurity Symposium
DESCRIPTION:ABSA International will host the 2nd Biosecurity Hybrid Symposium 3-6 May 2022 in a hybrid virtual and in-person format in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. \nThe hybrid symposium will consist of papers\, presentations\, keynotes\, posters\, valuable networking opportunities\, and in-person exhibits. Attendees may register for the in-person event or the virtual event. \nThe event will gather biosecurity professionals from a wide range of disciplines with varying expertise to share their experiences and knowledge and to learn from each other. The agenda includes themes on biosecurity governance\, implementation\, personnel reliability\, bioeconomy\, biosecurity in DIYbio communities\, biosecurity training\, cyberbiosecurity\, and interactive discussions on lessons learned and public engagement for the future. \nThe symposium will showcase thought-provoking leaders and pioneering researchers from various traditional and non-traditional fields that intersect with biosecurity. A segment on new and emerging topics in biosecurity will also be featured. \nHighlighted sessions include: \n\nBiosecurity: Past\, Present\, and Future: Vibeke Halkjaer-Knudsen\, PhD\, Sandia National Laboratories\, Albuquerque\, NM\nEnhancing Security for Emerging Biotechnologies through Collaboratively Designed Exercises: Julie E. Fischer\, PhD\, CRDF Global\, Arlington\, VA\nPreventing Future Pandemics: The Critical Role of Biosecurity in Global Health Security: Samantha Dittrich\, PhD\, Merrick & Company\, Arlington\, VA\nEnhancing Biosecurity Globally Through Implementation of Personal Reliability Programs: Brittany Linkous\, MS\, Merrick & Company\, Arlington\, VA\nBiosecurity and the Bioeconomy: J. Bradley Dickerson\, PhD\, Sandia National Laboratories\, Albuquerque\, NM\nLab Design Matters: Maria Landron\, DrPH\, Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL)\, Silver Spring\, MD\nTianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists: Gigi Kwik Gronvall\, PhD\, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security\, Baltimore\, MD\nConcentric by Ginkgo: Building a Biosecurity and Public Health Platform for the Present and Future: Brian Renda\, PhD\, Ginkgo Bioworks\, Boston\, MA\nRegional Legal Framework as a Basis and an Enhancer of Biosafety and Biosecurity in the African Union Member States: Jaures Arnaud Noumedem Kenfack\, Africa Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention\, Abuja\, Nigeria\nInfectious Disease as a Security Threat and the Role of Public Health Emergency Management in Biodefense and Biosecurity: A COVID-19 Case Study: Ryan S. Houser\, MS\, MPH\, Tetra Tech\, Parsippany\, NJ\nBiosecurity Capacity Building Through a Biosecurity Champions Fellowship Program in Pakistan: Samreen Sarwar\, M.Phil\, Health Security Partners\, Lahore\, Pakistan\nIdentifying and Avoiding Common Mistakes in Risk and Threat Management: Lauren Richardson\, DVM\, MPH\, Merrick and Company\, Arlington\, VA\nBeyond Training: Using Behavioral Science to Motivate Proactive Biorisk Management: Daniel Greene\, PhD\, Stanford University\, Stanford\, CA\nCommunity Driven Genome Engineering Biosecurity Workshop: Industry Practices\, Resources\, and Opportunities: Beth Vitalis\, Inscripta\, Boulder\, CO\n\nPlease visit ABSA International’s 2nd Biosecurity Symposium website to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/absa-2nd-biosecurity-symposium/
LOCATION:Renaissanc Minneapolis Hotel\, The Depot\, 225 3rd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401-2524\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar-Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T150000
DTSTAMP:20220420T201056Z
CREATED:20220420T200824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T201056Z
UID:54789-1651586400-1651590000@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Testing Toolkit Webinar: University Testing Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Join the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security’s COVID-19 Testing Toolkit for a webinar where panelists will discuss how Johns Hopkins University developed and implemented its COVID-19 testing strategies for faculty\, staff\, and students \nMODERATOR \nGigi Gronvall\, PhD\, Senior Scholar\, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security; Lead\, COVID-19 Testing Toolkit and Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health \nPANELISTS \nStephen Gange\, PhD\, Professor of Epidemiology in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health with a joint appointment in the School of Medicine\, and Executive Vice Provost for Academic Affairs\, Johns Hopkins University \nJonathan Links\, PhD\, Professor of Environmental Health and Engineering in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health \, with joint professorial appointments in the schools of Medicine\, Education\, Engineering\, and Business\, and Vice Provost and Chief Risk Officer\, Johns Hopkins University \nLainie Rutkow\, JD\, PhD\, Professor of Health Policy and Management in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health with a joint appointment in the School of Medicine\, and Vice Provost for Interdisciplinary Initiatives\, Johns Hopkins University. \nThe moderated discussion will be followed by a Q&A session. Media are invited. \nLearn more about this event and register HERE.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/covid-19-testing-toolkit-webinar-university-testing-strategies/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar-Webcast
