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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160430
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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
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160423
DTSTAMP:20160309T204519Z
CREATED:20160309T204519Z
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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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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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160413
DTSTAMP:20160309T173037Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160402
DTSTAMP:20160212T203436Z
CREATED:20160212T203436Z
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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160325
DTSTAMP:20160117T230523Z
CREATED:20160117T230523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160117T230523Z
UID:13642-1458518400-1458863999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Joint Summits on Translational Science
DESCRIPTION:The AMIA Joint Summits on Translational Science will be held March 21-24\, 2016 in San Francisco\, California. \nThis seventh annual Joint Summit consists of the Summit on Translational Bioinformatics (TBI) on March 21-22 followed by the Summit on Clinical Research Informatics (CRI) on March 23-24. \nThe event brings together translational scientists\, data scientists\, informatics researchers and practitioners from academia\, industry\, government and non-profit sectors to discuss the latest transformative concepts\, methods\, and technologies to accelerate translational science and precision medicine. \nPlease visit the AMIA Joint Summits 2016 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/joint-summits-on-translational-science/
LOCATION:Parc 55 Wyndham Union Square\, 55 Cyril Magnin St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160324
DTSTAMP:20160124T013537Z
CREATED:20160124T013537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160124T013537Z
UID:13672-1458518400-1458777599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Biomarker Summit 2016
DESCRIPTION:The GTC Biomarker Summit 2016 will be held March 21-23\, 2016 in San Diego\, California. \nThe Summit offers 3 concurrent and co-located conferences: 5th Neurological Biomarkers; 9th Oncology Biomarkers; and the 5th Inflammatory & Immunological Biomarkers \nThe event will cover a range of important focus areas including: \n\nBiomarker identification\nValidation\nTranslation strategies\nBioinformatics\nSystems biology\nPersonalized medicine\nBig data analytics and management\nRegulatory and reimbursement trends\nCompanion diagnostics development\n\nThrough scientific presentations\, case studies and panel discussions\, these areas will be addressed in an interactive environment with perspectives from industry\, academia and the public sector.\nPlease visit the Biomarker Summit 2016 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/biomarker-summit-2016/
LOCATION:Westin San Diego\, 400 W Broadway\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160318
DTSTAMP:20160113T232603Z
CREATED:20151113T230733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160113T232603Z
UID:13588-1458086400-1458259199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Superbugs & Superdrugs 2016
DESCRIPTION:SMi will host the 2016 Superbugs & Superdrugs conference on March 16-17\, 2016 in London\, United Kingdom. \nIn its 18th year\, this respected event addresses the core challenges in developing solutions to combat the threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.  The event aims to equip delegates to take on the challenges of conserving the effectiveness of existing antibacterial drugs\, developing new ones and tackling biosecurity and Ebola threats. \nBringing in voices from pharma\, academia\, government\, regulatory perspectives\, consultants and funding bodies this conference is the ideal meeting place to share the latest updates\, case studies and strategies to seize the opportunities ahead and usher in the next generation of superdrugs. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nAdvances in molecular diagnostic devices: Sample preparation and PCR\nWhole genome sequencing as a gold standard approach for molecular strain typing\nOutbreak investigations using whole genome sequencing\nCase study: Rapid diagnosis of drug-resistant forms of TB\nWhat can we expect within the next 10 years and how much will it cost?\nSample to result processes – fluidics and microfluidics\nCase study: Rapid diagnosis of drug-resistant forms of TB\nOptimising speed and accuracy for rapid detection\nGlobal territorial differences in research and investment\nBoosting surveillance efforts in high-threat areas\nThe threat of MDRP and their financial impact\nStrategic collaborations that have strengthened product pipeline\nEfficiently modelling PK and PD for optimizing dosage requirements\nDeveloping an antibiotic with potential for use in multiple therapeutic indications\nHigh-risk innovation beyond traditional drug discovery\nSystems medicine approach to understand pathogenic mechanisms\nNew in vitro models to understand drug resistance at the tissue site of infection\nmAb products targeting MDR Gram negative infections\nNew paradigm to prevent and treat severe Staphyloccocus aureus infections\n\nPlease visit SMi’s Superbugs & Superdrugs conference website for more information and to register. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of Superbugs & Superdrugs 2016.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/superbugs-superdrugs-2016/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Kensington Forum\, 97 Cromwell Rd\, London\, SW7 4DN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160317
