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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190221
DTSTAMP:20190429T044315Z
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SUMMARY:Mass Drug Administration and Antimicrobial Resistance
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMass Drug Administration is an intervention proposed to reduce morbidity and mortality of entire populations. This symposium will bring together academics from a range of relevant disciplines to discuss the state of evidence\, and draw out a future integrated research agenda that addresses potential hurdles with this approach\, including concerns about antimicrobial resistance. \nPlease visit the LSHTM Antimicrobial Resistance Centre’s website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/mass-drug-administration-antimicrobial-resistance/
LOCATION:John Snow Lecture Theatre – LSHTM\, Keppel Street\, London\, WC1E 7HT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar-Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190205T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190205T153000
DTSTAMP:20190125T022341Z
CREATED:20190115T023245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T022341Z
UID:20475-1549362600-1549380600@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Fighting the Next War: Defense Against Biological Weapons
DESCRIPTION: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. \nParticipants will share their experiences regarding the current threat environment\, research and development programs\, and the Department’s biodefense policies. \nRSVP by January 30\, 2019. Attendance is free\, but registration is required. This event will also be webcast.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/fighting-the-next-war-defense-against-biological-weapons/
LOCATION:Council on Foreign Relations\, 1777 F Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast,Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190205
DTSTAMP:20190121T195504Z
CREATED:20190121T195112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190121T195504Z
UID:21908-1549238400-1549324799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:National Toxicology Program Peer-Review Meeting on Effects of Sarin Exposure
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSarin is a highly toxic organophosphorus nerve agent that was developed for chemical warfare during World War II and continues to be used as a weapon. Long-term neurological effects of acute exposure to sarin are not well characterized. \nRegistration is required for attendance and to present oral comments. The webcast is open to the public. \nLearn more: Long-Term Effects Following Acute Exposure to Sarin Nerve Agent
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/peer-review-meeting-on-long-term-effects-of-nerve-agent-exposure/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T140000
DTSTAMP:20190125T045928Z
CREATED:20190125T045201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T045928Z
UID:22193-1548765000-1548770400@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Fighting Ebola in DRC: New Tools and New Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Join Doctors Without Borders for a live webcast panel discussion on January 29 from 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM EST on efforts to contain the current Ebola epidemic in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). \nMSF teams are responding to the second largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded\, trying to halt the spread of this highly infectious\, deadly disease. The epicenter of the outbreak is in a conflict area in North Kivu province\, making a rapid response difficult. \nPanelists will explore the evolving medical approaches to fighting the Ebola virus\, the initiation of a randomized controlled trial testing treatment options\, and the unique ethical and logistical considerations this outbreak presents. \nAt the time of the event\, tune in to the webcast here. \n\nKarin Huster\, MSF Project Coordinator\, earned a BS in Nursing from the University of Washington in 2005 and her Master in Public Health degree from UW’s department of global health in 2013. After nine years working as a nurse in the intensive care unit of a large trauma center\, Karin now focuses on responding to humanitarian emergencies\, either in a clinical capacity\, as a field epidemiologist\, or field coordinator. She has also worked as an advisor to the emergency response branch of USAID. Most recently\, Karin returned from DRC where she helped launch MSF’s response to the Ebola outbreak and later returned to manage an MSF transit center for people with suspected cases of Ebola. In 2014\, she worked as part of the response in each of the three West African countries affected by the largest Ebola outbreak in history. She has also worked in Iraq\, Bangladesh\, Nigeria\, Haiti\, and Lebanon. \nDr. Brian D’Cruz\, MSF Physician\, has worked with MSF since 2011\, and recently returned from MSF’s Ebola intervention in Beni\, DRC. In 2014–2015\, Brian participated in MSF’s response to the West Africa Ebola outbreak in Guinea. He has also worked at MSF projects in Burundi\, Central African Republic\, Syria\, and Chad. \nDr. Tomas Jensen\, MSF Tropical Medicine Advisor\, is an infectious diseases physician currently based in New York as an advisor on tropical medicine and epidemics for MSF. He started working with MSF in 2006 as a field doctor and has worked in several countries including South Sudan\, Ethiopia\, Zimbabwe\, South Africa\, and Zambia. After finishing medical school in Denmark\, Tomas completed infectious diseases specialist training in Australia and a master’s degree in epidemiology with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. \nThe discussion will be moderated by Sandra Murillo\, MSF-USA Media Relations Director.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/msf-fighting-ebola-in-drc-new-tools-new-challenges/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190201
DTSTAMP:20190304T044504Z
CREATED:20181008T172632Z
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UID:17192-1548720000-1548979199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:2019 ASM Biothreats
