On October 22, 2020, the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research’s (CBER), Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) will meet in open session, to discuss, in general, the development, authorization and/or licensure of vaccines to prevent COVID-19. No specific application will be discussed at this meeting. FDA intends to make background material available to
The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) will host a virtual Industry Day on October 27, 2020 to learn about U.S. Government medical countermeasure priorities, interact with the BARDA and HHS ASPR teams, and network with public and private sector colleagues. Featured speakers and breakout presenters will address the many ways BARDA is actively addressing the
The National Institutes of Health invites you to take part in a unique opportunity to learn more about working with the NIH grants process, programs, policies, and staff at the 2020 NIH Virtual Seminar on Grants Administration and Program Funding 27-30 October 2020. This seminar is designed for those who are new to working with
The National Academies Geographical Sciences Committee will host a virtual keynote talk on Oct. 27 on "COVID-19 and the Geography of Vulnerability". Our understanding of the geographic spread of COVID-19 has largely been based on national-scale epidemiological models, while the place-based responses to community-level impacts of the disease have mainly been informed by local-scale surveys
The One Health Academy will host "A Guided Exploration of COVID-19 and One Health" presentation via webinar by Dr. Jessica Petrillo on October 27, 2020. Jessica Petrillo, PhD is an expert on global health security policy working with diverse domestic and international stakeholders and partners to devise and implement strategic and innovative approaches to enable
Participate in this virtual listening session on Oct. 28 focused on the landscape of current COVID-19 testing strategies. Participants will hear from representatives of several large and mid-sized colleges and universities. BACKGROUND As part of its work advising the nation on responding to COVID-19, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) is holding
The National Virtual Biotechnology Laboratory Symposium will be held Oct. 28, 2020. This online event will highlight the impact the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Virtual Biotechnology Laboratory has had utilizing the unique capabilities of the DOE to tackle the science and technology challenges associated with COVID-19, and to discuss areas in which the
The Seventh Meeting of the Committee on the Assessment of the SBIR and STTR Programs at the National Institutes of Health will be held virtually on Oct. 28, 2020 5:00PM - 6:00PM ET. In response to a Congressional mandate, an ad hoc committee will conduct a study of the economic and healthcare benefits of the
Join the Schar School of Policy and Government and guest panelists to get an insight on how a Schar School degree can launch or advance your career in policy and security. Hear from industry experts on ways to research and build out a career roadmap from the scope of available opportunities. Panelists will share their