LOCATION:https://jh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I19cGA6FSNWGPHt_6xaYCA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T133000
DTSTAMP:20220422T200622Z
CREATED:20220422T195642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T200622Z
UID:54839-1651665600-1651671000@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Biological Risks and Hazards in the World Today - Special Focus on Russia and Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:An expert panel on Biological Risks and Hazards in the World Today with a Special Focus on Russia and Ukraine will be held on 4 May 2022 via webcast. \nTopics will include the health security environment in the post-Soviet states\, as assessed by the Global Health Security Index of 2019 and 2021\, and the biological risks posed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and associated disinformation campaign. \nJessica Bell and Hayley Secerance\, of the Nuclear Threat Initiative\, will discuss health security environment across the post-Soviet states. \nGregory Koblentz of George Mason University will address the evolving biosecurity landscape. \nHon. Andrew Weber of the Council on Strategic Risks and former Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Obama Administration will discuss what we know and what we don’t know about the Russian Federation’s biological and chemical weapons’ program. \nRebecca Katz of Georgetown University and Ian Lipkin of Columbia University round out the event. \nThe webinar will be moderated by Wilmot James. \nPlease visit the Columbia University Institute for Social and Economic Research and Policy (ISERP) Biological Risks and Hazards in the World Today event page to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/iserp-biological-risk-hazards-russia-ukraine/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar-Webcast
LOCATION:https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EalzNo1oQw6zWvNG-iWjvA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220519
DTSTAMP:20220422T205702Z
CREATED:20220422T205336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T205702Z
UID:54847-1652745600-1652918399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:What Happened to the Plans? Lessons Observed from COVID-19 - A Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine will organize and convene a day and half public health workshop. During this workshop\, invited participants from government\, NGO\, and private sector organizations will explore the nation’s Public Health Emergency (PHE) preparedness enterprise\, including existing PHE preparedness and response plans\, systems\, and structures\, through the lens the COVID-19 response in the United States. \nThe activity will explore key components\, success stories\, as well as failure points throughout the entire PHE preparedness and response enterprise in order to identify opportunities for more effective catastrophic disaster\, pandemic\, and other large scale PHEs planning at the federal\, state\, local\, tribal\, and territorial levels. Using key components of past NASEM reports to frame workshop discussions\, participants will examine specific lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and explore potential paths forward. Specifically\, the workshop will examine: \nWeaknesses and opportunities in the PHE’s systems architecture\, including but not limited to \n\nGlobal disease surveillance;\nHealthcare delivery and core public health functions;\nSupply chain viability and vulnerabilities;\nMedical Counter Measure (MCM) development\, distribution & administration/delivery;\nData systems and other promising opportunities for preparedness and response technology platforms etc.\n\nThe continuum of local-state-regional-national coordination challenges and leadership incident command structure disparities\, including: \n\nPreparedness and response capabilities\, authorities\, and funding streams;\nStaffing challenges and potentially strength of community partnerships to assist in preparedness\, community organizing and vaccine advocacy; and\nRisk communication and messaging failures.\n\nThe planning committee will define the specific topics to be addressed\, develop the agendas\, and select and invite speakers and other participants. After the workshop\, a proceedings-in-brief will be prepared. \nPlease visit the National Academies’ What Happened to the Plans? Lessons Observed from COVID-19 and the Future of the Public Health Emergency Enterprise – A Workshop webpage for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/what-happened-to-the-plans-lessons-observed-from-covid-19-a-workshop/
LOCATION:National Academies of Sciences\, 2101 Constitution Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220524T140000
DTSTAMP:20220420T223007Z
CREATED:20220420T223007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T223007Z
UID:54810-1653397200-1653400800@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Disease\, Diplomacy and Displacement: Syrian Refugees and the Politics of Health in Jordan