DESCRIPTION:The American Society for Microbiology’s 2019 ASM Biothreats meeting will be held January 29–31\, 2019\, in Arlington\, Virginia. \nThis leading annual event\, formerly known as the ASM Biodefense and Emerging Diseases Research Meeting\, is a forum for the discussion of new data from the research of microbiological sciences related to biodefense and bioterrorism\, the latest information on preventative modalities\, therapeutics\, and clinical diagnoses related to high consequence pathogens\, and the most recent trends in the management and planning of biothreat programs. \nA highlight of this meeting is Biothreats Peer-to-Peer\, a half-day pre-meeting symposium providing students and early career professionals the unique opportunity to make an oral presentation to a group of their peers. Speakers from the full Biothreats program have been invited to discuss their careers and job opportunities in the field. \nRegistration opens the second week of November. Please visit the ASM Biothreats website for more information. \nGlobal Biodefense in an official media partner of the 2019 ASM Biothreats meeting.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/2019-asm-biothreats/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Crystal City\, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190128
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UID:21876-1548633600-1549065599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:BSL-3 Laboratory Training
DESCRIPTION:UC Irvine will host an integrated course for high containment laboratory safety practices 28 Jan – 1 Feb 2019 in Irvine\, CA. \nBSL-3 Laboratory Training is a five-day intensive training for laboratory staff\, managers\, biosafety professionals\, and individuals with direct or indirect involvement with work in high-containment. These courses are designed to prepare individuals for the basics of safely working in and around BSL-3 laboratories and includes a mixture of practical and classroom courses covering: \n\nReview of biosafety principles and levels\nRisk assessment and management\nWaste management\nLaboratory management\nSafety procedures\nEmergency management\nBiosafety cabinet practices and procedures\nSmall and large spill decontamination\nDonning and doffing PPE\nLaboratory operations and preventative maintenance\nData and material management\nInventory and records management\nBiosecurity\n\nContact course coordinator for more information: Tran Phan\, 949-824-9536\, bl3train@uci.edu
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/bsl-3-laboratory-training/
LOCATION:UC Irvine BSL-3 Training Center\, 4600 Health Sciences Rd.\, Irvine\, CA\, 92697\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190129
DTSTAMP:20190125T024559Z
CREATED:20190112T234229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T024559Z
UID:21914-1548633600-1548719999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:NAS Public Meeting on Safeguarding the Bioeconomy
DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to an open session of committee members convened by the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine to review the U.S. bioeconomy\, assess opportunities\, and consider strategies to protect its intangible assets (such as data and intellectual property)\, while sustaining innovation. \n“Finding Strategies for Understanding\, Evaluating\, and Protecting the Bioeconomy while Sustaining Innovation and Growth” will be held on January 28\, 2019 in Washington\, DC and via Webcast. \nTo learn more about this study\, visit their website. \nThe study is sponsored by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/nas-public-meeting-on-safeguarding-the-bioeconomy/
LOCATION:National Academy of Sciences\, 2101 Constitution Avenue Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20418\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190129
DTSTAMP:20190125T013842Z
CREATED:20190125T013614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190125T013842Z
UID:22171-1548633600-1548719999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Comments Due: Code of Conduct for Timely Sharing of Pathogen Genetic Sequence Data During Outbreak
DESCRIPTION:A key concern in recent outbreaks has been variable timelines between the start of an outbreak and the public availability of the first and subsequent genetic sequences. \nThe World Health Organization (WHO)\, upon consultation with many stakeholders and institutions working in the pathogen sequencing arena\, is proposing elements of a code of conduct for genetic sequencing data sharing in infectious disease outbreaks. \nThrough this code of conduct WHO seeks to enable rapid international sharing of sequence data\, allowing public health authorities\, product developers and researchers to collaborate more effectively from a position of mutual trust with respect for submitters’ rights to the information they provide. \nThe draft document is available for public comment until close of business on 28 January 2019. Comments may be submitted by individuals or organizations\, and will be considered for incorporation in WHO’s final Code of Conduct.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/comments-due-code-of-conduct-for-timely-sharing-of-pathogen-genetic-sequence-data-during-outbreak/
LOCATION:Global Biodefense Calendar
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190125
DTSTAMP:20181224T220046Z
CREATED:20181109T052912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181224T220046Z
UID:18502-1548288000-1548374399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:NICBR Winter Symposium on Novel Therapeutics
DESCRIPTION:The National Interagency Confederation for Biological Research (NICBR) will host a symposium on novel therapeutics for infectious diseases\, cancer and autoimmunity on January 24\, 2019 in Frederick\, Maryland. \nNICBR is a consortium of eight agencies working in synergy to achieve a healthier and more secure nation. It serves as a framework for facilitating and encouraging interaction among the NICBR member organizations where there are areas of mutual interest. \nThe eight members include elements of the Department of Defense\, Health and Human Services\, Agriculture\, and Homeland Security: \n\nNational Cancer Institute at Frederick\nNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases\nUS Army Medical Research and Materiel Command\nUS Department of Agriculture\, Agricultural Research Service\nNational Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Centers\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention\nNaval Medical Research Center\nUS Food and Drug Administration\n\nCraig Thomas\, PhD\, NCATS will provide the keynote presentation on “Accelerating Translation: Strategies for Rapid Probe Development\, Drug Combination Discovery and Precision Medicine.” \nIf you are a researcher in the Frederick community working in these areas and would like to give an oral presentation\, please provide a short abstract by Jan. 5\, 2019. It is anticipated that the program will consist of selected oral presentations from the NICBR member agencies. \nRegistration is required. There is no fee for this event.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/nicbr-winter-symposium-novel-therapeutics/
