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Fighting the Next War: Defense Against Biological Weapons

Council on Foreign Relations 1777 F Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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. Participants will share their experiences regarding the current threat environment, research and development programs, and the Department's biodefense policies. RSVP by January 30, 2019. Attendance is

Mass Drug Administration and Antimicrobial Resistance

John Snow Lecture Theatre - LSHTM Keppel Street, London, United Kingdom

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. Mass Drug Administration is an intervention proposed to reduce morbidity and mortality of entire populations. This symposium

Vaccine Strategies for Endemic Fungal Pathogens

Webinar

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. This meeting will take place at the NIAID Conference Center in

Long-Term Health Monitoring following Nuclear & Radiological Emergencies

Keck Center 500 5th Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

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. Workshop participants will discuss the following topics: Environmental Consequences of Radioactive Material following a Nuclear or

Planning Webinar: Tools and Resources for Upcoming National Infant Immunization Week

Webinar

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. This year marks the 25th anniversary of National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW). From April

Biosafety Concerns of Cell Sorting: Policies, Procedures, and PPE

Hood College Coblentz Hall 650 Blazer Trail, Frederick, MD, United States

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. Dr. Kristen M. Reifel is a Principal Investigator in the Genomics group at the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center

CDC Second Wednesday Webinar: Medical Countermeasure Planning

Webinar

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. Registration is not

National Network of Libraries of Medicine Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon

Online

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. Using 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

Emerging Infectious Diseases of Wildlife: A Biosecurity Threat

Medimmune One Medimmune Way, Gaithersburg, MD, United States

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. Speaker Bio Dr. 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