DESCRIPTION:Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) will host a lecture event on Disease\, Diplomacy and Displacement: Syrian Refugees and the Politics of Health in Jordan on 24 May 2022. \nThe event is open to the public through a virtual option. Those with an active Stanford ID may attend in person at Encina Hall. \nAbout the Speaker: \nSigrid Lupieri is a postdoctoral at the Center for International Security and Cooperation. Dr.Lupieri received her Ph.D. from the Center of Development Studies at the University of Cambridge. She also holds an MPhil in Modern European History from the University of Cambridge and an M.S. in Journalism from Northwestern University. Her primary research investigates how security concerns\, foreign policy agendas\, and diplomacy shape the priorities of refugee responses. In her current book project\, based on the case study of the Syrian refugee crisis in the Middle East\, she finds that security and diplomatic interests have wide-ranging effects on humanitarian health spending\, including a disproportionate focus on infectious diseases and the inequitable distribution of resources. In other research\, Dr. Lupieri explores the impact of refugee movements on the healthcare systems of host countries\, and the intended and unintended effects of international aid on refugee welfare. Outside of academia\, she has worked for several years as a journalist in Armenia\, Georgia\, and Germany\, and as a UN officer in New York and New Delhi. the Senior Director and Lead Scientist\, Global Biological Policy and Programs at NTI. \nPlease visit CISAC’s Disease\, Diplomacy and Displacement: Syrian Refugees and the Politics of Health in Jordan event listing to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/disease-diplomacy-and-displacement-syrian-refugees-and-the-politics-of-health-in-jordan/
LOCATION:Encina Hall\, 616 Jane Stanford Way\, Stanford\, CA\, 94305-6055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T132000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T154500
DTSTAMP:20220601T173444Z
CREATED:20220601T173444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T173444Z
UID:55587-1654176000-1654184700@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Future Trends in the Bioeconomy and Changing Life Sciences Research Landscape
DESCRIPTION:The National Academies’ Board on Life Sciences is pleased to present two discussions – Bioeconomy of the Future and Changing Landscape of Life Science Research Laboratories – to explore critical and emerging issues with the bioeconomy and privately-sponsored basic life sciences research. \nThe life sciences research landscape is changing rapidly as new investments in the bioeconomy drive convergence among science and technology fields to develop new products and services\, and as basic research laboratories are established by private investors. \nThe Bioeconomy of the Future will explore: \n\nChanges that have taken place since publication of the National Bioeconomy Blueprint (2012)\, Safeguarding the Bioeconomy (2020)\, and The Bio Revolution: Innovations Transforming Economies\, Societies\, and our Lives (2020)\nImmediate and near-term developments associated with the bioeconomy\nFuture needs for realizing the full potential of the bioeconomy\nOutstanding needs for protecting and promoting the bioeconomy long-term\n\nFeatured Speakers \n\nMary Maxon\, Schmidt Futures\nAndrea Hodgson\, Schmidt Futures\nMichael Chui\, McKinsey & Company\n\nThe Changing Landscape of Life Sciences Research Laboratories will explore: \n\nShifts in the landscape of life sciences research based on the emergence of research institutes funded by for-profit companies\nThe benefits to the shifting life sciences research landscape\nPossible trade-offs related to life sciences research that are conducted at for-profit institutions\nEmerging trends in life science research landscape and how they relate to current and future public policy\nFuture workforce needs and how education might change to support these new institutions\n\nPlease visit the National Academies’ Future Trends in the Bioeconomy and Changing Life Sciences Research Landscape event page for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/future-trends-in-the-bioeconomy-and-changing-life-sciences-research-landscape/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar-Webcast
LOCATION:https://www.nationalacademies.org/event/06-02-2022/board-on-life-sciences-open-webinar-future-trends-in-the-bioeconomy-and-changing-life-sciences-research-landscape
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T180000
DTSTAMP:20220527T184920Z
CREATED:20220527T184920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T184920Z
UID:55106-1654711200-1654711200@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:GMU Schar School of Policy and Government Virtual Open House