LOCATION:NCI at Frederick Conference Center\, 549 Sultan St.\, Fort Detrick\, MD\, 21702\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190117
DTSTAMP:20181224T220022Z
CREATED:20181224T174544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181224T220022Z
UID:19294-1547510400-1547683199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Vector Control Workshop for Hurricane-Impacted Areas: Montgomery
DESCRIPTION:Two workshops will be hosted in January 2019 to help increase the capacity of local vector control programs in areas affected by Hurricanes Harvey\, Irma\, and Marie to respond to the increased threat of vector-borne diseases following these natural disasters. \nThe Vector Surveillance and Control Workshops will provide the same hands-on training\, tailored instruction\, and practical capacity-building activities targeted to vector control programs in hurricane-affected regions. \nLocal vector control programs in Alabama\, Florida\, Georgia\, Louisiana\, Mississippi\, North Carolina\, South Carolina\, and Texas are invited to attend one of the workshops. \nJanuary 8-9 in Charleston\, SC\nJanuary 15-16 in Montgomery\, AL \nThis training is organized by the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)\, in partnership with the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) and the CDC Academic Centers for Excellence in Vector-Borne Disease. \nParticipation is capped at 50 attendees per workshop\, and registration is free.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/vector-control-workshop-for-hurricane-impacted-areas-montgomery/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites by Hilton Montgomery Hotel and Conference Center\, 300 Tallapoosa St\, Montgomery\, AL\, 36104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20190105T173000
DTSTAMP:20181226T220509Z
CREATED:20181214T001809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181226T220509Z
UID:19583-1546675200-1546709400@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Innovations in Regulatory Science Summit
DESCRIPTION:The UCSF-Stanford Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI) will host the inaugural Innovations in Regulatory Science Summit on January 5\, 2019 in San Francisco\, CA. \nThe event is a gathering of leaders from academia\, industry and regulatory agencies to discuss the role of regulatory science in medical product development. This event will comprise primarily of panel discussions and short research talks by CERSI investigators on ongoing collaborative research projects with FDA investigators. \nHighlighted topic areas include: \n\nAdvancing Discovery to First-In-Human Clinical Trials for New Medical Products\nOverview of OneSource\nDefining the Strength of Evidence in Therapeutic Development\nBioequivalence and Excipients in Drug Products\nChemoinformatic Tools for Generic Drugs\nAcademia\, Government and Industry in Regulatory Science: Cross-Sector Collaboration and Avoiding Conflicts of Interest\nPatient Preferences in Upper Limb Prostheses\nPatient Reported Outcomes for Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery\nReal-World Evidence\, Artificial Intelligence and Novel Medical Devices\nThe Accelerated Digital Clinical Ecosystem\nIntracranial Closed-Loop Stimulation to Impact Depression\nAccelerating Clinical Trials in the Development and Approval of Innovative Medical Products\n\nMore information is available at http://regscisummit.ucsfstanfordcersi.org/
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/190105-innovations-in-regulatory-science-summit/
LOCATION:Mission Bay Conference Center\, 1675 Owens Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94158\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="UCSF-Stanford Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI)":MAILTO:info@ucsfstanfordcersi.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181215
DTSTAMP:20181224T223152Z
CREATED:20181201T173734Z
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UID:19521-1544745600-1544831999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:DARPA Panacea Program - Accessing the Dark Proteome
DESCRIPTION:The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Biological Technologies Office is holding a Proposers Day to provide information on the structure and objectives of the Panacea program. \nThe event will be held on December 14\, 2018 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM EST at the Executive Conference Center (ECC; 4075 Wilson Blvd.\, Suite 300\, Arlington\, VA 22203). Advance registration is required. \nPanacea aims to integrate systems pharmacology and advanced medicinal chemistry approaches to expand the human drug target space for therapeutic interventions in the areas of acute management of pain and inflammation and the improvement of physiological endurance under oxygen-limited conditions or environments. Panacea will support the development and proof-of-concept demonstration of a new integrated platform for the rapid prediction\, synthesis\, and validation of pharmacological interventions. \nNew drug development for the Panacea program will be focused towards solving two critical problems facing DoD personnel: alleviating pain/inflammation without unwanted side effects and positively mitigating metabolic stress. \nDARPA seeks to bridge the gaps between the chemical space required to identify and produce novel pharmacological interventions and the complex biological space whose functions must be quantified in order to predict and validate the benefits of those interventions for these two desired indications. \nThe success of the Panacea program will represent a paradigm shift in the new drug discovery process and provide new technology that enables more rapid\, safe and effective therapeutic drug development for military and civilian health. \nSpecifically excluded from this effort is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice\, that requires genetic manipulation of the intended recipient\, or that relies on discovering novel pharmacodynamic space for known therapeutics to identify additional indications. \nAdditional details\, including registration instructions\, are available at https://go.usa.gov/xP6hD. Please address administrative questions to DARPA-SN-19-12@darpa.mil\, and refer to the Panacea Proposers Day (DARPA-SN-19-12) in all correspondence.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/darpa-panacea-program-accessing-the-dark-proteome/
