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SUMMARY:ASM Microbe 2016
DESCRIPTION:The ASM Microbe 2016 conference is scheduled to take place June 16-20\, 2016 in Boston\, Massachusetts. \nThe event draws more than 10\,000 attendees\, and features over 250 sessions and more than 3\,500 posters. ASM Microbe is the largest gathering of microbiologists in the world and the premier global event that showcases the best in microbial sciences. \nThe event focuses on: \n\nApplied and Environmental Science\nClinical Science and Epidemiology\nEcological and Evolutionary Science\, Host-Microbe Biology\nMolecular Biology and Physiology\nTherapeutics and Prevention\nProfession of Microbiology\n\nPlease visit the ASM Microbe 2016 website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/asm-microbe-2016/
LOCATION:Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC)\, 415 Summer St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160620
DTSTAMP:20160803T042628Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20160803T042628Z
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SUMMARY:IAFC Hazmat 2016
DESCRIPTION:The IAFC Hazmat Response Teams Conference will be held June 16-19\, 2016 in Baltimore\, Maryland. \nThe Hazmat Conference is a four-day event offering hands-on training across a range of essential topics\, including: \n\nBiothreat response and sample collection\nIncident management best practices\nChemical and physical properties of hazardous materials\nRecognizing and responding to commercial explosive incidents\n\nPlease visit the IAFC Hazmat Response Teams Conference website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/iafc-hazmat-2016/
LOCATION:Baltimore Hilton\, 401 West Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160616
DTSTAMP:20160803T043953Z
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UID:14106-1465776000-1466035199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Preventing & Treating Biological Exposures
DESCRIPTION:The Eagleson Institute\, in partnership with the Elizabeth R. Griffin Research Foundation\, will host Preventing & Treating Biological Exposures – An Occupational Health Colloquium on June 13-15\, 2016 in Austin\, Texas. \nThis annual gathering brings together all those who help safeguard the health of biological laboratory workers in a highly interactive format that encourages sharing among the various disciplines involved. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nCRISPR – Risks and Exposure Recommendations\nInfectious Agents – A Case Study Based Interactive Session\nNew Guidelines for Viral Vector Research\nThe New Anthrax Vaccine\nCase Studies in Retroviral Vector Exposures\nSpecial Risk Situations in Research Animal Housing and Handling\nZika and other Diseases Transmitted by Mosquitos\n\nPlease visit the Eagleson Institute’s Preventing & Treating Biological Exposures event website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/preventing-treating-biological-exposures/
LOCATION:Eagleson Institute\, 161 Gate House Road\, Sanford\, ME\, 04073\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160611
DTSTAMP:20160803T045855Z
CREATED:20160105T224657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160803T045855Z
UID:13485-1465344000-1465603199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:CBW Symposium 2016
DESCRIPTION:The 12th International Symposium on Protection Against Chemical and Biological Warfare Agents\, CBW Symposium 2016\, will be held June 8-10\, 2016 in Stockholm\, Sweden. \nThe symposium gathers stakeholders in chemical and biological defense from around the world to discuss the latest in threat mitigation practices\, policies and equipment. \nTopics cover the full spectrum of readiness and response considerations\, from threat surveillance and mobile response to decontamination and forensic analysis. \nDisaster medical management\, nonproliferation\, countermeasure development and long-term impact of threat agent exposure will also be highlighted. \nPlease visit FOI’s CBW Symposium 2016 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/cbw-symposium/
LOCATION:Stockholmsmässan\, Mässvägen 1\, Älvsjö\, Sweden
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160609
DTSTAMP:20160722T175357Z
CREATED:20160317T191720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160722T175357Z
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SUMMARY:World Conference on Disaster Management
DESCRIPTION:The World Conference on Disaster Management will be held June 7-8\, 2016 in Toronto\, Canada. \nThe event draws professionals in emergency management\, business continuity\, disaster recovery\, risk management\, crisis communications emergency response\, and community resilience. \nHighlighted events and sessions include: \n\nThe Mysterious Respiratory Illness of 2015: Konkuk University\nBrazil’s Microcephaly Calamity: Blaming the ZIKA Virus\nEbola Field Lab Outbreak Teams: Challenges and Lessons Learned\nBuilding Local Networks Between Formal & Digital Responders\nEffective Whole Community Digital Communications Planning\nOperation Windshield and the Simplification of Emergency Management\nMass Care Planning for the Next Refugee Population Surge\nSocial Networks: Key to Effective Disaster Response in Africa\nDesigning A Model to Respond to Radiological and Nuclear Disaster\n\nPlease visit the World Conference on Disaster Management website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/world-conference-disaster-management-3/
