BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Global Biodefense - ECPv6.18.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Global Biodefense
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://globalbiodefense.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Global Biodefense
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20180311T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20181104T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20190310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20191103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20200308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20201101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Los_Angeles
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20170312T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20171105T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20180311T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20181104T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20190310T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20191103T090000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0800
TZOFFSETTO:-0700
TZNAME:PDT
DTSTART:20200308T100000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0700
TZOFFSETTO:-0800
TZNAME:PST
DTSTART:20201101T090000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20170312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20171105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20180311T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20181104T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20190310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20191103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20200308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20201101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T150000
DTSTAMP:20190621T173200Z
CREATED:20190421T173111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T173200Z
UID:29292-1560952800-1560956400@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Webinar: Local Health Department Role in Containment of Novel Resistance
DESCRIPTION:As issues with drug resistant pathogens have emerged across the country\, local health departments have been called on to lead and support the containment of novel or targeted multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs). Join NACCHO to learn more about the experiences of three local health departments who have been affected by containment events. \nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the experiences of three local health departments supporting containment responses\nIdentify the role of local health departments in containment of MDROs\nDiscuss how other local health departments may prepare for similar events\n\nREGISTER.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/webinar-local-health-department-role-in-containment-of-novel-resistance/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar-Webcast
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T150000
DTSTAMP:20190428T220121Z
CREATED:20190428T215932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190428T220121Z
UID:26501-1560348000-1560351600@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Cross-Sector Collaboration to Implement Health in All Policies (HiAP)
DESCRIPTION:NACCHO is hosting a Health in All Policies (HiAP) webinar series for local health departments. The goal of the webinar series is to provide an open\, informal space for dialogue and peer-to-peer sharing about challenges and best practices. \nThe webinars take place on the second Wednesday of the month\, and each month has a different theme. Each webinar in the series will be recorded and posted to NACCHO’s HiAP webpage; however\, the best way to ensure your questions are answered is to attend the webinar and participate in the discussion. \nWebinar 6: Cross-sector Collaboration to Implement HiAP\nWednesday\, June 12; 2:00-3:00pm ET \nThe webinar will provide an overview of Boston’s Health Equity in All Policies Taskforce and City of Boston departments efforts to apply racial and health equity lens to city programs and services\, with examples from Boston’s sidewalk equity\, public works and transportation equity work. \nRegister now.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/cross-sector-collaboration-to-implement-health-in-all-policies-hiap/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T200000
DTSTAMP:20190501T172329Z
CREATED:20190317T231744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190501T172329Z
UID:25407-1557946800-1557950400@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Emerging Infectious Diseases of Wildlife: A Biosecurity Threat
DESCRIPTION:A ChABSA Technical Seminar will be held in Gaithersburg MD and by webcast on 15 May 2019 on Emerging Infectious Diseases of Wildlife: A Biosecurity Threat. \nSpeaker Bio \nDr. Karen Lips\, Professor of Biology at the University of Maryland is the presenter. She has a B.S. in Zoology from the University of South Florida\, and a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Miami. She is a field ecologist who studies how global change affects biodiversity. She is interested in how the loss of biodiversity affects communities and ecosystems\, and how human activities contribute to the spread of disease and loss of biodiversity. Dr. Lips was a Jefferson Science Fellow at the Department of State\, where she worked in the Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs\, in the Office of Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs\, and where she served as an Embassy Science Fellow in Colombia. Dr. Lips is a Research Associate at the US Museum of Natural History\, an AAAS Leshner Leadership Public Engagement Fellow\, an AAAS Fellow\, an ESA Fellow\, and an Aldo Leopold Leadership Fellow. She was awarded the President’s Award of the Chicago Zoological Society\, a Bay and Paul Biodiversity Leadership Award\, the Sabin Amphibian Conservation Award in 2012\, and the inaugural UMD Impact Communicator Award. Dr. Lips is interested in increasing engagement on environmental issues\, promoting scientific leadership\, and fostering international scientific collaborations.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/emerging-infectious-diseases-of-wildlife-a-biosecurity-threat/
