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Fighting the Next War: Defense Against Biological Weapons

Council on Foreign Relations 1777 F Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

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

Mass Drug Administration and Antimicrobial Resistance

John Snow Lecture Theatre - LSHTM Keppel Street, London, United Kingdom

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

Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT)

JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort 400 S Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL, United States

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

Detection, Countermeasures and Prevention of Chemical and Biological Threats

Ventura Beach Marriott 2055 Harbor Boulevard, 2055 E Harbor Blvd,, CA, United States

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

CROI 2019 – Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infection

Washington State Convention Center 800 Convention Pl, Seattle, WA, United States

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

National Health Symposium 2019

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, MD, United States

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

Vaccine Strategies for Endemic Fungal Pathogens

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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

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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

Call for Reports: Evidence-Based Practices for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response

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Committee on Evidence - Based Practices for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine s soliciting information to help inform the deliberations of a consensus study committee sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The committee has been charged with conducting a comprehensive review and grading