LOCATION:International Centre\, 6900 Airport Road \, Mississauga\, Ontario\, L4V 1E8\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160610
DTSTAMP:20160722T175639Z
CREATED:20160317T182811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160722T175639Z
UID:14100-1465171200-1465516799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 18th Annual Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium will take place June 6-9\, 2016 in Emmitsburg\, Maryland. \nThe symposium brings together representatives of colleges and universities which have an existing hazard\, disaster\, emergency management (EM) program in place\, or are attempting to develop one. \nThis year’s theme is “Whole of Community-Talking About My Generation” – and features a generational panel discussion that spans millennial\, mid-level and seasoned academic\, practitioner and government perspectives followed by plenary dialogue to discover how to facilitate greater understanding across these outlooks in emergency management. \nThe symposium provides an environment to network with other academics\, gain exposure to successful programs and research\, learn about new resources and approaches\, and hear from practitioners and policy makers. \nSymposium workshops include: \n\nIntroduction to ArcGIS\,\nSurvey of HAZUS-MH\,\nHow to Teach Emergency Management\nEmergency Management Scholars Theory and Research Workshop\nCampus Resilience\, Readiness & CERT program implementation\nExercising Emergency Plans\nIntegrating Emergency Management Education into Your Institution\nAdding Critical Infrastructure Content to your Emergency Management Course\n\nPlease visit the Emergency Management Higher Education Symposium website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/emergency-management-higher-education-symposium/
LOCATION:Emergency Management Institute\, 16825 S Seton Ave\, Emmitsburg\, MD\, 21727\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160603
DTSTAMP:20160505T172108Z
CREATED:20160115T220430Z
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SUMMARY:CBRNe Convergence Asia 2016
DESCRIPTION:CBRNe Convergence Asia 2016 will be held June 1-2\, 2016 in Tokyo\, Japan. \nOrganized by CBRNe World\, the event features a 2-day congress of regional experts highlighting CBRNe defense best practices and technology solutions\, with a live demo on the morning of the second day. \nThe event has drawn regional support from the Tokyo Metropolitan Police and the Chemical School of the Ground Self Defence Force to ensure delegates are able to gain real-world insights into the workings of Japanese CBRN. \nPlease visit CBRNe World’s CBRNe Convergence Asia 2016 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/cbrne-convergence-asia/
LOCATION:Tokyo Marriott Hotel\, 4-7-36\, Kitashinagawa\, Tokyo\, Shinagawa-ku\, 140-0001\, Japan
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160603
DTSTAMP:20160309T183623Z
CREATED:20160309T183623Z
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UID:14028-1464652800-1464911999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:NCT CBRNe USA 2016
DESCRIPTION:IB Consultancy’s NCT CBRNe USA 2016 conference will be held May 29 – June 2\, 2016 in Washington\, D.C. \nThe event provides a forum for military\, government agencies\, civilian first responders and industry to discuss crucial challenges of CBRNe. \nThe Non-Conventional Threat (NTC) series is the leading CBRNe event series in the world\, globally established and known for prime regional CBRNe summits in Asia\, Asia-Pacific\, Europe\, and the Middle East. \nThis 2nd edition of USA event gathers leading subject-matter-experts and stakeholders in the field of chemical\, biological\, radiological\, nuclear\, and explosives (CBRNE) defense and security. \nPlenary speakers include Dr. Ronald Hann from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency\, discussing on-going efforts to enhance resilience against biological threats in the U.S. \nOther highlighted sessions include: \n\nProtecting The Warfighter: Stand-Off Protection and Medical Countermeasures\nInternational Lessons Learned in CBRNE Response and Organization\nDomestic Civil Support for Major CBRN Incidents\nConsequences Management for Critical Infrastructure and Urban Areas\nTerrorism\, Dirty Bombs\, Necessary Intel Solutions\n\nA life CBRNE Demonstration as well as a static equipment display are also planned for this year’s event. \nPlease visit IB Consultancy’s NCT CBRNe 2016 website for more information and to register. \n 
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/nct-cbrne-usa-2016/
LOCATION:Sheraton Pentagon City\, 900 S Orme St \, Arlington\, 22204\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160522
DTSTAMP:20160505T170412Z
CREATED:20160305T180025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160505T170412Z