LOCATION:Medimmune\, One Medimmune Way\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20878\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar-Webcast
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190507
DTSTAMP:20190429T045256Z
CREATED:20190407T023001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T045256Z
UID:25856-1557100800-1557187199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:National Network of Libraries of Medicine Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon
DESCRIPTION:The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM) is continuing its efforts to improve consumer health information on Wikipedia with its third Edit-a-Thon on May 6\, 2019. \nUsing trusted National Library of Medicine resources like PubMed\, MedlinePlus\, and Genetics Home Reference\, NNLM will be working to add citations to existing Wikipedia articles related to health equity. \nCheck out nnlm.gov/wiki to learn more about the event and make sure to follow along on Twitter throughout the day with the hashtag #citeNLM to ask questions\, post photos\, and share your Wikipedia experience. See you on May 6! \nEditor’s note: Please follow their lead and lend your expertise in Infectious Diseases to improve Wikipedia entries.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/nnlm-spring-2019-wikipedia-edit-a-thon/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190314
DTSTAMP:20190308T222641Z
CREATED:20190304T173047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190308T222641Z
UID:24529-1552435200-1552521599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:CDC Second Wednesday Webinar: Medical Countermeasure Planning
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will present the March Second Wednesday Webinar from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT on Wednesday\, March 13. The presentation will highlight anthrax and pandemic influenza readiness key components in preparation for the next Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) cooperative agreement performance period. \nRegistration is not required to join this webinar via Adobe Connect. Participants can log onto https://adobeconnect.cdc.gov/r6ooog3mlz5/ to view the webinar. To listen to the audio portion via a phone line\, dial 1-888-455-3007 and enter participant passcode 4330935. \nCEUs will not be offered for this presentation. For more information on the Second Wednesday Webinar series\, contact preparedness@cdc.gov \nBackground: PHEP is a critical source of funding for state\, local\, and territorial public health departments. Since 2002\, the PHEP cooperative agreement has provided assistance to public health departments across the nation. This helps health departments build and strengthen their abilities to effectively respond to a range of public health threats\, including infectious diseases\, natural disasters\, and biological\, chemical\, nuclear\, and radiological events. Preparedness activities funded by the PHEP cooperative agreement specifically targeted the development of emergency-ready public health departments that are flexible and adaptable. \nIn response to the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic\, CDC also helped communities through the Public Health Emergency Response grant to increase state and local preparedness and response capacity during the pandemic. The recipients included the 62 PHEP awardees.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/cdc-second-wednesday-webinar-medical-countermeasure-planning/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://globalbiodefense.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cdc-medical-countermeasure-planning-webinar-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190312T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190312T200000
DTSTAMP:20190310T002256Z
CREATED:20190210T195745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190310T002256Z
UID:21875-1552417200-1552420800@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Biosafety Concerns of Cell Sorting: Policies\, Procedures\, and PPE
DESCRIPTION:The ChABSA will host a technical seminar by Drs. Kristen Reifel and Brandon Swan on the biosafety concerns involved in cell sorting on March 12\, 2019 in Frederick\, Md. Remote participation is available via webcast. \nDr. Kristen M. Reifel is a Principal Investigator in the Genomics group at the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC). She is also a member of the International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC) Biosafety Committee\, and recently selected as an ISAC Shared Resource Laboratory Emerging Leader. \nDr. Brandon K. Swan is a Principal Investigator in the Genomics group at NBACC. He received his PhD in Marine Science from the University of California\, Santa Barbara and was a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Single Cell Genomics Center located at the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences\, the first user facility established for single cell genomic sequencing. \nRegistration for the event is required. \nThe Chesapeake Area Biological Safety Association (ChABSA)\, is an incorporated\, non-profit organization that is an affiliate of the American Biological Safety Association (ABSA). ChABSA was established in 1987 by local area members of ABSA with a similar interest in the safety of research using microorganisms and recombinant DNA.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/biosafety-concerns-of-cell-sorting-policies-procedures-and-ppe/