LOCATION:Strategic Analysis Executive Conference Center\, 4075 Wilson Blvd.\, Suite 300\, Arlington\, VA\, 22203\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Day
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181215
DTSTAMP:20181226T202352Z
CREATED:20181109T052911Z
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UID:18500-1544659200-1544831999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:2018 Arizona Biosecurity Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Arizona Biosecurity Workshop will be held December 13-14\, 2018 in Tempe\, AZ. \nThis two-day workshop focuses on community engagement with biosecurity concerns to foster awareness and stimulate a robust conversation about the ethical\, moral\, and social implications of novel biotechnologies. \nThe event will include diverse perspectives on biosecurity\, ethical consideration for novel biological applications\, and the future impact of biosecurity governance on society. \nBiosecurity practitioners from academic\, medical\, pharmaceutical\, and other industries will present. Special Agents from the FBI Headquarters in Washington\, D.C.\, and the FBI Phoenix Weapons of Mass Destruction unit assist in leading the workshop and also present on biosecurity topics. \nSubject matter experts studying the ethical\, legal\, and social implications of emerging biotechnologies.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/2018-arizona-biosecurity-workshop/
LOCATION:ASU Memorial Union (MU)\, 1290 S. Normal Ave.\, Tempe\, AZ\, 85287\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T210000
DTSTAMP:20181226T192958Z
CREATED:20181026T182648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181226T192958Z
UID:18743-1544637600-1544648400@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Rift Valley Fever: Preventing Deadly Outbreaks
DESCRIPTION:Join EcoHealth Alliance and a team of leading experts on December 12\, 2018 as they talk about the work they’re doing to stop Rift Valley fever outbreaks. \nMassive losses in livestock. Hemorrhagic disease in people. Spread by mosquitoes. Weaponizable. Rift Valley fever is a nasty disease capable of destroying livelihoods\, crippling industries\, and dramatically reducing food security worldwide. And we don’t know nearly enough about it. \nSpeakers include: \n\nDr. William Karesh\, EcoHealth Alliance\nDr. Melinda Rostal\, EcoHealth Alliance\nDr. Assaf Anyamba\, USRA & NASA Goddard Space Flight Center\nMr. Douglas Gorsline\, Defense Threat Reduction Agency\n\nWine and light fare will be served.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/rift-valley-fever-preventing-deadly-outbreaks/
LOCATION:Cosmos Club\, 2121 Massachusetts Avenue Northwest\, Warne Ballroom\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T150000
DTSTAMP:20181224T215804Z
CREATED:20181115T215304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181224T215804Z
UID:19282-1544623200-1544626800@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Food Safety Twitter Chat
DESCRIPTION:On December 12 at 2:00pm ET\, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Parents Magazine will co-host a Twitter chat with food safety experts and party planners who share tips on how to plan and prepare holiday meals that are safe\, healthy\, and worth remembering. \nHoliday foods can create lasting memories. On December 12\, CDC and Parents Magazine will co-host a Twitter chat with food safety experts and party planners who share tips on how to plan and prepare holiday meals that are safe\, healthy\, and worth remembering. \nChat Topics\n\nPrepare for your holiday meal—from the grocery store to your cutting board. Learn how to be the host of the season by preparing safe\, healthy food. Remember these simple steps: wash hands and surfaces often; separate raw meat from ready-to-eat foods such as salad; cook meat thoroughly; and refrigerate promptly.\nUsing a food delivery service or ordering takeout? Learn how to check for food safety when making a choice.\nAre you a host or a guest? Either way\, keep food safe when serving and transporting. Learn the best ways to keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold while going to holiday gatherings. Refresh yourself on the two-hour rule to keep germs off your buffet.\nProblem foods. Certain foods come with a higher risk of food poisoning than others. Learn which foods could make you toss your cookies if they aren’t prepared properly!\nEnjoy the leftovers. The party can live on if your guests take food to go\, but don’t give them doggie bags with germs! Learn how to store leftover goodies\, and how long you can keep leftovers in the fridge.\n\nLearn more.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/holiday-food-safety-twitter-chat/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181213
DTSTAMP:20181224T223117Z
CREATED:20180629T164005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181224T223117Z
UID:17039-1544227200-1544659199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:ASCB | EMBO 2018 Annual Meeting - Cellular and Molecular Biology
DESCRIPTION:The American Society for Cell Biology and the European Molecular Biology Organization 2018 ASCB | EMBO Meeting will be held December 8-12 in San Diego\, California. \nMore than 6\,300 attendees from across the global cell biology community will attend the four-day conference. \nHighlighted symposium topics and presenter specialty areas include: \n\nTranslational Research\nSuper Resolution Microscopy\nBig Data Science\nRNA Sequencing\nNeuronal Cell Biology\nCell Migration\nNuclear Organization\nMetabolism\nRegeneration and Morphogenesis\nComputational Biology\nLab Leadership\nQuality Control\nImmunology\nCRISPR/Cas9\nImage Analysis\n\nPlease visit the 2018 ASCB | EMBO meeting website for more information on registering\, abstract submission and exhibiting.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/ascb-embo-2018-annual-meeting-cellular-and-molecular-biology/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 West Harbor Drive\, San Diego\, CA 92101\, 92101\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181205
DTSTAMP:20191103T235730Z
CREATED:20181107T160853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191103T235730Z