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SUMMARY:Mayo Clinic Infectious Diseases Subspecialties Update
DESCRIPTION:The Mayo Clinic Infectious Diseases Subspecialties Update 2016 will be held May 18-21\, 2016 in Irving\, Texas. \nThis course focuses on an update in infectious diseases subspecialties\, providing a comprehensive review of infectious diseases that focuses on the clinical application of new developments. The course offers case-based presentations\, in-depth discussions and interactive sessions\, all geared to increase knowledge\, performance and patient outcomes. Attendees will leave with up-to-date\, practical information that can be applied immediately to their clinical practice. \nNon-tubercular mycobacteria\, antimicrobial stewardship\, immunocompromised hosts\, travel and tropical diseases\, infection control and prevention\, and difficult Staphylococcus aureus infections will be emphasized. \nPlease visit the Mayo Clinic Infectious Diseases Subspecialties Update 2016 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/mayo-clinic-infectious-diseases-subspecialties-update/
LOCATION:Four Seasons Resort Dallas\, 4150 North MacArthur Boulevard\, Irving\, TX\, 75038\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160520
DTSTAMP:20160505T174833Z
CREATED:20160405T174104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160505T174833Z
UID:14442-1463443200-1463702399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Health Effects of Chernobyl
DESCRIPTION:The Health Effects of Chernobyl: Prediction and Actual Data 30 Years after the Accident conference will be held May 17-19\, 2016 in Obninsk\, Russia. \nThe event covers a broad range of radiological sciences: radiation biology and ecology\, radiation epidemiology and dosimetry\, radiation protection and safety\, as well as matters pertaining to radiation emergency medicine and public health. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nCoordination of international efforts to strengthen global radiation safety\nEcological effects of the Chernobyl accident and impact on the environment\nDosimetry methods used for assessing population and individual exposures\nBiodosimetry methods for individual dose assessment (cytogenetic\, molecular assays\, EPR\, OSL/TL\, retrospective dosimetry\, internal contamination assessment\, etc.)\nRadiation associated risks of cancer and non-cancer outcomes among cleanup workers and population\nPsychological\, social\, and ethical issues related to the accident and interventions in response and recovery periods\nMedical preparedness and response to radiation emergencies\nRisk communication strategy in emergencies and recovery\n\nPlease visit the Health Effects of Chernobyl conference website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/health-effects-chernobyl/
LOCATION:National Medical Research Radiological Center\, Korolev street\, 4\, Obninsk\, 249036\, Russian Federation
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160520
DTSTAMP:20160505T180856Z
CREATED:20160205T190817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160505T180856Z
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SUMMARY:Vaccines + Therapeutics 2016
DESCRIPTION:The 14th Annual Vaccines and Therapeutics 2016 conference for biodefense\, antimicrobial resistance\, and emerging infectious diseases will be held May 17-19\, 2016 in Washington D.C. \nThe event will bring together government\, private company and other stakeholders from the U.S. and the rest of the world will discuss the future in the war against bioterrorism\, infectious disease threats and antimicrobial resistance and the importance of innovation in fighting back. \nThe conference will be preceded by the Symposium: Rapid Diagnostic Innovation and Preparedness for Public Health Threats on May 17\, 2016\, which will cover the latest ground-breaking research being conducted on infectious diseases\, AMR and pathways to regulatory approval. \nParticipating organizations include: \n\nBARDA\nBavarian Nordic\nCempra\nCenters for Disease Control\nDefense Threat Reduction Agency\nEmergent Biosolutions\nGeorge Washington University\nInfectious Diseases Society of America\nIntralytix\nJohns Hopkins University\nJPM Medical Countermeasures Systems\nMelinta Therapeutics\nNewLink Genetics\nNational Institute Health\nPublic Health England\nSanofi Pasteur\nSeres Therapeutics\nTexas Tech University\nS. Food and Drug Administration\nWalter Reed Army Institute of Research\n\nPlease visit Infocast’s Vaccines and Therapeutics 2016 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/vaccines-therapeutics-2016/
LOCATION:Almas Temple Club\, 1315 K St NW\, Washington D.C.\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160520
DTSTAMP:20160505T171748Z
CREATED:20160305T181331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160505T171748Z
UID:14440-1463356800-1463702399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:USPHS 2016