DTSTAMP:20160117T014415Z
CREATED:20160117T014415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160117T014415Z
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SUMMARY:Lab-On-A-Chip & Microfluidics 2016
DESCRIPTION:The Lab-On-A-Chip & Microfluidics 2016 conference will be held March 15-16\, 2016 in Madrid\, Spain. \nThe event gathers professionals working in sensor development\, device integration\, sample preparation\, information management\, nano engineering or device manufacturing to explore the key challenges in developing Lab-on-a-Chip devices. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nNanophotonic lab-on-chip platforms for ultra-sensitive analysis at the point-of-care\nMicrodevices for cells and tissues\nLab-on-a-chip devices for chemical analyses on cell phones\nDemocratization of next-generation imaging\, sensing and diagnostics tools\nLab on a chip devices for biomedical applications\nSynthetic microfluidic paper\nMerging photonics and microfluidics for life science applications\n3d sensing and integration for lab-on-a-chip devices\nPlasmonic lab-on-a-chip for diagnostics\nIntegrated opto-fluidic platform for applications in point of care and companion diagnostics\nDiamond based microfluidics with integrated diamond electrodes for on-line analysis\n\nThis is a multitrack event\, running alongside Point of Care Diagnostics and Single Molecule & Single Cell Analysis. Registered delegates will have unrestricted access to all co-located meetings. \nPlease visit Select Bio’s Lab-On-A-Chip & Microfluidics 2016 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/lab-on-a-chip-microfluidics-2016/
LOCATION:Meliá Avenida América\, Calle de Juan Ignacio Luca de Tena\, 36\, Madrid\, 28027\, Spain
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160315
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160317
DTSTAMP:20160117T021809Z
CREATED:20160105T021151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160117T021809Z
UID:13631-1458000000-1458172799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Point-of-Care Diagnostics 2016
DESCRIPTION:The Point-of-Care Diagnostics 2016 conference will be held March 15-16\, 2016 in Madrid\, Spain. \nThe event gathers professionals working in biomarkers\, sensor development\, device integration\, and sample preparation to explore the key challenges in developing Lab-on-a-Chip devices. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nPaper microfluidic sensors for point-of-care diagnostic applications in low-resource settings\nMicrofluidics for personal mobile diagnostics\nEngineering nucleic acid aptamers for point of care diagnostics\nMonitoring infections using electrochemical sensors that detect bacterial metabolites\nCentrifugal microfluidic platform for universal sample preparation\nAntibody microarrays for point-of-care detection from a single drop of blood\nPoint of care cellular and molecular diagnostics at resource limited setting\nParticular points of care for external quality assessment\nMicro-technologies as enablers for point-of-care applications\nPaper microfluidics for the diagnostics of contagious diseases\nSmall form factor CMOS based sensors for fast detection of microorganisms and biomarkers\nPoint-of-care EFIRM-based liquid biopsy for actionable EGFR mutations in NSCLC\nMoving POCT for antimicrobial resistance from diagnostic to prognostic tests\nBioanalytical surfaces for POC applications\nProgrammable bio-nano-chip: A platform to digitize biology using sensor ensembles that learn\n\nThis is a multitrack event\, running alongside Lab-On-A-Chip & Microfluidics and Single Molecule & Single Cell Analysis. Registered delegates will have unrestricted access to all co-located meetings. \nPlease visit Select Bio’s Point-of-Care Diagnostics 2016 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/point-of-care-diagnostics-2016/
LOCATION:Meliá Avenida América\, Calle de Juan Ignacio Luca de Tena\, 36\, Madrid\, 28027\, Spain
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160317
DTSTAMP:20181230T232258Z
CREATED:20150830T154758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181230T232258Z
UID:12875-1457913600-1458172799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:NCT CBRNe Asia Pacific 2016