UID:18271-1543881600-1543967999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Preventing Pandemics and Bioterrorism: Past\, Present\, and Future
DESCRIPTION:The George Mason University Schar School of Policy and Government will host “Preventing Pandemics and Bioterrorism: Past\, Present\, and Future” featuring Robert Kadlec\, M.D. Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) Health & Human Services on December 4\, 2018. \nJoin the Schar School Biodefense Program\, Schar Alumni Chapter\, and Dean Mark Rozell for an evening of connecting with alumni\, academics\, practitioners\, and students. \nHear from Dr. Kadlec about lessons learned for pandemic preparedness since the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic\, plans for implementing the new National Biodefense Strategy\, and the importance of education for the future of biodefense. \nDr. Kadlec spent more than 20 years as a career officer and physician in the United States Air Force before retiring as a Colonel. Over the course of his career\, he has held senior positions in the White House\, the U.S. Senate\, and the Department of Defense. Most recently\, he served as the Deputy Staff Director to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. \nDr. Kadlec previously served as staff director for Senator Richard Burr’s subcommittee on bioterrorism and public health in the 109th Congress. In that capacity\, he was instrumental in drafting the Pandemic and All-Hazard Preparedness Bill. Kadlec also served at the White House from 2002 to 2005 as director for biodefense on the Homeland Security Council\, where he was responsible for conducting the biodefense end-to-end assessment\, which culminated in drafting the National Biodefense Policy for the 21st Century. He served as Special Assistant to President George W. Bush for Biodefense Policy from 2007 to 2009. \nEarlier in his career\, he served as the Special Advisor for Counterproliferation Policy at the Office of the Secretary of Defense\, where he assisted DOD efforts to counter chemical\, biological\, radiological\, and nuclear (CBRN) threats in the wake of 9/11 and contributed to the FBI investigation of the anthrax letter attacks. He began his career as a flight surgeon for the 16th Special Operations Wing and subsequently served as a surgeon for the 24th Special Tactics Squadron and as Special Assistant to J-2 for Chemical and Biological Warfare at the Joint Special Operations Command. He was named U.S. Air Force Flight Surgeon of the Year in 1986. \nDr. Kadlec holds a bachelor’s degree from the United States Air Force Academy\, a doctorate of medicine and a master’s degree in tropical medicine and hygiene from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences\, as well as a master’s degree in national security studies from Georgetown University.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/preventing-pandemics-and-bioterrorism-past-present-and-future/
LOCATION:George Mason University Founders Hall\, 3351 Fairfax Drive\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181203T190000
DTSTAMP:20181225T173817Z
CREATED:20181111T161526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181225T173817Z
UID:18653-1543852800-1543863600@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Life Sciences Forum 2018: Public and Private Financing Markets
DESCRIPTION:Public and Private Financing Markets: What’s the Outlook for the Life Science Industry \nJoin friends and colleagues for our last life sciences forum in the 2018 series. Experts from JPMorgan will provide insight into recent market activity as well as their outlook for the future of the life science industry. In addition\, a panel of companies that have recently raised public and private funding will provide their perspective of some of the challenges and pitfalls involved in raising money during a volatile market.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/life-sciences-forum-2018-public-and-private-financing-markets/
LOCATION:NCBiotech\, 15 T.W. Alexander Drive\, Research Triangle Park\, NC\, 27709\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181204
DTSTAMP:20181224T222714Z
CREATED:20181115T024057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181224T222714Z
UID:18849-1543795200-1543881599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:FDA Public Webinar: Genome Editing in Animals
DESCRIPTION:On December 3\, 2018\, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM)\, with participation from the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)\, will hold a public webinar about genome editing in animals. \nGenome editing is an innovative and rapidly evolving technology that offers many promising benefits to both human and animal health\, animal well-being\, and food production. This webinar is an initial step in FDA’s public communication strategy to help innovators understand FDA regulation and show support for safe and responsible innovation that benefits public health. \nThe webinar will focus primarily on the current scientific evidence\, promising uses of this technology in animals\, and the potential risks. It will also provide information about CVM’s flexible\, risk-based approach to the regulation of intentional genomic alterations to animals and address common misconceptions associated with the regulation of these products. A portion of the webinar will be dedicated to answering stakeholder-submitted questions. \nGenome editing in plants for human and/or animal food will not be covered. \nThe webinar is open to the public\, but advance registration is required to participate in the live-cast webinar. \nSee also: \n\nRegistration: CVM Public Webinar about Genome Editing in Animals\nFDA’s Regulation of Plant and Animal Biotechnology Products\nFDA Plant and Animal Biotechnology Innovation Action Plan\nCVM Update: FDA Announces Plant and Animal Biotechnology Innovation Action Plan\nStatement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb\, M.D.\, and Deputy Commissioner Anna Abram on the FDA’s new plan to advance plant\, animal biotechnology innovation
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/fda-public-webinar-genome-editing-in-animals/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T190000
DTSTAMP:20181225T173240Z
CREATED:20181025T162434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181225T173240Z
UID:19077-1543428000-1543431600@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Terrorism\, Pandemics\, and Emergency Medicine