DESCRIPTION:The 2016 USPHS Scientific and Training Symposium will be held May 16-19\, 2016 in Oklahoma City. \nDrawing together members of the U.S. Public Health Service\, the event offers more than 70 track presentations on best practices\, case studies\, emerging trends and the latest research in public health will be offered. \nHighlights include: \n\nAn overview of efforts to address the Zika virus\nKeynote by VADM Vivek H. Murthy\, M.D.\, M.B.A. U.S. Surgeon General\nKeynote by Karen DeSalvo\, M.D.\, DHHS Acting Assistant Secretary for Health\nPanels featuring leaders from Federal\, Tribal and State Health Agencies\nA full-day of profession-specific content for environmental health officers\, health services officers\, nurses\, pharmacists\, physicians\, scientists\, therapists and veterinarians\nContinuing education credits\nAn exhibit hall featuring more than 75 vendors\nMultiple opportunities to network\n\nPlease visit the USPHS 2016 Symposium website for more information and to register to attend.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/usphs-scientific-training-symposium/
LOCATION:Renaissance Oklahoma City Convention Center Hotel\, 10 North Broadway Avenue\, Oklahoma City\, OK\, 73102\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160518
DTSTAMP:20160318T223619Z
CREATED:20160218T233251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T223619Z
UID:14117-1463097600-1463529599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Immunology 2016
DESCRIPTION:The American Association of Immunologists Annual Meeting\, Immunology 2016\, will take place May 13-17\, 2016 in Seattle\, Washington. \nAAI hosts the world’s leading annual all-immunology meeting\, bringing together scientists at every career stage to discuss their cutting edge research. International leaders in immunology and talented trainees will be coming to learn what innovations and biomedical advances can benefit them in their research. \nHighlighted sessions include: \n\nBacterial and Parasitic Infection and Immunity\nHost Defense and Immune Mechanisms\nEarly Innate Immune Response to Virus Infection in The Respiratory Tract\nVirus-Specific T Cell Activation\, Differentiation\, and Exhaustion\nCytokine Regulation of Immunity to Eukaryotic Pathogens\nNovel Vaccines/Immunotherapy Protect from Viral and Bacterial Infection\nMucosal Immunity to Bacterial Pathogens\nImmune Dysfunction During Influenza and Susceptibility to Secondary Bacterial Lung Infections\nVaccine Immunity to Tuberculosis: What to Target?\nT Cell Responses During Acute and Chronic Virus Infections\nTissue-Specific Effects of Cytokines and Chemokines\nRespiratory Viruses and The Host Immune Response\nPathogen Control and Evasion Strategies\nCytokines in Immune Regulation\nImmune Regulation at Mucosal Surfaces\nB Cell and CD4 T Cell Responses During Viral Infections\nMolecular Signatures of Eukaryotic Pathogens\nHow T Cells Remember Pathogens\nCell-Cell Communication During Viral Infection\nPutting The Biology into Systems Biology\nHow B Cells Adapt in A Changing World\nNovel Concepts in Neuroimmunology\nCytokine Signaling: Genes\, Genomes\, And Drugs\nRegulation of Innate Immune Pathways During RNA Virus Infections\nAntiviral Immune Responses at Mucosal Surfaces\nMacrophage Development and Function in Health and Disease\nInfluence of Tissue Environment On Macrophage Identity and Function\nIn Vivo Analysis of Macrophage Functions\n\nPlease visit the Immunology 2016 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/immunology-2016/
LOCATION:Washington State Convention Center\, 800 Convention Pl\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160515
DTSTAMP:20160409T163053Z
CREATED:20160409T163053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160409T163053Z
UID:14290-1462838400-1463270399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:ESPID 2016
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Annual European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases ESPID 2016 conference will be held May 10-14\, 2016 in Brighton\, United Kingdom. \nThe world of paediatric infectious diseases has recently been thrust into the spotlight with the current concerns over the Ebola and Zika viruses. Join thousands of clinicians\, researchers\, residents\, and students who come together each year for ESPID’s extensive scientific program. \nSession and presentation topics include: \n\nDiagnostic Tools for Infectious Diseases\nUpper and Lower Respiratory Tract Infections\nVaccine Immunogenicity\, Efficacy\, Effectiveness\nTuberculosis and Other Mycobacterial Infections\nEpidemiology and Public Health\nTropical Diseases\, Travel Medicine and Parasitic Infections\nEpidemiological Modelling for Immunisation\nHost-Pathogen Interactions – Infectious Diseases Pathogenesis\nAntimicrobial Resistance and Antimicrobial Stewardship\nZoonoses\, Vector-Borne and Emerging Infections\nPathophysiology of Host Response to Infection\nSevere/Invasive Bacterial and Viral Infections\nMucosal/Non-Invasive Bacterial and Viral Infections\n\nPlease visit the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/european-society-paediatric-infectious-diseases/
LOCATION:The Brighton Centre​\, King's Rd\, Brighton\, East Sussex\, BN1 2GR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160514
DTSTAMP:20160318T164504Z
CREATED:20160318T164434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T164504Z
