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Summer Workshop on Pandemics, Bioterrorism, and Global Health Security: From Anthrax to Zika

George Mason University, Arlington Campus, Founders Hall 3351 Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA, United States

Threats to global health security continue to evolve due to the changing nature of conflict, advances in science and technology, globalization, and the growing threat posed by emerging infectious diseases and pandemics. Pandemics, Bioterrorism and Global Health Security: From Anthrax to Zika is a three-day, non-credit summer workshop designed to introduce participants to the challenges

Managing Media Relations During a Public Health Emergency

Webinar

For the second year in a row, NACCHO is pleased to host a multi-part webinar series to help local health departments build capacity to engage in public health communication. Coordinated by NACCHO and the National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC), “Managing Media Relations” will help participants learn basic media relations principles; understand what NOT to say; understand how to

Proposals Due: RNCP-Wide Dosimetry Guidance and Monitoring of Sources and Irradiation Protocols

Global Biodefense Calendar

NIAID is soliciting proposals to assess the current state of radiation dosimetry within the Radiation Nuclear Countermeasures Program to develop a consistent means of comparison and reproducibility across institutes. Consider submitting an offer if you can provide services, facilities, expertise, and capabilities needed to develop a centralized dosimetry harmonization effort. Ideally, you will have preliminary

NASEM Workshop: Enhancing Private Sector Preparedness for 21st Century Health Threats

Virtual Event Virtual Event

The public is invited to participate in an upcoming workshop on Enhancing Private Sector Preparedness for 21st Century Health Threats on 19 July 2019. Hosted by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Board on Health Sciences Policy, the workshop aims to bring together public- and private-sector partners to discuss approaches to aligning

Social Media Monitoring in Public Health Emergencies Webinar

Webinar

The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) will "Social Media Monitoring in Public Health Emergencies" webinar on 24 July 2019 as part of a webinar series to help local health departments build capacity to engage in public health communication. Hosted by and presented by the New York City Department of Health and

Threat Reduction Advisory Committee (TRAC) Meeting

The Pentagon Washington, DC, United States

The Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Threat Reduction Advisory Committee (TRAC) will meet Monday, August 26 at the Pentagon to conduct SECRET and higher-level discussions and deliberations on the continued viability of the Chemical Weapons Convention and Biological Weapons Convention, in as far as current international agreements on chemical and biological weapons and the

Comments Due: 2019 Draft Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis, and Treatment of Lyme Disease

Global Biodefense Calendar

The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), American Academy of Neurology (AAN), and American College of Rheumatology (ACR) are now accepting comments on the “2019 Draft Guidelines for the Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment of Lyme Disease.” Feedback is sought not only from physicians and healthcare professionals, but also individuals affected by Lyme disease, such as

Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Summit

Dubai, UAE Dubai, UAE

The Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Summit will be held 9-10 September 2019 in Dubai, UAE. This event provides a pivotal platform to explore outstanding strategies in Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. Highlighted topic sessions include: Resistance and mechanisms of action of antifungalsImmunology of infectious diseasesClinical microbiologyEpidemiology of infectious diseases and public health concernsMedical and