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Amesh Adalja\, MD\, a Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security\, will speak about the intersection of terrorism\, pandemics\, and emergency medicine on November 28th in Arlington\, Virginia. \nDr. Adalja specializes in infectious diseases\, critical care\, and emergency medicine.  He was deployed to Haiti with the US Department of Health and Human Services National Disaster Medical system after the 2010 earthquake.  He has helped develop emergency treatment guidelines for botulism and anthrax in mass casualty settings.  He has also served on a FEMA working group on nuclear disaster recovery.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/terrorism-pandemics-and-emergency-medicine/
LOCATION:George Mason University Founders Hall\, 3351 Fairfax Drive\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181129
DTSTAMP:20220906T195549Z
CREATED:20181026T175152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T195549Z
UID:18686-1543363200-1543449599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:APPS Pathogen Bioinformatics Special Interest Group Meeting 2018
DESCRIPTION:The Victorian branch of the Australasian Plant Pathology Society is hosting a Pathogen Bioinformatics special interest group meeting on the 28th November. \nThe scope of this meeting broadly encompasses the genomic and bioinformatic study of pathogen and pest interactions with their hosts. Similar meetings have been previously held under the name of the Australian Pathogen Bioinformatics Symposium\, for more information go to https://pathogenbio.info/ \nHighlighted sessions include: \n\nEmergence and evolution of plant infectious disease\nDeveloping innovative molecular tools for arbovirus surveillance\nEffects of seasonal drought and host identity on endophytic fungal communities\nSclerotinia sclerotiorum small RNAs highlight plant targets associated with quantitative disease resistance\nStudying roles of mycovirus in the three way symbiotic relationship between plants\, fungi and mycovirus through small RNA profiles\nSequence analysis for hyper-variable proteins: finding order in chaos\nShiny apps for ‘Omics research\nComparative genomics of the wheat fungal pathogen Pyrenophora tritici-repentis reveals ancillary gene groups\nDissecting the Parastagonospora nodorum-wheat pathosystem with genetics\nPangenomics and gene clustering of Parastagonospora nodorum\nMining Fusarium oxysporum for effectors\n\nRegistration will be free for APPS members and $25 for non-members \nWe encourage you to submit abstracts and expression of interest for presentations to austpathbio@gmail.com. \nFor further updates\, check https://pathogenbio.info/
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/apps-pathogen-bioinformatics-special-interest-group-meeting-2018/
LOCATION:AgriBio\, 5 Ring Road\, La Trobe University\, Melbourne Campus\, Bundoora\, VIC\, 3083\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181126T171500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181126T183000
DTSTAMP:20181226T174304Z
CREATED:20181108T012157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181226T174304Z
UID:18370-1543252500-1543257000@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:A Topsy-Turvy World Where Pathogen Sequencing Leads Infection
DESCRIPTION:The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine will host “A topsy-turvy world where pathogen sequencing leads infection\,” a lecture by Sharon Peacock describing how sequencing is being used to redesign hospital infection prevention and control on 26 November 2018. \nThe event is part of the LSHTM’s Global Health Lecture Series. \nSharon Peacock was previously Professor of Clinical Microbiology in the Department of Medicine\, University of Cambridge (2009-2015)\, and head of bacterial diseases research at the Wellcome Trust Major Overseas Programme in Bangkok (2003-2009). \nHer research group are located at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute where she is an honorary faculty member\, and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. Professor Peacock is currently on secondment to the Wellcome Trust\, where she works as an expert in residence with the Drug Resistant Infections Priority Programme. She is the founding Chair of the Surveillance and Epidemiology of Drug Resistant Infections Consortium (SEDRIC); a member of the Technical Advisory Group to the UK Department of Health Fleming Fund; and a member of the Steering Group for the UK cross-council antimicrobial resistance initiative.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/a-topsy-turvy-world-where-pathogen-sequencing-leads-infection/
LOCATION:John Snow Lecture Theatre – LSHTM\, Keppel Street\, London\, WC1E 7HT\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181126T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181126T190000
DTSTAMP:20181226T181110Z
CREATED:20181226T180747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181226T181110Z
UID:18701-1543240800-1543258800@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:A Century After the 1918 Flu Pandemic: Why Are We Still Concerned Today?
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Monday\, November 26\, 2018\, in Washington\, DC\, for a momentous occasion reflecting on the 100th anniversary of the influenza pandemic of 1918. A panel discussion entitled “A Century After the 1918 Influenza Pandemic—Why Are We Still Concerned Today?” cohosted by the National Academy of Medicine\, with the Forum on Microbial Threats\, will be held from 2:00 – 5:00 PM\, with an exhibit highlighting infectious disease outbreaks and a cocktail reception to follow. \nOur distinguished panelists will establish why pandemic influenza continues to be a major societal concern\, as well as highlight the global progress and benefits of driving science\, public health\, global governance\, and cross-sectoral alliances for pandemic influenza preparedness. An agenda for the event can be found here. A free live webcast will be available. Use this page to register for the webcast as well as the in-person event.   \nThe discussions will allow the following 1.5-day workshop\, hosted by the Forum on Microbial Threats\, to focus on the identified priority areas of concern for pandemic influenza and other emerging infectious diseases. For more information on the November 27-28 workshop on “Readiness for Microbial Threats 2030: Exploring Lessons Learned Since the 1918 Influenza Pandemic\,” please visit the event page. Public registration for the workshop is now open!