DESCRIPTION:The Non-Conventional Threat NCT CBRNe Asia Pacific 2016 conference and exhibition will take place March 14-16\, 2016 in Seoul\, South Korea. \nNCT CBRNe Asia Pacific provides one of the best opportunities to meet with and learn from regional CBRNe experts and stakeholders. The conference will include high-level speakers and governmental delegations invested in CBRN defense and security in the Asia-Pacific region. \nBG JB Burton\, (Former) Commanding General\, 20th CBRNe Command\, US Army will serve as chairman for the event. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nChallenges in Biosafety\, Analysis and Response\nCBRN Threats and Capability Building in Asia\nMedical Diagnostics and Response to Mass Casualty Incidents\nChemical Threats – Prevention and Recovery\nRN Monitoring and Surveillance\nCBRN Defense Organizations in Korea\nComprehensive Prevention and Preparedness\nCBRN Detection and Reconnaissance\nLessons Learned – CBRN Consequence Management\n\nThe event will feature a live CBRNe demonstration by the ROK Armed Forces CBR Defense Command on March 14\, followed by a two-day conference including the leading stakeholders from the ROK Army\, government and groundbreaking research institutes. \nIB Consultancy is hosting the event in partnership with the Biodefense Research Institute (BDRI)\, the Korea Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences (KIRAMS)\, and the Korean Institute of Hazardous Materials (KIHM) partners. Representing Bio (BDRI)\, Chemical (KIHM) and RadNuc (KIRAMS). \nPlease visit IB Consultancy’s NCT CBRNe Asia Pacific website for more information and to register. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of NCT CBRNe Asia Pacific 2016.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/nct-cbrne-asia-pacific-2016/
LOCATION:Palace Hotel Seoul\, Seoul\, Korea\, Republic Of
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160316
DTSTAMP:20160118T235514Z
CREATED:20160103T235010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160118T235514Z
UID:13648-1457913600-1458086399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Genetics in Forensics Congress
DESCRIPTION:The Genetics in Forensics Congress will be held March 14-15\, 2016 in London\, UK. \nThe event draws over 150 delegates representing internationally renowned academic institutions\, forensic laboratories\, government bodies and sequencing solution providers focused on novel DNA profiling platforms & technologies\, the applications of NGS in forensic science & key developments in human identification research. \nThe event will highlight critical advances in forensics research\, including topics of body fluid identification\, SNP and STR analysis\, RNA profiling\, DNA markers\, and strategies for handle degraded DNA samples and familial searches. \nPlease visit the Genetics in Forensics Congress website for more information and to register to attend.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/genetics-in-forensics-congress/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu Portman Hotel\, 22 Portman Square\, London\, W1H 7BG\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160311
DTSTAMP:20160116T191826Z
CREATED:20151116T191017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160116T191826Z
UID:13626-1457222400-1457654399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:PITTCON 2016
DESCRIPTION:The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy\, PITTCON 2016 Conference and Expo\, will be held March 6-10\, 2016 in Atlanta\, Georgia. \nThe event draws more than 16\,000 attendees and features a robust technical program offering more than 2\,000 technical presentations\, 100 skill-building short courses\, and a large exhibition. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nAdvances in Mass Spectrometry of RNA\nMicrofluidics/Lab-on-a-Chip – Bioanalytical and Others\nEmerging Technologies for Disease Biomarker Detection\nWearable and Point-of-Care Sensor Technologies for Biomonitoring\nEmerging Mass Spectrometry-Based Techniques for Biomolecular Analysis\nAdvances in Vibrational Spectroscopy for Medical Diagnostics\nLab-on-a-Chip Devices\nNew Technical Specifications for the Pre-Analytical Process in Molecular Diagnostics\nGraphene Nanomaterials for Bio/Sensing Applications\nIon Mobility/Mass Spectrometry for Metabolomics and Clinical Analyses\nEnabling Sample Preconcentration Methods for Bioanalysis\nElectrical and Electrochemical Sensing and Detection Based on Nucleic Acid Recognition\nOmics for Environmental and Public Health Protection\nHigh Throughput Analysis for Food Safety\nNanoengineered Biosensors\nFluorescence and Luminescence Advances\nDesigned for Safety: Fume Hoods and Biosafety Cabinets\n\n  \nPlease visit the PITTCON 2016 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/13626/
LOCATION:Georgia World Congress Center\, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160306
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160309
DTSTAMP:20160114T021235Z
CREATED:20160114T021235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160114T021235Z
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SUMMARY:Molecular Med TRI-CON 2016
DESCRIPTION:The 23rd International Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference TRI-CON 2016 will be held March 6-11\, 2016 in San Francisco\, California. \nThe event draws more than 3\,300 drug discovery and development professionals from over 40 countries\, exploring the latest in Molecular Medicine\, specifically on Discovery\, Genomics\, Diagnostics and Information Technology. \nTRI-CON features more than 500 speakers\, 400 presentations and panel discussions; 150 scientific posters; 30 Roundtable Discussions; and more than 200 exhibiting companies. \nPlease visit the Molecular Med TRI-CON 2016 website for more information and to register. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of Molecular Med TRI-CON 2016.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/molecular-med-tri-con-2016/