UID:14113-1462752000-1463183999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:IRPA World Congress 2016
DESCRIPTION:The International Radiation Protection Association (IRPA) World Congress will take place May 9-13\, 2016 in Cape Town\, South Africa. \nThis year’s theme\, “Practicing Radiation Protection: Sharing the Experience and New Challenges” reflects one of the primary goal of IRPA – to promote global acceptance of the fundamental radiation protection principles of justification\, optimization and limitation as recommended by the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP). \nAnother area of special priority focus is the promotion of public understanding of radiation risks through the sharing of experience and identified good practices. \nHighlighted focus areas include: \n\nEpidemiology\, chemistry and biology as applied to radiological protection\nInternational standards and recommendations\nEthical aspects and radiological protection culture\nStakeholder involvement\nNuclear security training and education\nIntegrated management systems\nPractical applications illustrating radiological protection practice\nNaturally occurring radiation\n\nPlease visit the IRPA World Congress website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/irpa-world-congress-2016/
LOCATION:Cape Town International Convention Centre\, 1 Lower Long Street\, Cape Town\, 8001\, South Africa
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160507
DTSTAMP:20160318T160357Z
CREATED:20160318T160357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T160357Z
UID:14111-1462320000-1462579199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:iHealth Clinical Informatics
DESCRIPTION:The AMIA iHealth 2016 Clinical Informatics Conference is scheduled to take place May 4-6\, 2016 in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. \niHealth 2016 will include pre-conference workshops\, keynote talks\, presentations\, panels\, interactive discussions\, and poster presentations. \nHighlighted focus areas include: \n\nAnalytics and the Learning Health System\nPatient Engagement Strategies\nHealth Policy impact on IT Strategy\nInteroperability and Informatics Infrastructure\nPayment Reform and Value-based Purchasing\n\nPlease visit the AMIA iHealth 2016 Conference website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/ihealth-clinical-informatics/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Minneapolis\, 1300 Nicollet Mall\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160504
DTSTAMP:20160318T153111Z
CREATED:20160318T152340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T153111Z
UID:14110-1462147200-1462319999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Safety Cabinet Technology 2016
DESCRIPTION:The Eagleson Institute’s Safety Cabinet Technology course will be held May 2-3\, 2016 in Sanford\, Maine. \nThis course is intended for Biosafety officers\, principal investigators\, industrial hygienists\, facility engineers\, architects and certifiers. No previous knowledge is necessary. \nHighlighted course topics include: \n\nHow BSCs are constructed and function\nLaboratory ventilation equipment types\nWhat exhaust options exist for each type\nWhy HEPA filtration plays a key role in BSC operation\nWhat factors influence BSC performance\nHow to use safety cabinets effectively\nHow performance envelopes are used to select a BSCs set point\nWhen and how cabinet decontamination is performed\nWhat hazards are associated with decontamination and certification\nHow all required BSC testing is performed\nSelecting the appropriate BSC for a specific application\n\nPlease visit the Eagleson Institute’s Safety Cabinet Technology website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/safety-cabinet-technology-2016/
LOCATION:Eagleson Institute\, 161 Gate House Road\, Sanford\, ME\, 04073\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160430
DTSTAMP:20160318T145916Z
CREATED:20160201T155527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T145916Z
UID:14107-1461628800-1461974399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Medical Biodefense Conference 2016
DESCRIPTION:The 15th Medical Biodefense Conference will be held April 26-29\, 2016 in Munich\, Germany. \nThe Medical Biodefense Conference focuses on medical aspects of biodefense\, presenting the latest research findings and products in the areas of diagnostics\, treatment and prevention of diseases caused by highly dangerous infectious agents. \nHighlighted session topics include: \n\nAnti-Infective Strategies – Vaccines and Antibiotics\nBiological Threats of the 21st Century\nBiological Protection and Environmental Hazards\nDiagnostics – “Sherlock” at his best\nEbola Outbreak Response\nEmerging Diversity of Intracellular Agents\nEmerging Zoonotic Infections\nFostering Biosafety for a Safer World\nInteractive Voting Session – Case Reports\nMicrobial Population Genomics\nNext Generation Sequencing Approaches\nOutbreak Management – “Ready or Not – Here I Come”\nStrategies for Prepardness and Management\nTick-Borne Pathogens in Nature\nVirulence Factors and Pathogenic Mechanisms\nWhat should we learn from the Ebola crisis?\n\nPlease visit the 15th Medical Biodefense Conference website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/15th-medical-biodefense-conference/