DESCRIPTION:The George Mason University (GMU) Schar School of Policy and Government will host a Master’s and Certificate Virtual Open House on June 8\, 2022 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. \nThe event will provide an overview of available master’s degree programs and highlight GMU’s world-class faculty and research. Admissions and student services staff will be on hand to answer questions. \nThis event is the perfect opportunity to: \n\nExplore Schar School’s top-ranked master’s degree and graduate certificate programs\nLearn about your program of interest in depth\, including the curriculum\, admissions requirements\, and career opportunities\nAsk admissions team members specific questions about the application process\n\nBreakout sessions hosted by program directors and faculty will be available based on your primary program of interest: \nMaster’s in Biodefense\nMaster’s in International Commerce and Policy\nMaster’s in International Security\nMaster’s in Organization Development and Knowledge Management\nMaster’s in Political Science\nMaster’s in Public Administration (MPA)\nMaster’s in Public Policy (MPP) \nBiodefense Certificate\nEmergency Management and Homeland Security Certificate\nGlobal Health and Security Certificate\nIllicit Trade Analysis Certificate\nNational Security and Public Policy Certificate\nNonprofit Management Certificate\nPublic Management Certificate\nScience\, Technology\, and Security Certificate\nStrategic Trade Certificate\nTerrorism and Homeland Security Certificate \nFind more information and register to attend here. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of the GMU Schar School Biodefense program.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/gmu-schar-school-of-policy-and-government-virtual-open-house/
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast
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LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T170000
DTSTAMP:20220527T205853Z
CREATED:20220527T205356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T205853Z
UID:55113-1655195400-1655226000@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:VRBPAC Meeting to Review Moderna Pediatric (Ages 6-17) mRNA Vaccine EAU
DESCRIPTION:The VRBPAC committee will meet in open session on June 14\, 2022 to discuss amending the EUA of the Moderna COVID-19 mRNA vaccine to include the administration of the primary series to children and adolescents 6 years through 17 years of age. \nFDA intends to make background material available to the public no later than 2 business days before the meeting.  If FDA is unable to post the background material on its website prior to the meeting\, any background material will be made publicly available at the time of the advisory committee meeting\, and additional materials will be posted on FDA’s website after the meeting. \nMaterials for this meeting will be available at the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee meetings main page. \nInterested persons may present data\, information\, or views\, orally or in writing\, on issues pending before the committee. FDA is establishing a docket for public comment on this meeting. The Docket Number is FDA-2022-N-0904 \nOn June 15\, 2022\, under Topic II\, the committee will meet in open session to discuss amending the EUA of the Moderna COVID-19 mRNA vaccine to include the administration of the primary series to infants and children 6 months through 5 years of age\, and also to discuss amending the EUA of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine to include the administration of the primary series to infants and children 6 months through 4 years of age. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/vrbpac-meeting-to-review-moderna-pediatric-ages-6-17-mrna-vaccine-eau/
CATEGORIES:Government Hosted,Webinar-Webcast
LOCATION:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbNpaZeDPiA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T170000
DTSTAMP:20220527T210409Z
CREATED:20220527T210409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T210409Z
UID:55115-1655281800-1655312400@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:VRBPAC Meeting to Review Pediatric (Infant - 5 Years) mRNA Vaccines
DESCRIPTION:The VRBPAC will meet in open session to discuss amending the EUA of the Moderna COVID-19 mRNA vaccine to include the administration of the primary series to infants and children 6 months through 5 years of age\, and also to discuss amending the EUA of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine to include the administration of the primary series to infants and children 6 months through 4 years of age. \nFDA intends to make background material available to the public no later than 2 business days before the meeting.  If FDA is unable to post the background material on its website prior to the meeting\, any background material will be made publicly available at the time of the advisory committee meeting\, and additional materials will be posted on FDA’s website after the meeting. \nMaterials for this meeting will be available at the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee meetings main page. \nInterested persons may present data\, information\, or views\, orally or in writing\, on issues pending before the committee. FDA is establishing a docket for public comment on this meeting. The Docket Number is FDA-2022-N-0904.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/vrbpac-meeting-to-review-pediatric-infant-5-years-mrna-vaccines/
CATEGORIES:Government Hosted,Webinar-Webcast
LOCATION:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixm4UmldTGQ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T170000
DTSTAMP:20220527T213139Z
CREATED:20220527T213139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T213139Z
UID:55118-1656405000-1656435600@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:VRBPAC Meeting on COVID-19 Vaccine Strain Composition Decisions