LOCATION:Hood College Coblentz Hall\, 650 Blazer Trail\, Frederick\, MD\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://globalbiodefense.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/biosafety-concerns-cell-sorting.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190312T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190312T140000
DTSTAMP:20190309T183541Z
CREATED:20190215T182040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190309T183541Z
UID:24618-1552395600-1552399200@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Planning Webinar: Tools and Resources for Upcoming National Infant Immunization Week
DESCRIPTION:Join the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for a planning webinar on 12 March 2019 to learn about National Infant Immunization Week planning tools\, digital communication resources\, and how to get involved with CDC activities planned for the week. \nThis year marks the 25th anniversary of National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW). From April 27-May 4\, 2019\, NIIW will highlight the importance of protecting infants from vaccine-preventable diseases and will celebrate the achievements of immunization programs in promoting healthy communities throughout the United States. \nPlease visit the registration website and sign up today.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/planning-webinar-tools-and-resources-for-upcoming-national-infant-immunization-week/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Awareness Event,Webinar-Webcast
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://globalbiodefense.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/national-infant-immunization-week.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Public Health Foundation":MAILTO:info@phf.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190314
DTSTAMP:20220906T195454Z
CREATED:20190208T212321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T195454Z
UID:23475-1552348800-1552521599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Long-Term Health Monitoring following Nuclear & Radiological Emergencies
DESCRIPTION:The National Academies’ Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board (NRSB) will host “Challenges in Initiating and Conducting Long-Term Health Monitoring of Populations following Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies in the United States: A Workshop” on 12-13 March 2019 in Washington\, D.C. \nWorkshop participants will discuss the following topics: \n\nEnvironmental Consequences of Radioactive Material following a Nuclear or Radiological Incident\nThe need to Prepare for Population Monitoring\nRadiation Dose Reconstruction\nBiodosimetry Tools for Long-Term Health Monitoring\nFollow-up of the Atomic Bombing Survivors\nCommunicating Health Monitoring Following the Salisbury Nerve Agent Attack\nThe Chernobyl Registry\nDosimetry During the Radiological Accident in Goiânia\nThe Fukushima Registry\nRadiation Screening/Decontamination\nMedical Management of Radiation Incidents\nLong-Term Strategies for Thyroid Health Monitoring after Nuclear Accidents\nLessons Learned from Setting up Population Monitoring Registries\nThe Las Vegas Mass Shooting\nOperational Considerations for Setting up and Maintaining a Radiation Registry\n\nAttend in-person or via webcast. Please visit the event registration page for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/long-term-health-monitoring-following-nuclear-radiological-emergencies/
LOCATION:Keck Center\, 500 5th Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar-Webcast
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://globalbiodefense.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/nuclear-radiation-studies-board-12mar.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190305
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190307
DTSTAMP:20190429T044246Z
CREATED:20190224T202524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T044246Z
UID:23766-1551744000-1551916799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Vaccine Strategies for Endemic Fungal Pathogens
DESCRIPTION:The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) will host a Vaccine Strategies for Endemic Fungal Pathogens meeting on 5-6 March 2019 to discuss the scope of endemic fungal disease\, learn about the latest discoveries\, and determine actionable steps to advance fungal vaccines. \nThis meeting will take place at the NIAID Conference Center in Rockville\, Maryland and also be webcast. Please indicate when registering whether you will be attending in person or via webcast. Editor’s note: This event registration is now closed (1 Mar). If you need to register for the webcast\, please contact Christina McCormick\, christina.mccormick@nih.gov. \nHighlighted agenda topics include: \n\nDefending against the Endemic Systemic Mycoses: Advances\, Challenges and Opportunities\nDesigning and Building the Next Generation of Vaccine Adjuvants\nHost Defense Against Dimorphic Fungal Pathogens: Critical Lessons from Inherited\nand Acquired Human Immunodeficiencies\nVaccines to Prevent Coccidioidomycosis: 60 Years and Counting\nChallenges in a Coccidiodal Vaccine Development\nUpdate in Histoplasmosis and Blastomycosis Epidemiology\nUpdate on Cross-Kingdom Vaccine: Scientific and Developmental Challenges\nNIAID Support for Vaccine Development\nImmunity to Valley Fever: Of Mice and Men\nAdjuvants for Fungal Vaccines\nEndemic Mycoses in Asia\nEpidemiology of Coccidioidomycosis in the United States: With New Insights from the Southern California Experience\nSpeciation of Coccidioides and Potential Biomarkers\n\nPlease visit the Vaccine Strategies for Endemic Fungal Pathogens website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/vaccine-strategies-for-endemic-fungal-pathogens/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190221