LOCATION:Bundeswehr Medical Academy\, Neuherbergstr. 11\, Munich\, 80937\, Germany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160430
DTSTAMP:20160209T190239Z
CREATED:20160209T190059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160209T190239Z
UID:13828-1461542400-1461974399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:BSL-4 Quality Training
DESCRIPTION:The FDA and the University of Texas Medical Branch\, Galveston National Laboratory will host an “Achieving Data Quality & Integrity in Maximum Containment Laboratories” training course April 25-29\, 2016 in Bethesda\, Maryland. \nThe four and one-half day training program is offered annually utilizing expert faculty from the Food and Drug Administration\, academia\, and business and industry. The course includes laboratory activities conducted in mock Biosafety Level (BSL) 2 and BSL-4 training laboratories to emphasize the differences between biosafety levels and the complexity of conducting laboratory activities in a BSL4 laboratory environment. \nRead more: Quality Training for BSL-4 Biocontainment Laboratories.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/bsl-4-training/
LOCATION:Natcher Conference Center\, 45 Center Drive\, Bethesda\, MD\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160423
DTSTAMP:20160317T165318Z
CREATED:20160317T165318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160317T165318Z
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SUMMARY:National Rural EMS Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Rural EMS Leadership Conference will be held April 21-22\, 2016 in San Antonio\, Texas. \nThe conference gathers rural EMS Directors\, State EMS Officials\, State Offices of Rural Health\, Flex Program Managers\, hospital administrators\, elected officials\, medical directors\, EMS chiefs and personnel to explore the latest challenges in rural emergency medical services. \nHighlighted conference topics include: \n\nThe Future of Rural EMS\nCommunity Paramedicine\nTelemedicine\nEMS Sustainability\nMedical Oversight for EMS\nEMS 3.0 and it’s Promise for Rural EMS\n\nPlease visit the National Rural EMS Leadership Conference website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/national-rural-ems-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:Marriott San Antonio Riverwalk\, 889 East Market Street\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160423
DTSTAMP:20160317T164006Z
CREATED:20160217T173532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160317T164006Z
UID:14093-1461196800-1461369599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Mass Gathering Medicine Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Mass-Gathering Medicine Summit will be held April 21-22\, 2016 in New York City\, NY. \nThe event provides a unique conference & symposium for mass-gathering medical professionals to network\, learn from one another\, establish partnerships\, and understand the latest trends in medicine. \nHighlighted speakers include: \n\nMatt Friedman – Lead House Physician\, Madison Square Garden and Yankee Stadium\nPaul Arbon – Director\, Torrens Resilience Institute\nAndrew Bazos – Chairman of CrowdRx\nAdam Lund – Founder and Academic Director\, UBC Mass-Gathering Medicine\nScott Dennison – Director of Risk & Crowd Services\, SFX Entertainment\nDale Carrison – Medical Director\, EDC Las Vegas\nMark Camillo – Senior VP\, Contemporary Services Corporation\nRicardo Martinez – Senior Medical Advisor\, NFL Super Bowl\nLee Kaplan – Senior Medical Consultant\, 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics\nJeffrey Westin – Clinical Medical Director\, Burning Man\nEric Goralnick – Medical Director\, Gillette Stadium\nSheila Turris – Co-Lead\, UBC MGM Research Team\nSachit Balsari – Chief\, Global Emergency Medicine Division at Weill Cornell\n\nPlease visit the Mass Gathering Medicine Summit 2016 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/mass-gathering-medicine-summit/
LOCATION:TKP New York Conference Center\, 109 W 39th St. \, New York\, NY\, 10018\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160423
DTSTAMP:20160309T204519Z
CREATED:20160309T204519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160309T204519Z
UID:14032-1461024000-1461369599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:2016 Preparedness Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2016 Preparedness Summit will be held April 19-22\, 2016 in Dallas\, Texas. \nThe Preparedness Summit aims to provide participants exposure to current information\, research findings\, and practical tools to enhance the participants’ capabilities to plan and prepare for\, respond to\, and recover from disasters and other public health emergencies. \nThe event highlights current priority areas in public health and healthcare preparedness at the local\, state\, tribal\, and national levels; emerging practices and theories that can be applied to improve community preparedness and community resilience; and key resources and tools for responders and emergency managers. \nPlease visit the Preparedness Summit 2016 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/2016-preparedness-summit/