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/a-century-after-the-1918-flu-pandemic-why-are-we-still-concerned-today/
LOCATION:National Academy of Sciences\, 2101 Constitution Avenue Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181119T160000
DTSTAMP:20181225T173636Z
CREATED:20181024T222607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181225T173636Z
UID:18723-1542614400-1542643200@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:2018 Ebola Virus & Emerging Infectious Disease Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Virginia Ebola & Highly Infectious Disease Summit will be held Nov. 19\, 2018 in Winchester\, Virginia. \nHighlighted presentations include: \n\nFrom Ebola to Emerging Infectious Diseases: A Focus on the Frontlines\nEbola PUI: Laboratory Testing and Biosafety Perspective\nCenter for Domestic Preparedness Highly Infectious Disease Training\nValley Health System-Wide Exercise Panel Discussion\nEastern Virginia Healthcare Coalition Full-Scale Exercise Panel Discussion\nFrontline Hospitals and Assessment and Treatment Centers\nTour of Winchester Medical Center Unique Pathogens Unit\n\nPresenters for this summit include: \n\nMorris Reece\, Unique Pathogens Grant\, Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association\nMark H. Merill\, President & CEO\, Valley Health System\nLaurie Forlando\, DO\, MPH\, Deputy Commissioner for Population Health\nDirector\, Office of Epidemiology\, State Epidemiologist\nSyra Madad\, DHSc\, MSc\, MCP\, Senior Director\, System-wide Special Pathogens Program\nNicolas Cagliuso Sr.\, Ph.D.\, MPH\, Senior Assistant Vice President\, Emergency Management New York City Health and Hospitals\nLaToya A. Griffin-Thomas\, Ph.D.\, Lead Scientist – Bioterrorism/Special Pathogens Response Coordinator\, Department of General Services\, Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services\nSonya Lipscomb\, BSN\, RN\, CCRN\, CHEC III\, Central Lynchburg General Hospital
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/2018-ebola-virus-emerging-infectious-disease-summit/
LOCATION:Winchester Medical Center Conference Center\, 1888 Amherst Street\, Winchester\, VA\, 22601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181120
DTSTAMP:20181225T191703Z
CREATED:20181004T174759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181225T191703Z
UID:18708-1542585600-1542671999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:2018 Conference on Clinical Research for Rare Diseases (CCRRD)
DESCRIPTION:The Conference on Clinical Research for Rare Diseases – CCRRD 2018 – will be held November 28\, 2018 in Rockville\, Maryland. \nMany fundamental advances in medicine have come from the study of rare diseases and these have benefited common diseases. In order to assure the future of this research\, the training of the next generation of investigators in this field is important. \nAttendees have the opportunity to: \n\nMeet key leaders in rare diseases research.\nEngage in formal and informal networking and idea generation with other trainees and investigators.\nDiscuss career development and strategic planning for academic success.\nExplore research collaborations.\n\n For full details and agenNda visit http://www.rarediseasesnetwork.org/Conference/
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/2018-conference-on-clinical-research-for-rare-diseases-ccrrd/
LOCATION:Hilton Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Center\, 1750 Rockville Pike\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20181116T090000
DTSTAMP:20181224T222610Z
CREATED:20181112T220039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181224T222610Z
UID:18782-1542355200-1542358800@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Technologies for Responding to Pandemics
DESCRIPTION:DARPA program manager Col. Matthew Hepburn will discuss and demonstrate several novel technologies for responding to pandemics during a seminar event at Georgetown University on November 16\, 2018. \nFor sixty years\, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) of the Department of Defense has held to a singular and enduring mission: to make pivotal investments in breakthrough technologies for national security. Central to that mission is ensuring health security for citizens of the United States and protecting the armed forces from biological threats. \nCo-sponsored by Georgetown’s Center for Global Health Science and Security and the Global Health Initiative\, this event is part of a series of speakers addressing critical issues in global health in an effort to promote greater dialogue regarding pandemic preparedness. \nPrior to joining DARPA in 2013\, Col. Hepburn served as the Director of Medical Preparedness on the White House National Security Staff. \nRegister for the event here.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/global-health-diplomacy-and-security-technologies-for-responding-to-pandemics/
LOCATION:Georgetown University Maguire Hall\, 3700 O St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20057\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181118
DTSTAMP:20181224T222517Z
CREATED:20180629T170431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181224T222517Z
UID:17042-1542240000-1542499199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:IMOB 2018 - International Meeting on Optical Biosensors
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 International Meeting on Optical Biosensors – IMOB 2018 – will be held 15-17 November 2018 in Ghent\, Belgium. \nThe conference gathers experts and stakeholders in the field of biosensors to accelerate development of dynamic imaging approaches in all areas of biology and biomedical sciences. \nThe recent explosion of fluorescent biosensors development opens a new field of investigation by allowing the analysis of extremely specific biological events at the level of cellular organelles\, individual cells\, tissues and even entire living organisms in physiological and pathological conditions. \nAdditionally\, a range of new developments including optogenetic and optochemical tools allow systematic perturbation of biochemical processes while they are read out by optical biosensors. \nHighlighted session topics include: \n\nNovel Fluorescent Proteins and Specific Applications in Biosensor Imaging\nHigh-Content Screening Applications\nFRET-FLIM Imaging\nMonitoring Dynamics of Biological Events in Living Cells\nProbe Development\, Optimization and Performance\nPros and Cons of Various Detection Instruments\nSignal Quantification and Relevancy to Biological Event\n\nPlease visit the IMOB 2018 website for information on registration and sponsorship.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/imob-2018-international-meeting-on-optical-biosensors/