DESCRIPTION:The VRBPAC will meet in open session on 28 June 2022 to discuss whether and how the SARS-CoV-2 strain composition of COVID-19 vaccines should be modified. \nFDA intends to make background material available to the public no later than 2 business days before the meeting. If FDA is unable to post the background material on its website prior to the meeting\, any background material will be made publicly available at the time of the advisory committee meeting\, and additional materials will be posted on FDA’s website after the meeting. \nMaterials for this meeting will be available at the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee meetings main page. \nInterested persons may present data\, information\, or views\, orally or in writing\, on issues pending before the committee. FDA is establishing a docket for public comment on this meeting. \nThe Docket Number is FDA-2022-N-0905
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/vrbpac-meeting-on-covid-19-vaccine-strain-composition-decisions/
CATEGORIES:Government Hosted,Webinar-Webcast
LOCATION:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFdzNUus_CE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T170000
DTSTAMP:20240623T192753Z
CREATED:20220829T230154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T192753Z
UID:56260-1661848200-1661878800@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Drug Development Considerations for the Prevention of Healthcare Associated Infections
DESCRIPTION:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are co-sponsoring this public virtual workshop on August 30\, 2022. All meeting materials—including agenda\, panelist affiliations/disclosures\, speaker slides\, workshop recording\, and transcript—will be posted here shortly before and/or after the completion of the workshop. \n\nThe current state of development of pathogen-directed products used to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).\nEvidence supporting decolonization and pathogen reduction (in colonized patients) as a strategy to prevent infection and transmission of antimicrobial-resistant healthcare-associated pathogens.\nAntimicrobial resistance threats as potential targets for decolonization and pathogen reduction.\nChallenges and potential approaches to drug development and registration of products for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections.\n\nThis meeting will be held in virtual format only. Registration is required for online attendance and will be available until 12 p.m. EDT on August 29\, 2022.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/drug-development-considerations-for-the-prevention-of-healthcare-associated-infections/
CATEGORIES:Government Hosted,Webinar-Webcast
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220831T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220831T130000
DTSTAMP:20220829T173614Z
CREATED:20220829T173614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T173614Z
UID:56247-1661947200-1661950800@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Monkeypox: Updates in Evaluation and Management
DESCRIPTION:Discuss the current landscape of Monkeypox in the U.S and infection prevention considerations for evaluation and management in healthcare settings. \nDescribe the clinical presentation in ambulatory and inpatient settings\, as well as the role of supportive and antiviral treatments. \nThis NETEC webinar series presentation will bring together health care practitioners from Massachusetts General Hospital\, Cedars-Sinai\, and NYC Health + Hospitals to share their first-hand experiences caring for patients with monkeypox. Panelists will discuss the current landscape of monkeypox\, infection prevention in health care settings\, and the role of supportive and antiviral treatments in patient care. Panelists will also answer audience questions submitted during webinar registration. \nPANELISTS \nJonathan Grein\, MD\nDirector of Hospital Epidemiology\,\nCedars-Sinai Medical Center\, Los Angeles \nErica S. Shenoy\, MD\nAssociate Chief\, Infection Control Unit\nMedical Director\, Regional Emerging Special Pathogens Treatment Center\nMassachusetts General Hospital \nKevin L. Ard\, MD\, MPH\nDirector\, Sexual Health Clinic\,\nMassachusetts General Hospital\nAssistant Professor\, Harvard Medical School \nPlease visit the NETC website to register for Monkeypox: Updates in Evaluation and Management.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/monkeypox-updates-in-evaluation-and-management/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar-Webcast
LOCATION:https://unmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hETaz1ecTRuqvb_mKoemtg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T170000
DTSTAMP:20220921T183353Z
CREATED:20220921T183322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T183353Z
UID:56423-1663835400-1663866000@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:VRBPAC Meeting - Rebiotix Indication for Recurrent Clostridioides difficile Infection
DESCRIPTION:The Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) will convene on 22 September 2022 to discuss the Biologics License Application # 125739 (BLA – 125739) from Rebiotix Inc. for a product\, Rebyota (Fecal Microbiota\, Live)\, with a requested indication to “reduce the recurrence of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) in adults following antibiotic treatment for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection.” \nFDA intends to make background material available to the public no later than 2 business days before the meeting. If FDA is unable to post the background material on its website prior to the meeting\, any background material will be made publicly available at the time of the advisory committee meeting\, and additional materials will be posted on FDA’s website after the meeting. \nInterested persons may present data\, information\, or views\, orally or in writing\, on issues pending before the committee. FDA is establishing a docket for public comment on this meeting. \nThe Docket Number is FDA-2022-N-1608.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/vrbpac-meeting-rebiotix-indication-for-recurrent-clostridioides-difficile-infection/