LOCATION:Dallas Hilton Anatole\, 2201 North Stemmons Freeway \, Dallas\, TX\, 75207\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160422
DTSTAMP:20160318T201430Z
CREATED:20160118T211030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160318T201430Z
UID:14116-1460937600-1461283199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:ICEM 2016 - Emergency Medicine
DESCRIPTION:ICEM 2016\, the International Conference on Emergency Medicine\, will held April 18-21\, 2016 in Cape Town\, South Africa. \nThe event focuses on important aspects of emergency medical care including pre­‐hospital care\, emergency nursing and clinical practices. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nHow to manage the infectious disease in ED: MERS experiences in Korea\nEM training in Sierra Leone: A pilot undergraduate program\nEbola West Africa outbreak control activities\nEbola treatment centers: West Africa outbreak\nThe reliability of nurse-led triage in post-Ebola Sierra Leone\nText message-based emergency medical dispatching for community emergency response\nPoint of care blood testing in the emergency department\nSupport for emergency nurses in Africa\n\nPlease visit the ICEM 2016 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/icem-2016-emergency-medicine/
LOCATION:Cape Town International Convention Centre\, 1 Lower Long Street\, Cape Town\, 8001\, South Africa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160416
DTSTAMP:20160309T173900Z
CREATED:20160309T173816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160309T173900Z
UID:14026-1460332800-1460764799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Radiation Safety Officer Training for Lab Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Harvard University’s Radiation Safety Officer Training for Laboratory Professionals course will be held April 11-15\, 2016 in Boston\, Massachusetts. \nThis training program aims to administer the skills needed to become a radiation safety officer able to implement a radiation protection program in laboratory settings.  Areas of emphasis are expected to include: \n\nRadiation quantities\, units\, and measures\nRadiation exposure\, biological effects of radiation\, and human health risks\nRegulatory requirements and radiation protection standards\nInstrument utilization and procedures\nRadioactive materials handling\, transportation\, inventory control\, and waste management\nGood management practices for radiation safety programs\n\nPlease visit the Radiation Safety Officer Training for Laboratory Professionals course website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/radiation-safety-officer-training-lab-professionals/
LOCATION:Harvard School of Public Health\, 677 Huntington Avenue\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160414
DTSTAMP:20160309T190046Z
CREATED:20160209T184756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160309T190046Z
UID:14030-1460246400-1460591999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:World Health Care Congress 2016
DESCRIPTION:The 13th Annual World Health Care Congress will be held April 10-13\, 2016 in Washington D.C. \nThe event gathers decision-makers from all sectors of health care to catalyze meaningful partnerships and change. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nPublic- and private-sector collaboration to help prevent and respond to devastating epidemics\nLessons from the Ebola outbreak including its impact on hospitals and health care resources\nSuccessful partnerships with governments\nLocal community engagement to catalyze change\n\nPlease visit the 2016 World Health Care Congress website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/world-health-care-congress-2016/
LOCATION:Washington Marriott Wardman Park\, 2660 Woodley Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160413
DTSTAMP:20160309T173037Z
CREATED:20160309T173037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160309T173037Z
UID:14024-1460160000-1460505599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:ECCMID 2016 - Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
DESCRIPTION:The European Congress of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ECCMID) will be held April 9-12\, 2016 in Amsterdam\, The Netherlands. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nDrivers of infectious disease emergence\nClimate change and infectious disease dynamics\nDisplaced populations\, political instability and emerging diseases\nEmerging and re-emerging vector-borne diseases\nInnovations in emerging disease detection\n\nThe event is co-organized with the International Society for Infectious Diseases and its Program for Monitoring Emerging Diseases (ISID/ProMed)\, Turkish Clinical Microbiology Society (KLIMUD). \nPlease visit the ECCMID website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/eccmid-2016-microbiology-infectious-diseases/
LOCATION:RAI Exhibition and Conference Center\, Europaplein\, Amsterdam\, 1078\, Netherlands
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160402