LOCATION:Moscone North Convention Center\, 747 Howard Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160306
DTSTAMP:20160116T182747Z
CREATED:20160102T181852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160116T182747Z
UID:13622-1456876800-1457222399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:International Congress on Infectious Diseases
DESCRIPTION:The 17th International Congress on Infectious Diseases will be held March 2-5\, 2016 in Hyderabad\, India. \nOrganized by the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID)\, the event will address many aspects of the global burden of infectious diseases and status of countermeasures\, with an emphasis on the major challenges faced in the South Asia region. \nHighlighted focus areas include: \n\nAnimal Models\, Pathogenesis and Host Defenses\nAntimicrobial Resistance\nAntimicrobials: Adherence and Stewardship\nAntimicrobials: Clinical Trials\nAntimicrobials: Mechanisms and Spectrum\nAntimicrobials: Pharmacology\nBacterial Infections\nDiagnostics\nEconomics\, Health Policy and Implementation\nEmerging Infectious Diseases\nEpidemiology and Public Health\nInfection Control\nInfectious Disease Surveillance and Notification\nMycology\, Fungal Infections and Antifungal Drugs\nNeglected Tropical Diseases\nParasitology and Parasitic Infections\nTravel Medicine and Travel Health\nVaccines and Vaccine Development\nVirology and Viral Infections (Non-HIV)\nZoonoses and Infections in Animals\n\nPlease visit IDIS’ International Congress on Infectious Diseases website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/international-congress-on-infectious-diseases/
LOCATION:Hyderabad International Convention Center\, Hyderabad\, India
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160305
DTSTAMP:20160106T005635Z
CREATED:20151116T004045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160106T005635Z
UID:13492-1456876800-1457135999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:CBRNe Summit Europe 2016
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Annual CBRNe Summit Europe 2016 will be held March 2-4\, 2016 in Paris\, France. \nThe event is focused on chemical\, biological\, radiological\, nuclear and explosive threats faced by major cities\, infrastructures\, civilians and armed forces personnel in an era of increasing terrorism threats. \nThe latest in CBRNe forensics\, medical intelligence\, civil and military cooperation\, explosives threat and first responder techniques will be discussed by subject-matter experts and stakeholders from the international community. \nThis year’s summit will pay particular attention to the threat of biological outbreaks or bioterrorism acts in a major European city. Preparedness of local hospitals\, first responders and health departments will be considered in the wake of the recent Ebola epidemic. \nMore than 150 CBRNe professionals from across 20+ countries will participate in this well-established event. \nPlease visit Intelligence-Sec’s CBRNe Summit Europe 2016 for more information on registration and exhibiting. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of CBRNe Summit Europe 2016.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/cbrne-summit-europe-2016/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Paris Etoile\, 3 Place du Général Koenig\, Paris\, 75017\, France
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160304
DTSTAMP:20160116T151101Z
CREATED:20160116T151101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160116T151101Z
UID:13617-1456790400-1457049599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:RES/CON 2016
DESCRIPTION:The RES/CON NOLA 2016 conference and exhibition will be held March 1-3\, 2016 in New Orleans\, Louisiana. \nFormerly known as the International Disaster Conference and Expo (IDCE)\, this 3-day conference will bring Emergency Management Officials\, International\, Federal\, State and Municipal Government Leadership\, First Responders\, and Private-Sector Response\, Recovery\, and Mitigation Service Professionals together to explore profound and powerful topics that impact communities and economies worldwide. \nRES/CON NEW ORLEANS will offer programming that touches on a wide range of topics: Economic Resilience\, Emergency Management\, Coastal Restoration and Water Management\, Technology\, Homeland Security\, First Response\, Business Continuity and all aspects of Disaster Resilience\, Response\, Recovery\, and Mitigation. \nPlease visit the RES/CON 2016 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/rescon-2016/
LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160227
DTSTAMP:20160116T045204Z
CREATED:20160116T045204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160116T045204Z
UID:13612-1456358400-1456531199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Biomarkers Congress 2016