CATEGORIES:Government Hosted,Webinar-Webcast
LOCATION:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrahKrbyJaU
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220928
DTSTAMP:20220921T174333Z
CREATED:20220921T174333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T174333Z
UID:56420-1664150400-1664323199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:MAQC 2022 - Massive Analysis and Quality Control Society Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 5th Annual Meeting of the FDA/National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) – Massive Analysis and Quality Control Society (MAQC) 2022 Conference will be held September 26-27\, 2022\, at the U.S. FDA Headquarters\, White Oak Campus in Silver Spring MD. \nConference presentations\, abstracts\, and discussions will include themes around: Explainable/Reproducible AI/ML\, AI/ML in health-related datasets\, SARS-CoV-2 and public health\, Single-cell\, genomics\, image analysis\, reference samples\, reproducible science and more. \nHighlighted topics and presentations include: \n\nDARPA’s explainable AI (XAI) program: A retrospective\nDrug repurposing for COVID-19 using explainable machine learning and mechanistic models of signal transduction circuits related to SARS-CoV-2 infection with real world data validation\nAn automated bioinformatic software testing and benchmarking platform to standardize the development of accurate\, reproducible\, and scalable omics analysis tools\nLeaSH: a High-Throughput COVID-19 Test to Profile Viral and Host Transcriptomes by Next Generation\nSequencing\nSome non-obvious factors that enhance or diminish observed and theoretical Illumina library complexity\nAI or Animal – A reproducibility perspective\nReproducible AI for supporting regulatory applications – a case study\nImproving preclinical pathology analysis with PathologAI\nExplainable approach for species identification using LIME\nEvaluation of mutagenic susceptibility of different stages in germ cell development of Caenorhabditis elegans using next generation sequencing\nIntegrated Calling and Evaluation of Gene Fusion Detection by Targeted RNA Sequencing of Reference Samples with Long and Short Reads\nMutual genome and transcriptome enrichment and sequencing in single cells with ResolveOME amplification chemistry to illuminate complex biological mechanisms\n\nPlease visit the Massive Analysis and Quality Control Society (MAQC) 2022 Conference website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/maqc-2022-massive-analysis-and-quality-control-society-conference/
LOCATION:FDA White Oak Campus\, 10903 New Hampshire Ave\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20993\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Hosted,Webinar-Webcast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221006
DTSTAMP:20220922T145702Z
CREATED:20220922T145702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T145702Z
UID:56457-1664928000-1665014399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Study Data Standards Update for FDA CBER
DESCRIPTION:FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)  will host a free virtual format workshop on 5 October 2022 entitled Study Data Standards Update for CBER: Your Guide to a Successful Submission. \nCBER will discuss CBER’s support and requirement starting March 15\, 2023 for the Standard for the Exchange of Nonclinical Data (SEND) \, which was published in the Federal Register on July 14\, 2020\, and the addition of SEND for CBER to the FDA Data Standards Catalog. \nFDA will discuss the brief background of the new requirement and how SEND will aid CBER reviewers. The webinar will also address common issues in submission data. \nINTENDED AUDIENCE\n\nRegulatory science and regulatory affairs professionals working on clinical and non-clinical data submissions for BLAs/NDAs/ANDAs/INDs to CBER\nConsultants focused on clinical and non-clinical data submission\nHealthcare professionals specializing in clinical and non-clinical data\nForeign regulators\n\nFDA RESOURCES\n\nFederal Register Notice regarding SEND for CBER\nFDA Data Standards Catalog\nStudy Data Technical Conformance Guide\nFDA Study Data Standards Resources\nEmail: cber-edata@fda.hhs.gov\n\nPlease visit FDA’s Study Data Standards Update for CBER: Your Guide to a Successful Submission meeting webpage for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/study-data-standards-update-for-fda-cber/
CATEGORIES:Government Hosted,Webinar-Webcast
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221011T120000
DTSTAMP:20220923T194931Z
CREATED:20220923T194822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T194931Z
UID:56491-1665478800-1665489600@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Epidemics That Didn't Happen