DTSTAMP:20190429T044315Z
CREATED:20190121T182518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T044315Z
UID:20647-1550620800-1550707199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Mass Drug Administration and Antimicrobial Resistance
DESCRIPTION:The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Antimicrobial Resistance Center\, together with the MARCH and Malaria Centres will jointly host the Mass Drug Administration and Antimicrobial Resistance Symposium on 20 February 2019 in London\, UK and by live stream. \nMass Drug Administration is an intervention proposed to reduce morbidity and mortality of entire populations. This symposium will bring together academics from a range of relevant disciplines to discuss the state of evidence\, and draw out a future integrated research agenda that addresses potential hurdles with this approach\, including concerns about antimicrobial resistance. \nPlease visit the LSHTM Antimicrobial Resistance Centre’s website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/mass-drug-administration-antimicrobial-resistance/
LOCATION:John Snow Lecture Theatre – LSHTM\, Keppel Street\, London\, WC1E 7HT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar-Webcast
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://globalbiodefense.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/mass-drug-administration-amr-lshtm.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190205T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190205T153000
DTSTAMP:20190125T022341Z
CREATED:20190115T023245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T022341Z
UID:20475-1549362600-1549380600@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Fighting the Next War: Defense Against Biological Weapons
DESCRIPTION:The Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense will host an in-depth discussion on the role of the U.S. Defense Department in biodefense on February 5th\, 2019 in Washington\, DC. \nParticipants will share their experiences regarding the current threat environment\, research and development programs\, and the Department’s biodefense policies. \nRSVP by January 30\, 2019. Attendance is free\, but registration is required. This event will also be webcast.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/fighting-the-next-war-defense-against-biological-weapons/
LOCATION:Council on Foreign Relations\, 1777 F Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://globalbiodefense.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/blue-ribbon-study-panel-biodefense.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190205
DTSTAMP:20190121T195504Z
CREATED:20190121T195112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190121T195504Z
UID:21908-1549238400-1549324799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:National Toxicology Program Peer-Review Meeting on Effects of Sarin Exposure
DESCRIPTION:The National Toxicology Program will host a public webinar on 4 Feb 2019 to discuss the draft findings of a systematic review to evaluate the evidence for long-term neurological effects in humans and animals following acute exposure to sarin. \nSarin is a highly toxic organophosphorus nerve agent that was developed for chemical warfare during World War II and continues to be used as a weapon. Long-term neurological effects of acute exposure to sarin are not well characterized. \nRegistration is required for attendance and to present oral comments. The webcast is open to the public. \nLearn more: Long-Term Effects Following Acute Exposure to Sarin Nerve Agent
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/peer-review-meeting-on-long-term-effects-of-nerve-agent-exposure/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://globalbiodefense.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/sarin-nerve-agent.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T140000
DTSTAMP:20190125T045928Z
CREATED:20190125T045201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T045928Z
UID:22193-1548765000-1548770400@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Fighting Ebola in DRC: New Tools and New Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Join Doctors Without Borders for a live webcast panel discussion on January 29 from 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EST on efforts to contain the current Ebola epidemic in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). \nMSF teams are responding to the second largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded\, trying to halt the spread of this highly infectious\, deadly disease. The epicenter of the outbreak is in a conflict area in North Kivu province\, making a rapid response difficult. \nPanelists will explore the evolving medical approaches to fighting the Ebola virus\, the initiation of a randomized controlled trial testing treatment options\, and the unique ethical and logistical considerations this outbreak presents. \nAt the time of the event\, tune in to the webcast here. \n\nKarin Huster\, MSF Project Coordinator\, earned a BS in Nursing from the University of Washington in 2005 and her Master in Public Health degree from UW’s department of global health in 2013. After nine years working as a nurse in the intensive care unit of a large trauma center\, Karin now focuses on responding to humanitarian emergencies\, either in a clinical capacity\, as a field epidemiologist\, or field coordinator. She has also worked as an advisor to the emergency response branch of USAID. Most recently\, Karin returned from DRC where she helped launch MSF’s response to the Ebola outbreak and later returned to manage an MSF transit center for people with suspected cases of Ebola. In 2014\, she worked as part of