DESCRIPTION:The Oxford Global 11th Annual Biomarkers Congress 2016 will be held February 25-26\, 2016 in Manchester\, UK. \nThe event gathers more than 250 delegates representing leading biotech companies\, global pharma\, and academic institutions. Over 55 presentations\, case studies and panel discussions will focus on the key issues in biomarker research\, companion diagnostics\, personalized medicine and clinical biomarkers. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nSafety biomarkers for the detection of drug-induced toxicity\nSafety\, efficacy and PK/PD biomarkers in drug development\nPredictive biomarkers for drug development\nThe future of targeted therapy and precision medicine\nUpdates on companion diagnostics development\nChallenges of drug & diagnostics co-development\nTranslational research for biomarker validation\nNew advances in biomarker technologies and platforms\nPredictive biomarker discovery in proof-of-concept clinical studies\nCase Studies: mircoRNA’s\, CTCs\, circulating free DNA & exosomes\n\nPlease visit the Biomarkers Congress website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/biomarkers-congress-2016/
LOCATION:Manchester Central Convention Complex\, Windmill St\, Manchester\, M2 3GX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160227
DTSTAMP:20160113T233419Z
CREATED:20151129T232615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160113T233419Z
UID:13590-1456358400-1456531199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Infection Control\, Sterilization and Decontamination
DESCRIPTION:The Infection Control\, Sterilization and Decontamination in Healthcare Congress will be held February 25-26\, 2016 in London\, UK. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nHandling prion diseases – Creutzfeldt-Jacob disease (CJD)\nNew technology to improve isolation facilities in hospital\nHand hygiene & personal protective equipment (PPE)\nImplantation and benefits of GS1 tracking and tracing system\nInnovative methods to improve endoscope reprocessing\nEfficacy in testing\, monitoring and validating the sterilization process to avoid infection spread\nDecontamination of complex surgical instruments\nStream II focus on the prevention of HAIs in hospitals\nPreventing transmission of drug resistant bacteria\nCost effective procedures to maintain hospital sterility\nEffective measures in preventing waterborne disease in hospital\n\nMNM Conferences’ Infection Control 2016 website for more information and to register. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of the Infection Control\, Sterilization and Decontamination in Healthcare Congress.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/infection-control-sterilization-and-decontamination/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu Edwardian\, Heathrow\, 140 Bath Road\, Harlington\, Hayes\, UB3 5AW\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160226
DTSTAMP:20151014T150243Z
CREATED:20150814T145629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151014T150243Z
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SUMMARY:NCT CBRNe Europe 2016
DESCRIPTION:The Non-Conventional Threat (NCT) CBRNe Europe 2016 conference and exhibition will be held February 23-25\, 2016 in Amsterdam\, The Netherlands. \nIn its fourth year\, NCT CBRNe Europe brings together leading experts\, professionals\, and organizations important to chemical\, biological\, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) preparedness and response capabilities in Europe. \nThe conference will emphasize biological threats and response\, operational decontamination and recovery\, nuclear disaster preparedness\, and operational readiness of European CBRN Defense Commands. \nHighlighted speakers include: \n\nMaj. Peter Balazs\, Hungarian Defense Forces\nCol. Friedrich Aflenzer\, Ministry of Defense\, Austria\nCommander John G. Refsnes\, Royal Norwegian Navy\nCol. Jean-Christophe Le Roux\, French Joint CBRN Defense Center\nDr. Emanuele Pianese\, Italy\nLt. Col Denis Giordan\, Haut Rhin Fire Brigade\, France\nSenator Mike Balboni\nJolanda Roelofs\, RIVM\, the Netherlands\nLt. Col Oliver Toderiska\, Armed Forces of the Slovak Republic\nLt. Col Alan Vgavel\, Population Protection Institute\, Czech Republic\n\nThis year’s event includes a live CBRNE and EOD demonstration\, case studies and lessons learned from past CBRN defense missions\, and a number of networking opportunities. In addition\, a large exhibition will showcase the state of the art CBRN technologies. \nPlease visit IB Consultancy’s NCT CBRNe Europe website for more information and to register. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of NCT CBRNe Europe.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/nct-cbrne-europe-2016/
LOCATION:Beurs van Berlage\, Damrak 243\, Amsterdam\, +31(0)20 530 41 41\, 1012 ZJ \, Netherlands
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160228
DTSTAMP:20151114T202437Z
CREATED:20151114T202437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151114T202437Z
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SUMMARY:AAFS 2016