DESCRIPTION:Join Resolve to Save Lives for a dynamic conversation to mark the release of the second edition of “Epidemics that Didn’t Happen.” This virtual event and new report will illustrate how global and local investments in preparedness\, combined with swift\, strategic responses by public health authorities\, can transform the trajectory of outbreaks\, saving lives and preventing suffering. \nThe latest “Epidemics that Didn’t Happen” report celebrates successful outbreak responses from around the world that demonstrate the returns—in lives saved—of investing in preparedness and response systems. These examples—from Brazil\, Burkina Faso\, Democratic Republic of Congo\, Guinea\, Indonesia\, India and Tanzania—are a testament to the power of preparedness and a roadmap for future success in preventing epidemics. \nCOVID-19 and recent outbreaks of monkeypox and polio have highlighted how vulnerable the world is to infectious diseases. But every day\, public health workers stop epidemics before they start.\nJoin Resolve to Save Lives for a dynamic conversation to mark the release of the second edition of “Epidemics that Didn’t Happen.” This virtual event and new report will illustrate how global and local investments in preparedness\, combined with swift\, strategic responses by public health authorities\, can transform the trajectory of outbreaks\, saving lives and preventing suffering. \n\nWelcome & Opening Remarks – Dr. Tom Frieden\, President and CEO\, Resolve to Save Lives\nKeynote: Reforming Global Health for the Next Pandemic – Precious Matsoso\, former director-general of South Africa’s Department of Health and former chair of the World Health Organization’s Executive Board\nSnapshot of Epidemics that Didn’t Happen\, 2022 – Amanda McClelland\, SVP\, Resolve to Save Lives\nPanel Discussion: Lessons Learned from Successful Outbreak Responses – Featuring: Márcio Garcia\, Health Surveillance Superintendent\, Rio de Janeiro Municipal Health Secretariat ; Representative from Indonesian Red Cross Society (invited)\n\nPlease visit the Resolve to Save Lives’ Epidemics That Didn’t Happen event site for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/epidemics-that-didnt-happen/
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast
LOCATION:
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T172000
DTSTAMP:20220905T180114Z
CREATED:20220905T180114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220905T180114Z
UID:56285-1666609200-1666632000@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Board of Scientific Counselors\, National Center for Health Statistics
DESCRIPTION:The CDC has announced the Board of Scientific Counselors\, National Center for Health Statistics (BSC\, NCHS) will convene 24 October 2022 in a live broadcast public meeting. \nThe Board is charged with providing advice and making recommendations to the Secretary\, Department of Health and Human Services; the Director\, CDC; and the Director\, NCHS\, regarding the scientific and technical program goals and objectives\, strategies\, and priorities of NCHS. \nThe meeting agenda will include a Center update by the NCHS Director in addition to updates on NCHS data collection\, analysis\, and reporting activities\, including upcoming changes to the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NHAMCS); status of a National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (NAMCS) pilot and plans for obtaining clinician visit data; a new project to improve metadata and catalogs for the public to access restricted use data files; and new releases of linked data sets. The Board’s Workgroup to Consider and Assess Measures of Discrimination for Use in NCHS Surveys will brief the Board with findings from 6 months of information-gathering and assessment work. The Committee will reserve time for public comment at the end of the day. Meeting times and topics are subject to change as priorities dictate. \nMeeting Information: Please visit the BSC\, NCHS website for details. Further information and the meeting agenda will be available on the BSC website\, including instructions for accessing the live meeting broadcast.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/board-of-scientific-counselors-national-center-for-health-statistics/
CATEGORIES:Government Hosted,Webinar-Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221026T150000
DTSTAMP:20221007T143637Z
CREATED:20221007T143454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221007T143637Z
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SUMMARY:Responding to the Climate Change and Health Crisis: A Framework for Academic Public Health
DESCRIPTION:The Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH) will host a framework launch webinar on Responding to the Climate Change and Health Crisis from 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET on Wednesday\, October 26\, featuring an expert panel that will discuss some of the challenges and opportunities it identifies. \nThe framework examines climate change and health in four primary domains – Education and Training\, Research\, Practice\, and Policy and Advocacy – and considers three cross-cutting themes: Environmental Justice\, Social Justice\, and Health Equity; Interprofessional and Interdisciplinary Collaborations; and Partnerships for Impact. The framework concludes with a set of evidence-based principles and recommendations – for both schools and programs of public health (SPPH) and ASPPH as a whole – to take collective action and work with vested partners to reduce the impacts of climate change on population health. \nThe framework was developed by the ASPPH Task Force on Climate Change and Health\, comprised of experts in a range of climate change and health-related topics from across our member schools and programs\, with feedback from members and partners. In conjunction\, we are also releasing ASPPH’s statement of commitment to addressing climate change and health. \nPlease visit ASPPH for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/responding-to-the-climate-change-and-health-crisis-framework-for-academic-public-health/
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast
LOCATION:
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221029
DTSTAMP:20220921T222128Z
CREATED:20220921T222128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T222128Z
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SUMMARY:Best Practices: Modeling Approaches to Support Generic Product Development
DESCRIPTION:FDA and the Center for Research on Complex Generics (CRCG) will host a free public workshop on October 27-28\, 2022: Best Practices for Utilizing Modeling Approaches to Support Generic Product Development \nThe purpose of this two-day workshop is to discuss and illustrate how generic product developers can utilize modeling approaches in conjunction with in vitro data and other knowledge to support the development of complex generics that may otherwise rely upon challenging in vivo studies to demonstrate bioequivalence. \nThis workshop will engage experts from regulatory agencies\, the generic drug industry\, consultants\, academia\, and others in the field of modeling and simulation to discuss the opportunities and best practices for incorporating modeling and simulation approaches into generic drug development programs and regulatory submissions. The workshop will also identify commonalities in methodologies/workflows or in silico models supporting alternative BE approaches and clarify how a model master file may be leveraged to advance drug product development\, facilitate regulatory assessment\, and streamline drug product approval. \nFDA and the CRCG—which is a collaboration between the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy and the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy—are dedicated to advancing programs that stimulate scientific dialogue\, disseminate current insights about complex generics\, and generate new knowledge in support of FDA’s mission to promote and protect the public health by increasing access to safe and effective generic medicines. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nUse of model integrated evidence to support demonstrations of BE in a regulatory context\nUse of the same or similar model or modeling strategy across multiple submissions related to complex drug products\nMechanistic modeling approaches supporting BE assessments for oral drug products\nApplications of quantitative comparative approaches to support the development of complex generic drug products\nCase examples supporting the recently introduced concept of “model master files”\n\nPlease visit the FDA’s Best Practices for Utilizing Modeling Approaches to Support Generic Product Development meeting page for information on registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/best-practices-modeling-approaches-to-support-generic-product-development/
CATEGORIES:Government Hosted,Webinar-Webcast
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LOCATION:https://umaryland.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QLkZn5TbTYqu4F986aKD6g
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T150000
DTSTAMP:20221025T173153Z
CREATED:20221025T173153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T173153Z
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SUMMARY:Public Health Workforce Calculator: Staffing up to Achieve Foundational Services
DESCRIPTION:In 2021\, an analysis of the public health workforce found that state and local governmental public health departments need an 80% increase in their workforce to provide a minimum set of public health services to the nation. In response to this gap\, the Public Health National Center for Innovations at PHAB\, de Beaumont Foundation\, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Center for State\, Tribal\, Local and Territorial Support developed the Public Health Workforce Calculator to aid local health departments in estimating staffing needs to provide the Foundational Public Health Services in their community. Join us on October 27th at 2PM ET to learn more about the Calculator and how it can contribute to workforce staffing needs and planning for public health funding. \nWebinar Objectives\n– Describe how the analysis was used to successfully build support for health departments\n– Explain the intended use of the recently released Public Health Workforce Calculator.\n– Demonstrate how to use the Calculator\, including identifying the Calculator’s best use cases.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/public-health-workforce-calculator-staffing-up-to-achieve-foundational-services/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar-Webcast
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1316650817717/WN_273HybPhTfOA1Df_brsQNQ
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