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. Sarin is a highly toxic organophosphorus nerve agent that was developed for chemical warfare during World War II
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
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
The Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) General Meeting will be held Feb 27 – Mar 2, 2019 on Marco Island, Florida. AGBT provides a forum for exchanging information about the latest advances in DNA sequencing technologies, experimental and analytical approaches for genomic studies, and their myriad applications. Highlighted presentation topics include: Heterochromatin and
The 2019 Detection, Countermeasures and Prevention of Chemical and Biological Threats Gordon Research Conference will be held March 3-8, 2019 in Ventura, California. Major topic areas will include novel imaging techniques that follow host response to chemical and biological insults, novel approaches to countering antimicrobial resistance, new detection technologies and the integration of understanding the
The 2019 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) will be held from March 4 to March 7, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. This well-respected conference brings together top basic, translational, and clinical researchers from around the world to share the latest studies, important developments, and best research methods in the ongoing battle against HIV/AIDS and related infectious
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory will host the inaugural National Health Symposium on March 5-6, 2019 at the Kossiakoff Center in Laurel, MD. The symposium will focus on the translation of advances in research and development to the delivery of care in all settings. Bringing together leaders in research and operations, this program
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
Submit Feedback on NIAID’s Research Framework for Antibacterial Resistance by March 8, 2019. NIAID is refining the five-year strategic framework for antibacterial resistance (AR) research and development, Antibacterial Resistance Program: Current Status and Future Directions pdf. Published in 2014, the framework identified the following priorities: Systems Biology and Antibacterial Resistance: New Directions for Drug Discovery Harnessing