the response in each of the three West African countries affected by the largest Ebola outbreak in history. She has also worked in Iraq\, Bangladesh\, Nigeria\, Haiti\, and Lebanon. \nDr. Brian D’Cruz\, MSF Physician\, has worked with MSF since 2011\, and recently returned from MSF’s Ebola intervention in Beni\, DRC. In 2014–2015\, Brian participated in MSF’s response to the West Africa Ebola outbreak in Guinea. He has also worked at MSF projects in Burundi\, Central African Republic\, Syria\, and Chad. \nDr. Tomas Jensen\, MSF Tropical Medicine Advisor\, is an infectious diseases physician currently based in New York as an advisor on tropical medicine and epidemics for MSF. He started working with MSF in 2006 as a field doctor and has worked in several countries including South Sudan\, Ethiopia\, Zimbabwe\, South Africa\, and Zambia. After finishing medical school in Denmark\, Tomas completed infectious diseases specialist training in Australia and a master’s degree in epidemiology with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. \nThe discussion will be moderated by Sandra Murillo\, MSF-USA Media Relations Director.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/msf-fighting-ebola-in-drc-new-tools-new-challenges/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://globalbiodefense.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ebola-msf-doctors-without-borders.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181204
DTSTAMP:20181224T222714Z
CREATED:20181115T024057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181224T222714Z
UID:18849-1543795200-1543881599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:FDA Public Webinar: Genome Editing in Animals
DESCRIPTION:On December 3\, 2018\, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM)\, with participation from the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)\, will hold a public webinar about genome editing in animals. \nGenome editing is an innovative and rapidly evolving technology that offers many promising benefits to both human and animal health\, animal well-being\, and food production. This webinar is an initial step in FDA’s public communication strategy to help innovators understand FDA regulation and show support for safe and responsible innovation that benefits public health. \nThe webinar will focus primarily on the current scientific evidence\, promising uses of this technology in animals\, and the potential risks. It will also provide information about CVM’s flexible\, risk-based approach to the regulation of intentional genomic alterations to animals and address common misconceptions associated with the regulation of these products. A portion of the webinar will be dedicated to answering stakeholder-submitted questions. \nGenome editing in plants for human and/or animal food will not be covered. \nThe webinar is open to the public\, but advance registration is required to participate in the live-cast webinar. \nSee also: \n\nRegistration: CVM Public Webinar about Genome Editing in Animals\nFDA’s Regulation of Plant and Animal Biotechnology Products\nFDA Plant and Animal Biotechnology Innovation Action Plan\nCVM Update: FDA Announces Plant and Animal Biotechnology Innovation Action Plan\nStatement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb\, M.D.\, and Deputy Commissioner Anna Abram on the FDA’s new plan to advance plant\, animal biotechnology innovation
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/fda-public-webinar-genome-editing-in-animals/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://globalbiodefense.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/dna-genomics.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181126T190000
DTSTAMP:20181226T181110Z
CREATED:20181226T180747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181226T181110Z
UID:18701-1543240800-1543258800@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:A Century After the 1918 Flu Pandemic: Why Are We Still Concerned Today?
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Monday\, November 26\, 2018\, in Washington\, DC\, for a momentous occasion reflecting on the 100th anniversary of the influenza pandemic of 1918. A panel discussion entitled “A Century After the 1918 Influenza Pandemic—Why Are We Still Concerned Today?” cohosted by the National Academy of Medicine\, with the Forum on Microbial Threats\, will be held from 2:00 – 5:00 PM\, with an exhibit highlighting infectious disease outbreaks and a cocktail reception to follow. \nOur distinguished panelists will establish why pandemic influenza continues to be a major societal concern\, as well as highlight the global progress and benefits of driving science\, public health\, global governance\, and cross-sectoral alliances for pandemic influenza preparedness. An agenda for the event can be found here. A free live webcast will be available. Use this page to register for the webcast as well as the in-person event.   \nThe discussions will allow the following 1.5-day workshop\, hosted by the Forum on Microbial Threats\, to focus on the identified priority areas of concern for pandemic influenza and other emerging infectious diseases. For more information on the November 27-28 workshop on “Readiness for Microbial Threats 2030: Exploring Lessons Learned Since the 1918 Influenza Pandemic\,” please visit the event page. Public registration for the workshop is now open!
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/a-century-after-the-1918-flu-pandemic-why-are-we-still-concerned-today/
LOCATION:National Academy of Sciences\, 2101 Constitution Avenue Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast,Workshop
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://globalbiodefense.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1918-influenza-pandemic.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR