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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
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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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160220
DTSTAMP:20240623T191848Z
CREATED:20151201T185525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T191848Z
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SUMMARY:ICMM Congress on Military Medicine 2016
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd International Committee of Military Medicine ICMM Pan-Asia Pacific Congress on Military Medicine 2016 will be held February 15-19\, 2016 in St. Petersburg\, Russia. \nThe Congress will bring together members of the ICMM and observer countries to share lessons learned and expertise on topics including: \n\nMedical Protection from CBRN Threats\nOrganization of Medical Support in Disaster Relief Operation\nModern Issues of War Surgery\nPrevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases Endemic for the Region\nAviation Medicine and Occupational Health Issues Related to the Military\nMental Health of the Servicemen Engaged in Combat and Disaster Relief Operations\n\nPlease visit the CIMM-ICMM 2016 website for more information and to register to attend.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/icmm-2016-military-medicine/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160214
DTSTAMP:20160115T225647Z
CREATED:20151115T225205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160115T225647Z
UID:13607-1455148800-1455407999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:ICRR-HHE 2016
DESCRIPTION:The International Conference on Radiation Research: Impact on Human Health and Environment (ICRR-HHE 2016) and First Biennial Meeting of Society for Radiation Research (SRR) will be held February 11-13\, 2016 in Mumbai\, India. \nICRR-HHE 2016 brings together stakeholders and scientists for an interactive platform on the latest in radiation research and its applications in human health and environment\, and features a robust speaker lineup. \nPlease visit the ICRR-HHE 2016 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/icrr-hhe-2016/
LOCATION:Bhabha Atomic Research Centre\, Mumbai\, Trombay\, 400 085\, India
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160211
DTSTAMP:20160116T051248Z
CREATED:20160116T051248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160116T051248Z
UID:13615-1454976000-1455148799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Antibodies in Drug Discovery 2016
DESCRIPTION:Select Bio’s Antibodies in Drug Discovery 2016 conference will be held February 9-10\, 2016 in Cambridge\, UK. \nHighlighted topics on the agenda include: \n\nProtein Knockout Mice: A Novel in vivo Validation Approach for Membrane Targets\nFull in vitro Selection of Synthetic and Humanized Single Domain Antibodies\nRoche’s Approach to Discover\, Design\, Develop and Deliver Next Generation Protein Therapeutics\nCell-Based Bioassays and Reagents for Therapeutic Antibody Discovery\nSingle Domain Antibodies: From Conformational Sensors to Bispecific Antibodies for Immunotherapy\nDriving Innovation in Antibody Discovery and Development through Novel Partnership Models\n\nPlease visit Select Bio’s Antibodies in Drug Discovery 2016 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/antibodies-in-drug-discovery-2016/
LOCATION:Cripps Court Magdalene College\, 1-3 Chesterton Road\, Cambridge\, CB4 3AD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160211
DTSTAMP:20160106T034904Z
CREATED:20160106T033534Z
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UID:13495-1454889600-1455148799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:ASM Biodefense 2016
DESCRIPTION:The ASM Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases 2016 Research Meeting will be held February 8-10\, 2016 in Arlington\, Virginia. \nThe event draws approximately 1\,000 participants from academia\, government and industry focused on biodefense research\, countermeasure development and policy issues. \nSession topics this year include: \n\nHow Biodefense Has Shaped Mainstream Research\nOffensive Biological Weapons Programs: Past and Present\nVaccine-induced T Cell Immunity to Biodefense Pathogens\nEmerging Parasitic Diseases: Pathogenic Mechanisms and Drug Discovery\nThe US Government Biopreparedness Strategy\nThe Oncoming Storm: Antibiotic Resistance in the 21st Century\nBreakthroughs in Therapeutics for Emerging Infectious Diseases\nMicrobial Forensics\nCan You Hear Me Now? Quorum Sensing in Bacterial Pathogens\nRift Valley Fever Virus: The Next Arboviral Threat to the United States?\nBiodefense and Agriculture\nFunding Opportunities for Biodefense and Emerging Diseases\nApplied Biodefense\nBug Off! Arthorpod Vectors and Their Role in Disease Transmission\nAnimal Models for Biodefense Medical Countermeasures: Regulatory and Scientific Consideration\nMolecular Interactions of Pathogens with the Host\n\nThis year’s meeting features Tom Frieden\, MD\, MPH\, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, as the keynote speaker. Co-Chairs for the conference are Catharine Bosio\, PhD\, NIAID\, NIH; and Anthony Griffiths\, PhD\, Texas Biomedical Research Institute. \nPlease visit the ASM Biodefense website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/asm-biodefense-2016/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Crystal City\, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160212
DTSTAMP:20160115T174514Z
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UID:13598-1454803200-1455235199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:ICONN 2016 Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
DESCRIPTION:The International Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology – ICONN 2016 – will be held February 7-11\, 2016 in Canberra\, Australia. \nThe event brings together Australian and International communities working in the field of nanoscale science and technology to discuss new and exciting advances in areas of nanostructure growth\, synthesis\, fabrication\, characterization\, device design\, theory\, modeling\, testing\, applications\, commercialisation\, and health and safety aspects of nanotechnology. \nThe conference will feature plenary talks followed by technical symposia (parallel sessions) consisting of invited talks\, oral and poster presentations. Highlighted sessions include: \n\nSingle-Molecule Nanoemitters\, Blinking\, and Photocontrol as Foundations for Super-Resolution Microscopy\nPlasmonic Stopped-Light Lasing: A Route to Cavity-Free Nanolasing\nSingle Cell Genomics\nNanophotonics: Controlling Light at The Nanoscale\nCooperative Function in Atomically Precise Nanoscale Assemblies\nSemiconductor Nanomaterials for Biodegradable Electronics\nNanomachines: Designs and Applications\nSemiconductor Nanowires for Nanoelectronics\n\nThe event is hosted by the Australian Nanotechnology Network and the Australian National University. Please visit the ICONN 2016 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/iconn-2016-nanoscience-nanotechnology/
LOCATION:National Convention Centre\, 31 Constitution Avenue\, Canberra\, 2601\, Australia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160204
DTSTAMP:20160114T192703Z
CREATED:20151105T192206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160114T192703Z
UID:13596-1454112000-1454543999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:CDC International Symposium on Biosafety 2016
DESCRIPTION:The 14th Annual CDC International Symposium on Biosafety will be held January 30 – February 3\, 2016 in Atlanta\, Georgia. \n“Biosafety Management: Planning for the Future by Learning from the Past” is this year’s theme\,  with subject-matter experts presenting on a range of lessons learned and best practices in biosafety. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nPrinciples and Practices of Working in an ABSL3 Facility\nDecontamination Strategies from the Laboratory to Liberia\nUSDA ARS: Building a Culture of Safety\nPublic Health Agency of Canada’s Lessons Learned – Harmonizing Regulations\nTools to Enhance Laboratory Biosafety\nBecoming Audit-Ready: Developing a Tool for Program Evaluation\nEstablishing Effective BSL3 Facility Performance Criteria\nPost-Deployment Support: Lessons Learned from Ebola Response\nROI Animal Facilities\nIntroduction to Risk Assessment Theory\, Application and Tools\nWorld Development Report on Pandemic Risk\nLearning from Past Design and Construction Projects\nNecessary Management Skills for Biosafety\n\nThe event is presented in partnership by the American Biological Safety Association (ABSA) and the Eagleson Institute.  This meeting is cosponsored by American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) and the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL). \nPlease visit the International Symposium on Biosafety website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/cdc-international-symposium-on-biosafety-2016/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Ravinia\, 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Rd\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30346\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160130
DTSTAMP:20160107T001352Z
CREATED:20160107T001352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160107T001352Z
UID:13533-1453939200-1454111999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Healthcare Emergency Management
DESCRIPTION:A comprehensive Healthcare Emergency Management course will be held January 28-29\, 2016 in Chicago\, Illinois. \nThe event focuses on strategizing emergency management programs for enhanced rapid response\, communications and recovery\, for everything from a disease outbreak to a hospital evacuation or active shooter. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nStrengthening Capacity and Capabilities for an All-Hazards Approach\nUnderstanding Hazard Vulnerability Assessment\nHospital Triage Systems and Medical Surge Requirements\nBenefits of Hospital Incident Command System (HICS)\nPublic Health Implications of Various Scenarios\n\nPlease visit Marcus Evans’ Healthcare Emergency Management website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/health-emergency-management/
LOCATION:NBC Tower\, 455 N Cityfront Plaza Dr\, Chicago\, IL\, 60611\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160128
DTSTAMP:20150817T170837Z
CREATED:20150817T163944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150817T170837Z
UID:12631-1453766400-1453939199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:CBRN First Response 2016
DESCRIPTION:The CBRN First Response 2016 conference and industry showcase will be held January 26-27\, 2016 in Bristol\, United Kingdom. \nExperts and stakeholders from government\, industry and academia will gather to discuss the latest in regional threat mitigation and response\, the ever-changing threat landscape\, and emerging capabilities and best practices for CBRN defense and security. \nHighlighted focus topics and presentations include: \n\nInnovative CBRN Decontamination Enhancements\nNATO WMD Non Proliferation Centre Mission\nImprovised Explosive Devices Containing CBR Agents\nChemical and Biological Assessment and Protection\nNATO’s Rapid Response to Bio Threats\nManaging CBRN Threats at Major Global Events\nThe Evolving Landscape for CBRN First Responders\nRadiological Preparedness & Response in NYC\nCBRN Threats\, Risks and Challenges\nAccidental Release or Deliberate Misuse of Toxic Industrial Material\nTerrorism and Biological Threats in Nigeria\nThe Removal of Chemical Weapons in Syria\nChallenges of Multi-Agency and Multinational Co-Operation\nThe EU Role in facilitating a Global CBRN Network\nThe French Multi Agency Approach to CBRN Threats\n\nPlease visit The Development Network’s CBRN First Response 2016 website for more information and to register to attend.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/cbrn-first-response-2016/
LOCATION:Bristol Marriott Hotel City Centre\, 2 Lower Castle Street\, Bristol\, BS1 3AD\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160127
DTSTAMP:20160106T201201Z
CREATED:20160106T201113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160106T201201Z
UID:13518-1453766400-1453852799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:JPM Protection Industry Day
DESCRIPTION:An industry day will be hosted by the DoD’s Joint Project Manager for Protection (JPM P) in Stafford\, Virginia on January 26\, 2016 in support of the Department of Defense Joint General Purpose Decontaminant for Hardened Military Equipment (JGPD-HME) acquisition effort. \nRead more: Industry Day for Chem-Bio Decontaminant Program
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/jpm-protection-industry-day/
LOCATION:Patricio Enterprises\, Corporate Dr.\, Stafford\, VA\, 22554\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160127
DTSTAMP:20160106T233147Z
CREATED:20160106T233147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160106T233147Z
UID:13530-1453680000-1453852799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Novel Immunotherapeutics Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Novel Immunotherapeutics Summit will be held January 25-26\, 2016 in San Diego\, California. \nThe Novel Immunotherapeutics Summit is comprised of the 14th Cytokines & Inflammation Conference; 8th Immunotherapeutics & Immunomonitoring; 3rd Allergy\, Asthma\, & COPD; and 4th Immunogenicity & Immunotoxicity events. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nTherapeutic application of cytokines and proposal of new targets\nNovel means to modulate immune pathways\nImmunological assays and procedures\nAdvances in immunotherapy modalities\nClinical feasibility and commercial potential\nRisk-reduction associated with the immunogenicity of therapeutic proteins\nMechanisms and consequences of protein aggregation and insights on how to prosecute state-of-the-art assessment of the clinical immunogenicity of therapeutic proteins\nBiomarkers for understanding phenotypes in allergic disease\n\nPlease visit GTC’s Novel Immunotherapeutics Summit website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/novel-immunotherapeutics-summit/
LOCATION:Paradise Point Resort & Spa\, 1404 Vacation Road\, San Diego\, CA\, 92109\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160129
DTSTAMP:20160106T224141Z
CREATED:20160106T224141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160106T224141Z
UID:13527-1453593600-1454025599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Drug Discovery for Parasitic Diseases
DESCRIPTION:The Drug Discovery for Parasitic Diseases 2016 Symposium will be held January 24-28\, 2016 in Tahoe City\, California. \nNew therapies\, ideally directed against novel targets\, are urgently needed for parasitic organisms\, including protozoa and helminths. \nThis conference will showcase cutting-edge anti-parasitic drug discovery programs that illustrate the path from parasite biology to lead identification and from optimization to candidate selection. It will emphasize the need for coordinated integration of programs in medicinal chemistry\, parasite biology\, pharmacokinetics and safety assessment. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nClinical Trials for the Treatment of Visceral Leishmaniasis\nAntimalarial Drug Discovery: From Phenotypic Screen to Novel Hits\nChanging Malaria Treatment Efficacy with Changes in Treatment Practices and Drug Sensitivities\nPartnership Performing Drug Discovery towards Visceral Leishmaniasis\nLeishmania Tyrosyl tRNA Synthetase and its Prospect as a Drug Target\nDiscovery of New Therapeutics to Treat Sleeping Sickness\nTarget-Based Drug Discovery: Targeting Cysteine Proteases in Multiple Organisms\nTailored Hit-Discovery Cascades for Leishmania donovani and Trypanosoma cruzi\nStructure and Function-Based Design of Plasmodium-Selective Proteasome Inhibitors\nSubmicromolar Activity Against the Causative Agent of Chagas Disease\nTargeting Artemisinin Resistance in the Malaria Parasite Plasmodium falciparum\nMechanism of Action of the Chloronitrobenzamides against Trypanosoma brucei brucei\nA Clinical Candidate Targeting Plasmodium falciparum Dihydroorotate Dehydrogenase\n\nPlease visit Keystone’s Drug Discovery for Parasitic Diseases website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/drug-discovery-parasitic-diseases/
LOCATION:Granlibakken Tahoe\, 725 Granlibakken Road\, Tahoe City\, CA\, 96145\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160122
DTSTAMP:20160106T214605Z
CREATED:20160106T214605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160106T214605Z
UID:13522-1453248000-1453420799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Pharmaceutical Microbiology 2016
DESCRIPTION:The 5th Annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology Conference and Exhibition will be held January 20-21\, 2016 in London\, UK. \nThe event will explore developments in mechanisms to detect pathogens\, case studies on contaminations\, endotoxin detection and LER\, case studies in pharmaceutical microbiology\, regulatory changes and VBNC’s. \nHighlighted presentations include: \n\nParticle Deposition Monitoring the Missing Link in Contamination Control\nAdvanced Light Microscopy to Detect VBNC Pathogens and Biofilms\nDNA-Sequencing Based Methods: How Will They Shape Routine Microbial Testing\nManaging Microbiology of Stem Cell Manufacture\nOperating a Bioburden Control Facility Within the Vaccine Industry\nUse of RMM in Bacteriology Lab\nEndotoxin Testing of Biologics – New Insights\nEndotoxin Test Concerns of Biologics\n\nPlease visit SMi’s Pharmaceutical Microbiology 2016 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/pharmaceutical-microbiology-2016/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Kensington Forum\, 97 Cromwell Rd\, London\, SW7 4DN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160119
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160122
DTSTAMP:20151106T191021Z
CREATED:20151106T190946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151106T191021Z
UID:13059-1453161600-1453420799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Bacteriophage 2016
DESCRIPTION:Bacteriophage 2016 will be held January 19-21\, 2016 in London\, United Kingdom. \nThe event focuses on the roles of bacteriophages\, ranging from fundamental biological research to their use in medical and industrial biotechnologies. \nBacteriophage 2016 is aimed at those working in the field surrounding bacteriophages\, Postgraduate students\, those in industry and those interested in the uses of bacteriophages in biotechnology. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nStructure of the SPP1 bacteriophage and its function\nBiocontrol of Staphylococcus aureus and Clostridium difficile\nActivation of cellular cold shock response and abortive infection mechanism by phage encoded protein\nInteraction of lysis protein E from bacteriophage phiX174 with translocase MraY on the bacterial peptidoglycan biosynthetic pathway\nThe enemy insight: tectiviruses preying on the Bacillus cereus group\nBacteriophages and antibiotic resistance\nFilamentous phage – applications from nano to metagenomic scale\nRecombinant antibodies displayed on filamentous bacteriophage for single cell proteomics\nCampylobacter phages: Biocontrol and resistance development\nShiga toxin-encoding lysogenic bacteriophages\nEndolysin-based antimicrobials for control of bacterial pathogens\nBiology and genetics of telomere phages\n\nPlease visit the EuroSciCon Bacteriophage 2016 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/bacteriophage-2016/
LOCATION:Cineworld: The O2\, Peninsula Square\, London\, SE10 0DX\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160115
DTSTAMP:20181224T021637Z
CREATED:20160105T233405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181224T021637Z
UID:13488-1452470400-1452815999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:JP Morgan Healthcare Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 34th Annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference will be held January 11-14\, 2016 in San Francisco\, California. \nThe annual invitation-only event gathers investors and corporate leadership from the leading large and small biotech and life science companies impacting market dynamics. \nCoinciding biotech expos and networking events nearby offer those without an invitation to the JP Morgan conference a multitude of business development opportunities. \nRead more: JP Morgan Conference Turns San Francisco into Biotech Convergence Zone
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/jp-morgan-34th-annual-healthcare-conference/
LOCATION:Westin St. Francis\, 335 Powell St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160114
DTSTAMP:20160106T051828Z
CREATED:20151202T050853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160106T051828Z
UID:13497-1452384000-1452729599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:IPRED IV Healthcare Preparedness
DESCRIPTION:The 4th International Conference on Healthcare System Preparedness and Response to Emergencies & Disasters – IPRED IV – will be held January 10-13\, 2016 in Tel Aviv\, Israel. \nThe meeting will provide an opportunity for professionals to share the latest findings and lessons learned for health system all-hazards disaster preparedness. \nSpecial attention will be dedicated to emerging or re-emerging threats\, such as the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) or the Ebola outbreak as well as threats posed by natural or man-made disasters that present a great challenge to human health and global stability. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nDisaster Medicine Preparedness for Mass Gatherings\nItalian Experience in Hospital Bioterrorism Preparedness\nCode Blue Response to a BSL3 Incident\nInternational Medical Teams: Have Ebola and Nepal Changed Anything?\nHealth Impact of a Nuclear Accident\nPreparing for Imported Ebola Cases\nResilient and Sustainable Health Systems for Outbreaks\nCzech EMS Experience with Portable Isolation Units\nChinese Military Medical Support to Ebola in Sierra Leone\nNYC Pediatric Disaster Coalition: A Model for Disaster Preparedness\nEvaluating Healthcare Emergency Response in Taiwan\nDesigning Emergency Departments for Improved Infection Control\nNurses as Leaders of Emergency Preparedness\nHealth of Decontamination Workers in Fukushima\nCytoprotectors for Toxicological Disasters\nDestruction of the Utah Chemical Weapons Stockpile\n\nThe event is hosted by the Israeli Ministry of Health and the Home Front Command. Please visit the IPRED IV website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/ipred-iv-healthcare-preparedness/
LOCATION:Hilton Tel Aviv Hotel\, Ha-Yarkon St 205\, Tel Aviv-Yafo\, 6340506\, Israel
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160108
DTSTAMP:20151119T230917Z
CREATED:20151119T230917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151119T230917Z
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SUMMARY:PHEMCE Stakeholder's Workshop
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response will host a Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise (PHEMCE) Stakeholder’s Workshop Jan. 6-7\, 2016\, in Bethesda\, Maryland. \nThis two-day workshop will highlight past progress and future directions in developing\, stockpiling and effectively utilizing the drugs\, vaccines\, and devices that may be required in public health emergencies caused by either naturally occurring epidemics or intentional chemical\, biological\, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) attacks. \nThe event is free but requires advanced registration. Learn more here: PHEMCE Medical Countermeasures Stakeholders Workshop.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/phemce-stakeholders-workshop/
LOCATION:Natcher Conference Center\, 45 Center Drive\, Bethesda\, MD\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151225
DTSTAMP:20151113T183444Z
CREATED:20150811T000644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151113T183444Z
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SUMMARY:ICMEEGID 2015
DESCRIPTION:The ICMEEGID 2015 17th International Conference on Molecular Epidemiology and Evolutionary Genetics of Infectious Diseases is scheduled to take place December 23-24\, 2015 in Dubai\, UAE. \nThis conference aims to bring together leading academic scientists\, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of Molecular Epidemiology and Evolutionary Genetics of Infectious Diseases. Also provided is an interdisciplinary forum for researchers\, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations\, trends\, and concerns\, practical challenges encountered and the solutions. \nPlease visit the ICMEEGID 2015 website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/icmeegid-2015/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Dubai\, Salahuddin Road\, Deira\, Dubai\, 8668
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151210
DTSTAMP:20151106T204510Z
CREATED:20150806T192339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151106T204510Z
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SUMMARY:2015 National HIV Prevention Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2015 National HIV Prevention Conference is scheduled to take place December 6-9\, 2015 in Atlanta\, GA. \nThe National HIV Prevention Conference allows for in-person collaboration between researchers and program personnel planning and implementing HIV prevention and care programs. This conference brings together more than 3\,000 individuals who are working to stop the spread of HIV in the United States. \nThis four-day conference will include oral\, panel and poster presentations\, as well as plenary sessions\, roundtables\, and debates and allows conference participants to engage in rigorous scientific\, programmatic\, and technology information exchange. \nPlease visit the 2015 National HIV Prevention Conference website for more information and registration. \n  \n 
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/2015-national-hiv-prevention-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Atlanta\, 265 Peachtree street NE\, Atlanta\, 30303\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151205
DTSTAMP:20151111T005753Z
CREATED:20150910T232021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151111T005753Z
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SUMMARY:Medexcon 2015
DESCRIPTION:Medexcon 2015 is scheduled to take place December 2-4\, 2015 in Ankara\, Turkey. \nMedexcon 2015\, Medical Products\, Healthcare Conference gathers the health sector with its suppliers\, users and government entities. Health sector development and rapid growth during last 10 years\, caused an increased demand on health expenditures\, and services. \nTurkey plans to increase the investments on healthcare\, as a part of its targets for 2023. The required number of new patient beds is expected to reach 95\,000 and government aims to invest a total of $ 14 billion on its utilities. \nPlease visit the Medexcon 2015 website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/medexcon-2015/
LOCATION:ATO Congress & Exhibition Centre\, Söğütözü Cd. No:1\, Çankaya\, 06510\, Turkey
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151205
DTSTAMP:20151110T211913Z
CREATED:20151110T211913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151110T211913Z
UID:13106-1448928000-1449273599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference is scheduled to take place December 1-4\, 2015 in San Diego\, CA. \nThe National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference expands opportunities for learning about the implementation of healthcare coalitions and coalition activities. \nThe Conference is co‐hosted by the National Healthcare Coalition Resource Center\, a program founded and operated by three non‐profit healthcare coalitions\, MESH Coalition\, Northern Virginia Hospital Alliance\, and the Northwest Healthcare Response Network. \nThe Conference will be held in conjunction with the 6th Annual ARC (Advancing & Redefining Communities for Emergency Management) Conference. ARC is held in partnership with the Veterans Emergency Management Evaluation Center (VEMEC) of the US Department of Veterans Affairs. \nScheduled topic courses to include: \n\nEbola Readiness: Coalition Perspectives on Regional Cooperation\nWho You Gonna Call? A Regional Approach to Responding to Infectious Diseases\nMedical Countermeasure Planning & Response: What Changes do Healthcare Coalitions Need to Know?\nBuilding Responder Resilience: Lessons Learned in Field Response to EVD in West Africa\nInnovations in Emergency Management and Healthcare: Federal Initiatives\n\nPlease visit the National Healthcare Coalition Preparedness Conference website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/national-healthcare-coalition-preparedness-conference-2/
LOCATION:Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina\, 1380 Harbor Island Dr.\, San Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151205
DTSTAMP:20151106T201602Z
CREATED:20150906T190003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151106T201602Z
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SUMMARY:AMSUS Federal Health 2015
DESCRIPTION:The AMSUS Federal Health 2015 meeting is scheduled for December 1-4\, 2015 in San Antonio\, TX. \nAMSUS Federal Health 2015 has a senior federal leadership and International Delegate presence\, providing interagency and international networking.  AMSUS also offers Continuing Medical Education (CME/CE) credits for all health professionals. \nFive concurrent educational tracks: \n\nClinical operations\nGlobal health\nOperations and logistics\nPsychological health\nMilitary Health System updating current MHS and DHA status\n\nPlease visit the AMSUS Federal Health 2015 website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/amsus-federal-health-2015/
LOCATION:Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center\, 200 E Market St\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151119
DTSTAMP:20151105T230306Z
CREATED:20150905T211415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151105T230306Z
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SUMMARY:Re-Entering Antibacterial Drug Development
DESCRIPTION:The Re-Entering Antibacterial Drug Development Summit is scheduled to take place November 16-18\, 2015 in Boston\, MA. \nThis Summit is designed as a forum for knowledge and opinion exchange between the major stakeholders\, who are shaping the current state of antibacterial discovery and development. \nConference Overview \nTrack 1: Antibacterial Research and Development \n\nNovel Monoclonal Antibodies for the Prevention and Treatment of Bacterial Infections\nAntibiotic Adjuvants to Reclaim Legacy Drugs\nTrench Warfare: The Battle to Push Back the Lines of Gram-Negative Resistance\nNew Antibiotics from Natural Products\nand more…\n\nTrack 2: Clinical Development and Commercialization of Antibacterials \n\nOvercoming the Challenges of Developing New Antibiotics for Resistant Bacteria with Regulatory Support and New Diagnostics\nDiagnostics Update: Recent Advances in Pathogen and Antimicrobial Resistance Detection\nAntibacterial Drug Development: The Role of Clinical Microbiology and the Need for Rapid Diagnostics\nThe Contribution of Therapeutic Drug Monitoring to Clinical Trial Success and Effective Antibiotic Stewardship\nand more…\n\nTrack 3: Diagnostics to Guide Antimicrobial Stewardship and Drug Development \n\nRapid DNA-Based Detection of Bacteria at the Point-of-Care Using a Portable Degas-Driven Microfluidic System\nRNA-Based Diagnosis of Antibiotic Resistance\nLuncheon Presentation: Rapid Clonal Diagnostics: Getting Personal with Pathogens at the Point of Care\nWe are the World: How Pharmaceutical Industry Can Contribute to Antimicrobial Stewardship\nand more…\n\nPlease visit the Re-Entering Antibacterial Drug Development Summit website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/re-entering-antibacterial-drug-development/
LOCATION:Hilton Boston Back Bay\, 40 Dalton Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02215\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151114
DTSTAMP:20151104T205117Z
CREATED:20151104T205117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151104T205117Z
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SUMMARY:World Orphan Drug Congress 2015
DESCRIPTION:The World Orphan Drug Congress 2015 will take place November 11-13\, 2015 in Geneva\, Switzerland. \nThis conference will offer opportunities to discuss topics such as the pricing and reimbursement debate\, commercialization challenges and engaging with patients during research and development of new therapies.  Interact with representatives from pharma\, biotechs\, payers\, government\, regulators\, academia and patient groups.  Extended networking time is established to seek out and build partnerships to speed up the development of orphan drugs. \nGuest speakers to include: \n\nSegolene Ayme\, Coordinator\, Scientific Secretariat\, International Rare Diseases Research Consortium (IRDiRC)\nDr Meriem Bouslouk\, Officer\, Federal Joint Committee\nDr May Orfali\, Global Medicines Development Lead- Rare Diseases\, Pfizer\nTony Zbeidy\, MENA Director\, Orphan Europe\nRito Bergemann\, Director\, Value Evidence Lead Rare Diseases\, GSK\nDr Will Maier\, Chief Scientific Officer\, Mapi\nAnd more…\n\nPlease visit the World Orphan Drug Congress 2015 website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/world-orphan-drug-congress-2015/
LOCATION:Starling Hotel Geneva\, Route François-Peyrot 34\, Geneva\, 1218\, Switzerland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151113
DTSTAMP:20151014T152224Z
CREATED:20150614T152213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151014T152224Z
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SUMMARY:NCT CBRNe Asia 2015
DESCRIPTION:The Non-Conventional Threat: CBRNe Asia 2015 will take place November 10-12 in Bangkok\, Thailand. \nNCT CBRNe Asia provides one of the best opportunities to meet with and learn from regional CBRNe experts and stakeholders. After successful events in Thailand\, Malaysia\, and Cambodia\, the conference returns this year to Thailand\, connecting CBRNe stakeholders and decision makers from Bangkok to Seoul and Tokyo to Delhi. \nThe conference will include high-level speakers and governmental delegations from all over Asia\, Europe\, Middle East and the USA. \nHighlighted sessions include: \n\nCBRN Threats and Capability Building in Asia\nCBRN Defense Organization: Comprehensive Prevention and Preparedness\nCBRN Forensics\, Detection and Reconnaissance\nState of the Art in Incident Management Systems and Support\nApplication of UAV in CBRN Emergency Management\nChemical Threats in Conflict Theaters\nRN Training and Protection\nUpcoming Challenges in Biosafety\, Analysis and Response\nCountering CBRNE Terrorism in Southeast Asia\n\nThis year’s conference also includes a live CBRN Exercise and Training led by the Royal Thai Army and Royal Thai Police. \nPlease visit IB Consultancy’s NCT CBRNe Asia website for more information and to register. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of NCT CBRNe Asia 2015.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/nct-cbrne-asia-2015/
LOCATION:Dusit Thani Bangkok\, 946 Rama IV Road\, Bangkok\, 10500\, Thailand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151112
DTSTAMP:20151105T152723Z
CREATED:20151104T201201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151105T152723Z
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SUMMARY:European Antibody Congress 2015
DESCRIPTION:The European Antibody Congress 2015 is scheduled to take place November 9-11\, 2015 in Basel\, Switzerland. \nThe conference will offer opportunities to learn about innovative new platforms and technologies; hear industry leader’s views on the clinical and commercial future of antibodies; and network with thought leaders and influencers in the industry. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nImmune system modulation\nNeurological applications\nInfectious disease treatments\nVaccine development\nAntibody-based drug development\nManufacturing process improvement\n\nExpected Guest Speakers to include: \n\nPeter Senter\, Vice President of Chemistry\, Seattle Genetics Inc.\nDr Hans-Peter Gerber\, Vice President\, Pfizer Worldwide Research and Development\nDr Tariq Ghayur\, Senior Principal Scientist and Research Fellow\, AbbVie Bioresearch Center Inc\nDr Keith Wilson\, Chief Scientific Officer\, Oxford BioTherapeutics Ltd\nDr Eugene Zhukovsky\, Chief Scientific Officer\, BIOMUNEX PHARMACEUTICALS\nProf Adam Cunningham\, Professor of Functional Immunity\, University of Birmingham\n\nPlease visit the European Antibody Congress 2015 website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/european-antibody-congress-2015/
LOCATION:Congress Center Basel\, Messeplatz 21\, Basel\, 4058\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151112
DTSTAMP:20151105T204309Z
CREATED:20150905T191655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151105T204309Z
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SUMMARY:World Vaccine Congress 2015
DESCRIPTION:The World Vaccine Congress 2015 is scheduled to take place November 9-11\, 2015 in Madrid\, Spain. \nThis meeting plans to examine the new technologies for vaccine development\, including nanotech\, synthetic biology and new-generation adjuvants.  Clinical phase I\, II and III data from leading biotechs and big pharma will be presented.  Updates on the latest discovery-stage prophylactic and therapeutic vaccines.  Also\, the latest methods for improving bioprocessing and manufacturing methodologies for current and future vaccines. \nScheduled speakers expected to include: \n\nGregory A. Poland\, Director of Vaccine Research\, Mayo Clinic\nDr Rino Rappuoli\, Chief Scientist\, GSK Vaccines\nProf Jaap Goudsmit\, Global Head\, Janssen Prevention Center\nPaul Baduek\, Director Technology Innovation\, Sanofi Pasteur\nDr Miles Carroll\, Deputy Director\, Public Health England\n\nPlease visit the World Vaccine Congress 2015 website for more information and registration. \n 
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/world-vaccine-congress-2015/
LOCATION:Silken Puerta America\, Avda América\,41 o Corazón de María\,10\, Madrid\, 28002\, Spain
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151108
DTSTAMP:20150610T202505Z
CREATED:20150610T202505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150610T202505Z
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SUMMARY:AMP 2015 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The AMP 2015 Annual Meeting is scheduled to take place November 5-7\, 2015 in Austin\, TX. \nPreceding the annual meeting on November 4th\, a full day of corporate workshops will take place. \nPlease visit the Association For Molecular Pathology’s AMP 2015 Annual Meeting website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/amp-2015-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Austin Convention Center\, 500 E Cesar Chavez St\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
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