DESCRIPTION:The AAFS 2016 American Academy of Forensic Sciences Annual Meeting will take place February 22-27\, 2016 in Las Vegas\, Nevada. \nThe Academy is a multi-disciplinary professional organization that provides leadership to advance science and its application to the legal system. The Academy is composed of more than 7\,000 members from the U.S. and 70 other countries around the world. Included among the Academy’s members are physicians\, toxicologists\, anthropologists\, digital evidence experts\, physicists\, criminalists\, educators\, and others. \nThe meeting seeks to provide the latest in research and practices across the forensic sciences community. \nHighlighted sessions related to biotechnology\, detection systems or CBRN include: \n\nPrioritizing Evidence Collection in a Chemical\, Biological\, Radiological\, and Nuclear (CBRN) Crime Scene\nBlood-Derived Biomarkers for Estimation of Postmortem Interval (PMI)\nFluorescently Labeled Bacteria Provide Insight on Postmortem Microbial Translocation\nInvestigation of the Utility of Five Messenger RNA (mRNA) Markers\nLight It Up: Fluorescent Biosensors for the Detection of Biological Fluids and Fingerprints\nValidation of the Promega® PowerPlex® Y23 Amplification Kit for Use in Forensic Casework\nComparison of Extraction Methods From Cotton Swabs in Reference to Background DNA From Commonly Touched Surfaces\nConsiderations for Implementing Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Technologies Into a Forensic Laboratory\nAn Evaluation of a New Rapid DNA Platform for Field-Forward Applications\nThe New Kit on the Block: Optimization of the QIAGEN® Investigator® 24plex GO! Kit for Direct Amplification\nX-Ray Powder Diffraction (XRPD) Method Development and Validation for the Identification of Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals\nOptimization and Validation of the ForensicGEM™ Rapid Extraction Method for High-Throughput Processing\nInvestigating the Use of Raman Spectroscopy for the Differentiation of Mixed Body Fluid Samples\nSingle Molecule Forensic DNA Characterization with Laser-Induced Nanopore Heating\n\nThe pre-registration deadline is Jan 27\, 2016. Forms must be received by this date to qualify for the pre-registration rate\, and to register for Special Functions. Registration forms received after January 27th will be processed as on-site registrations. \nPlease visit the AAFS 2016 website for more information and to register to attend.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/aafs-2016/
LOCATION:Rio Las Vegas Hotel & Casino\, 3700 W Flamingo Rd\, Las Vegas\, 89103\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160227
DTSTAMP:20160116T025810Z
CREATED:20151120T025239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160116T025810Z
UID:13610-1456012800-1456531199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Principles & Practices of Biosafety 2016
DESCRIPTION:Principles & Practices of Biosafety 2016 will be held February 21-26\, 2016 in San Diego\, California. \nHosted by the American Biological Safety Association (ABSA)\, this comprehensive course introduces the essential elements of biosafety and utilizes exercises to provide hands-on experience and to encourage networking and problem-solving among participants and instructors. \nThis course is designed for persons who are entering the profession and those with up to three years’ experience in biosafety. It is also suitable for persons who supervise biosafety professionals and for those who will benefit from additional knowledge of biosafety as a complement to their primary responsibilities. \nPlease visit ABSA’s Principles & Practices of Biosafety website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/principles-practices-of-biosafety-2016/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites San Diego Bay\, 601 Pacific Hwy\, San Diego\, 92101\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160218
DTSTAMP:20160115T195712Z
CREATED:20151115T195141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160115T195712Z
UID:13603-1455580800-1455753599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Remote Healthcare Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Remote Healthcare Middle East 2016 will be held February 16-17\, 2016 in Abu Dhabi\, United Arab Emirates. \nThis event draws leaders from NGO’s\, NOC’s\, IOC’s\, Hospitals\, Military and Health Authorities to discuss the latest challenges and innovations from resuscitation and medevac to disaster crisis and security management. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nImplementing preventative health surveillance in remote areas\nUnderstanding how companies can prepare and respond to an epidemic\nBenchmarking levels of preparedness\nEstablishing a mass casualty management system\nRole of key stakeholders and international aid in controlling an epidemic\nMedevac operations from damage control to digital and tele-health advancements\nUnderstanding the unique challenges faced by the national ambulance in remote locations\nImproving point-of-care applications in the battlefield\n\nPlease visit the Remote Healthcare Middle East 2016 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/middle-east-remote-healthcare/
LOCATION:Westin Abu Dhabi Golf Resort\, Sas Al Nakhl\, Abu Dhabi\, 126797\, United Arab Emirates
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