The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will host a public workshop entitled “Identification and Characterization of the Infectious Disease Risks of Human Cells, Tissues, and Cellular and Tissue-based Products” on February 8, 2017 in College Park, Maryland. This workshop will describe currently available scientific methods to characterize both epidemiologic and biological features of emerging diseases

The 2017 Mass Gathering Medicine Summit will be held February 10-11, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The annual Mass-Gathering Medicine Summit provides the only annual conference and symposium for mass-gathering medical professionals to network, learn from one another, establish partnerships, and understand the latest trends in medicine. The event includes scores of keynote presentations, informative

Now in its third year, CBRN International, formerly known as CBRN First Response, will take place February 16, 2017 in Coventry, UK. Supported by the UK National CBRN Centre, this one day event will bring together more than 300 global military and emergency service personnel involved in tackling CBRN threats. Highlighted topics include: Collaborating symptom

The George Mason University (GMU) Schar School of Policy and Government will host a Master’s Open House on February 16, 2017 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm in Arlington, Virginia. The event will provide an overview of available master’s degree programs and highlight GMU’s world-class faculty and research. Admissions and student services staff will be on hand to

The Molecular Med TRI-CON 2017 conference event will be held February 19-24, 2017 in San Francisco, California. This annual event focuses on molecular medicine research and methodologies, including discovery, genomics, diagnostics and information technology. TRI-CON draws more than 3,500 drug discovery and development professionals and features 400+ sessions. Main Conference Tracks Feb 20-22 include: Molecular

The Fort Detrick Alliance will host a Networking Breakfast on February 22, 2017 in Frederick, Maryland. The event’s featured guest is Dr. Pat Fitch, Director, National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC). NBACC is the first laboratory built for Department of Homeland Security – a national resource to provide the scientific basis for characterization of biological

SMi Group's 2017 RNA Therapeutics conference will be held February 22-23, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. This conference intends to review clinical trial updates in RNA- based therapeutics and discuss the current regulations involved in getting drug approval. Highlighted sessions include: RNA activation and its clinical application Collaborating to deliver macromolecules across biological barriers Delivery of