DTSTAMP:20160212T203436Z
CREATED:20160212T203436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160212T203436Z
UID:13836-1459209600-1459555199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:VEMA Symposium 2016
DESCRIPTION:The Virginia Emergency Management Symposium 2016 will be held March 29 – April 1\, 2016 in Newport News\, Virginia. \nThis annual event provides a forum to discuss current trends and topics and share information about the latest tools and technology in emergency management and homeland security. \nSessions encourage stakeholders at all levels of government\, the private sector\, public health and related professions to exchange ideas and collaborate to protect lives and property from disaster. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nPatient Tracking During a Mass Casualty Event\nSpecial Event Incident Action Planning\nHighly Pathogenic Outbreaks & Emergency Preparedness for Avian Influenza\nLong-term Care Resiliency through Mutual Aid and Coalition Planning\nBuilding Partnerships and Bridges Between Sectors of Emergency Management\nInsights into the Post Disaster Recovery Planning Process\nSituational Awareness: What the Science Says\nLeadership During Crisis\n\nPlease visit the Virginia Emergency Management 2016 website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/virginia-emergency-management-2016/
LOCATION:Newport News Marriott at City Center\, 740 Town Center Dr\, Newport News\, VA\, 23606\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160401
DTSTAMP:20160118T011337Z
CREATED:20151218T010016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160118T011337Z
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SUMMARY:World Vaccine Congress 2016
DESCRIPTION:The World Vaccine Congress US 2016 will be held March 29-31\, 2016 in Washington\, DC. \nThe event draws more than 150 elite speakers and 500 attendees from across big pharma\, biotech\, academics and government organizations. \n7 different conference streams are available\, including for Emerging & Re-Emerging Diseases; Influenza & Respiratory; and Clinical Trials conference tracks. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nDevelopment of universal flu vaccines\nRSV\, MERS and Pneumococcal countermeasures\nOptimizing early formulation\nNovel immunotherapy development\nEmerging animal infections\nImproving clinical trial performance\nReacting to global threats like Ebola\, dengue and malaria\nPublic-private partnerships\n\nPlease visit Terrapin’s World Vaccine Congress website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/world-vaccine-congress-2016/
LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Washington\, 1000 H St NW\, Washington DC\, 20001\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160325
DTSTAMP:20160116T173858Z
CREATED:20160116T173858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160116T173858Z
UID:13619-1458604800-1458863999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:PERRC 2016
DESCRIPTION:The Preparedness\, Emergency Response\, and Recovery Consortium and Exposition\, PERRC 2016\, will be held March 22-24\, 2016 in Orlando\, Florida. \nThe event bring together healthcare\, medical\, public health and volunteer emergency management personnel involved in disaster recovery and response efforts to discuss shared practices in preparedness\, mitigation\, response and recovery. \nHighlighted sessions include: \n\nIntegrating Whole Community Inclusive Planning in the Emergency Management Process\nCertified Healthcare Emergency Professional Credentialing Course and Exam\nThe New HICS: What it Means and How to Make It Work in your Program\nCanine First Aid Demonstration and Hands On Workshop\n\nPlease visit the PERRC 2016 website for more information and to register to attend.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/perrc-2016/
LOCATION:Wyndam Orlando Resort\, 8001 International Dr \, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160324
DTSTAMP:20160309T170843Z
CREATED:20151201T180138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160309T170843Z
UID:13670-1458604800-1458777599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium
DESCRIPTION:DSI’s Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium will be held March 22-23\, 2016 in Alexandria\, Virginia. \nThe event gathers civilian and military stakeholders to discuss the latest challenges and solutions for chemical\, biological\, radiological and nuclear threats. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nTransformational Medical Technologies\nContamination Avoidance\nBiodetection Technologies\nDisease Surveillance\nCBRN Defense Equipment\nMedical Countermeasures Pipeline\nPoint-of-Need Diagnostics\nForce Protection Decisions\n\nPlease visit DSI’s Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium website for more information and to register. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of the Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/cbrn-symposium-2016/
LOCATION:Mary M. Gates Learning Center\, 701 N. Fairfax St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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