LOCATION:VIB-UGent Center for Inflammation Research\, Technologiepark 927\, Ghent\, 9052\, Belgium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181119
DTSTAMP:20181226T170546Z
CREATED:20181010T180907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181226T170546Z
UID:18617-1541980800-1542585599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW)
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week is November 12-18\, 2018. \nEach year in the United States\, at least 2 million people become infected with bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics and at least 23\,000 people die as a direct result of these infections. Many more will die from complications by an antibiotic-resistant infection. \nJoin the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on November 12 – 18\, 2018 to observe U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week. Federal agencies\, health departments\, professional societies\, corporations\, and advocacy groups from across the nation will participate in this effort highlight the steps everyone can take to improve antibiotic prescribing and use. \nAntibiotics save lives and are critical tools for treating a number of common and more serious infections\, like those that can lead to sepsis. However\, at least 30% of the antibiotics in U.S. outpatient settings are prescribed unnecessarily. Any time antibiotics are used\, they can cause side effects and lead to antibiotic resistance\, one of the most urgent threats to the public’s health. \nImproving the way healthcare professionals prescribe antibiotics\, and the way we take antibiotics\, helps keep us healthy now\, helps fight antibiotic resistance\, and ensures that these lifesaving drugs will be available for future generations.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/u-s-antibiotic-awareness-week-cdc/
LOCATION:Nationwide – U.S.\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20181112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20181114
DTSTAMP:20181224T222419Z
CREATED:20180703T203225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181224T222419Z
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SUMMARY:Superbugs & Superdrugs USA
DESCRIPTION:The 2018 Superbugs & Superdrugs USA conference will be held 12-13 November 2018 in Iselin\, New Jersey. \nThis 3rd annual Superbugs & Superdrugs USA conference will help participants to learn about pathogen focused drug development; discover the best methods to overcome bacterial resistance through novel modes of action; discuss the state of developments within the antifungal space; develop an understanding of funding opportunities which support antibacterial research and development; gain insight into new techniques through case-study examples of rapid diagnostic methods currently being used within the field\, making this event the perfect platform to strengthen knowledge in key principles. \nSpeakers include: \n\nAnthony Simon Lynch\, Senior Scientific Director\, Janssen\nWilliam Weiss\, Director\, Pre-Clinical Services\, UNT Health Science Center\nTina Guina\, Program Officer\, Drug Development Section\, NIAID/NIH\nMark Albrecht\, Project Officer\, HHS/ASPR/BARDA\nAntonio DiGiandomenico\, Principal Scientist\, MedImmune\nAndrew Tomaras\, VP & Director of Microbiology\, Bacterioscan\nDan Pevear\, Sr Vice President & Director of Microbiology\, VenatoRx\nIan Friedland\, Clinical Consultant\, ex-CMO\, Achaogen\n\nHighlighted session topics include: \n\nRapid Diagnostics for Drug Resistance: Are We There Yet?\nNIAID Funding and Resources for Development of Anti-Infectives\nOvercoming Bacterial Resistance Through A Novel Mode of Action\nAvoiding the Post Antibiotic Era: The Challenges and Solutions to Successful Commercialization of New Antibiotics\nEpidemiology\, Resistance and Treatments of GI Related Infectious Disease\nPractical Clinical Diagnostic Applications Using Laser Light-Scattering: Utility\, Adoption\, And Opportunities\nSupporting Antibacterial Research and Development\nDiscovery and Evaluation of Inhibitors of Intermediary Metabolism as Novel Antibiotics Against Gram-Negative Bacterial Pathogens\nCMC Strategies for Novel Antibiotic Drug Development\nPathogen-Focused Drug Development: Buyer Beware\nVNRX-5133: A Highly Potent and Broad-Spectrum Inhibitor of Both Serine and Metallo Beta-Lactamases\nA Novel Fluorocycline Antibiotic with Potent Activity Against Carbapenem-Resistant Gram (-) Organisms\n\nPlease visit the event website for further details http://www.superbugs-usa.com/GBDWL or contact Luda Durneva: +44 (0)20 7827 6000 ldurneva@smi-online.co.uk \nStay up to date by following SMi on Twitter @SMIpharm #smibugs and LinkedIn SMi Pharma. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of Superbugs & Superdrugs 2018.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/superbugs-superdrugs-usa-2018/
LOCATION:Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel\, 515 US-1\, Iselin\, NJ\, 08830\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:CBRNe Convergence 2018
DESCRIPTION:The CBRNe Convergence 2018 Congress & Exhibition will take place November 6-8\, 2018 in Orlando\, Florida. \nThis must-attend annual congress for the global CBRNE community is now in its 11th year\, offering streamed sessions\, demonstrations\, poster presentations and exhibits from the leading CBRNE solution providers. \nThe conference program is planned by Gwyn Winfield\, editor of CBRNe World magazine\, who brings together expert speakers from around the globe. \nHighlighted speakers include: \n\nHamish De Bretton Gordon\, Managing Director CBRN at Avon Protection\nRonald Hopper\, Assistant Special Agent in Charge\, Tampa Division\, FBI\nGareth Roberts\, Team leader\, CBRNE Covert Assessment Team\, South Wales Police\nChristopher Thomas\, Public Order and Counter Terrorism\, CBRN Team\, South Wales Police\nAllan Cordwell\, Head of Group Emergency Planning\, Resilience & Response Unit\nRebecca Earnhardt\, Unconventional Weapons and Technology Division\, START\n\nPlease visit the CBRNe Convergence 2018 website for more information and to register. Reserve your place in the exhibition by contacting David Levitt +1 443 605 2583 or James Ross at +44 1962 832536. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of CBRNe Convergence 2018. \n See also: \n\nCBRNe Convergence 2017 Summary\nCBRNe Convergence 2016 Summary\nHighlights from CBRNe Convergence 2016\nCBRNe Convergence in San Diego\nBattelle’s CBRNE Defense Leader Speaks at Convergence
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/cbrne-convergence-2018/
LOCATION:Rosen Plaza\, 9700 International Drive\, Orlando\, 32819\, United States
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