The National Academies’ Board on Life Sciences will host two panel sessions on October 16 on Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Life Science Enterprise and Inequities in the Life Sciences: Understanding the Issues. How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected research, education, and workforce in the life sciences? This session will explore short and
The National Institutes of Health will host a virtual learning session entitled ‘Innovations in Health Metrics Sciences: Measuring, Mapping, and Monitoring Morbidity and Mortality at the Regional, National, and Local Levels in Africa' on 21 October 2020 as part of the DS-I Africa Virtual Forum series. This session will highlight the emerging field of health
The National Academies’ Board on Life Sciences will host a virtual panel discussion on October 21, 2020 on Digital Genetic Sequences and International Data Sharing Policies. How does the complex policy environment affect sharing of genetic sequence data internationally to address critical and pressing societal needs? This session will explore the implications of ongoing international
The National Academies’ Board on Life Sciences will host a virtual panel discussion on October 21, 2020 on Biotechnology Innovations in the 21st Century. How is the convergence of the life sciences with other scientific disciplines and fields enabling new capabilities beyond medicine and agriculture? This session will explore innovations in biotechnology that leverage advances
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
