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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160130
DTSTAMP:20160107T001352Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160128
DTSTAMP:20150817T170837Z
CREATED:20150817T163944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150817T170837Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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
UID:13203-1452038400-1452211199@globalbiodefense.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151225
DTSTAMP:20151113T183444Z
CREATED:20150811T000644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151113T183444Z
UID:13115-1450828800-1451001599@globalbiodefense.com
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
UID:13062-1449360000-1449705599@globalbiodefense.com
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
UID:13111-1449014400-1449273599@globalbiodefense.com
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
UID:13060-1448928000-1449273599@globalbiodefense.com
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
UID:13054-1447632000-1447891199@globalbiodefense.com
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
UID:13040-1447200000-1447459199@globalbiodefense.com
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151113
DTSTAMP:20151014T152224Z
CREATED:20150614T152213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151014T152224Z
UID:12873-1447113600-1447372799@globalbiodefense.com
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
UID:13036-1447027200-1447286399@globalbiodefense.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151106
DTSTAMP:20151010T151753Z
CREATED:20150412T182522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151010T151753Z
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SUMMARY:4th ASM-ESCMID Conference
DESCRIPTION:American Society for Microbiology’s 4th ASM-ESCMID Conference on Methicillin-resistant Staphylococci in Animals: Veterinary and Public Health Implications is scheduled to take place Nov. 2-5\, 2015 in Chicago\, IL. \nThis conference focuses on the animal and public health aspects of methicillin-resistant staphylococci (MRS)\, including transmission of MRS between humans and animals (including livestock\, companion animals and wildlife); livestock-associated MRSA in healthcare facilities and the community; diagnosis\, management and prevention of infections in animals; infection control in hospitals\, animal production\, and the role of antimicrobial use in the dissemination of MRS. \nExpected conference sessions include: \n\nEpidemiology of LA-MRSA\nEpidemiology of MRSP and MRSA in Companion Animals\nRound Table Discussion/Debate I: Do Antimicrobial Restriction Regulations help Reduce MRSA on Farms?\nGenomics\nPrevention and Control of LA-MRSA\nTreatment and Control of MRSP and MRSA in Companion Animals\nRound Table Discussion/Debate II: Are MRSA and MRSP in Companion Animals Relevant Zoonotic Disease Threats?\nDiagnostic Testing\n\nPlease visit American Society for Microbiology’s 4th ASM-ESCMID Conference website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/4th-asm-escmid-conference/
LOCATION:Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel\, 221 N. Columbus Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151105
DTSTAMP:20150204T192739Z
CREATED:20141004T182714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150204T192739Z
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SUMMARY:APHA Annual Meeting 2015
DESCRIPTION:The APHA Annual Meeting 2015 will take place October 31 – November 4\, 2015 in Chicago\, IL United States. \nThe meeting aims to strengthen the profession of public health\, share the latest research and information\, promote best practices and advocate for public health issues and policies grounded in research. \nThis meeting brings together more than 12\,000 participants to network\, educate and share experiences. \nDuring the five days\, attendees can participate in a variety of sessions\, network with colleagues\, attend receptions\, business meetings and an Expo. \nPlease visit APHA’s APHA Annual Meeting 2015 website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/apha-annual-meeting-2015/
LOCATION:McCormick Place\, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, 60616\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151031
DTSTAMP:20150903T021356Z
CREATED:20150903T021356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150903T021356Z
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SUMMARY:CBRNe Convergence 2015
DESCRIPTION:The CBRNe Convergence 2015 Congress & Exhibition will take place October 28-30\, 2015 in Orlando\, Florida. \nOrganized by CBRNe World\, the event features presentations by dozens of leading subject-matter experts\, an exhibition of more than 60 select companies\, and a dynamic demonstration of U.S. CBRNE and hazmat assets coordinated by the FBI WMD Directorate. \nHighlighted speakers include: \n\nCarmen Spencer\, Joint Program Executive Officer for Chemical and Biological Defense\nMajor General William Roy\, Commander Joint Task Force Civil Support\nJeffrey Muller\, Assistant Director of the INTERPOL CBRNE Sub-Directorate\nDavid Crouch\, Global Product Manager at Scott Safety and Vice Chairman of CBRN-UK\nCharles Spencer\, Section Chief of the FBI’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate Investigations and Operations Section\nTim Babinchak\, Vice President of Clinical and Medical Affairs in the Biodefense Division of Emergent BioSolutions\nPaulo Alexandre de Moraes Cabral\, Head of CBRN Division at the Brazilian Army Technological Center\nJanet Blatny\, Senior scientist at the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment\nDavid Bowman Director for the DOE/NNSA Office of Emergency Response\nJohn Geeslin\, WMD Coordinator/Hazardous Evidence Response Team Leader at FBI Tampa\nDick Onderwater\, Chief Squad leader Police Search and Analyse CBRN-E\, Hague Police\nJaroslaw Stocki\, Polish Armed Forces CBRN Defence Directorate Deputy Chief and Ops Branch Head\nVahid Majidi\, DoD Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear Matters\nRob Dudgeon\, Deputy Director in San Francisco’s Department of Emergency Management\n\nTwo unique pre-congress workshops will be offered on October 27. The FBI Laboratory Forensic Response Section and a member of the UK’s elite special forces will lead a CBRNE Forensics workshop\, addressing the realities of conducting forensic tasks in a contaminated environment. The second workshop offered is a one-day training course in the medical management of radiation emergencies taught by faculty from the Radiation Emergency Assistance Center/Training Site (REAC/TS) of the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. \nPlease visit CBRNe World’s CBRNe Convergence 2015 website for more information and to register. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of CBRNe Convergence.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/cbrne-convergence-2015/
LOCATION:Rosen Plaza\, 9700 International Drive\, Orlando\, 32819\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151101
DTSTAMP:20151015T182903Z
CREATED:20151015T182803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151015T182903Z
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SUMMARY:Bacillus ACT 2015
DESCRIPTION:The International Conference on Bacillus anthracis\, B. cereus and B. thuringiensis\, Bacillus ACT 2015\, will be held October 27-31\, 2015 in New Delhi\, India. \nThe conference is held every other year\, with the 2013 conference hosted in Victoria\, British Columbia. \nLeading scientists and researchers from all over the world will gather at the conference to discuss the latest research related to the physiology\, genetics\, molecular biology\, pathogenesis and ecology of this potentially deadly bacteria. \nExperts interested in rapid diagnostics\, vaccine development\, therapeutics and methods of decontamination also will be participating in this conference. \nFor more information or to register please visit the Bacillus ACT 2015 website. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of Bacillus ACT 2015.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/bacillus-act-2015/
LOCATION:The Grand New Delhi\, Nelson Mandela Road\, New Delhi\, 110070\, India
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151029
DTSTAMP:20151010T151204Z
CREATED:20150516T195950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151010T151204Z
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SUMMARY:US - Canada Border Conference
DESCRIPTION:The US – Canada Border Conference takes place October 27-28\, 2015 in Detroit\, MI. \nThe United States-Canada joint declaration\, Beyond the Border: A Shared Vision for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness\, articulates a shared approach to security in which both countries work together to address threats within\, at\, and away from our borders\, while expediting lawful trade and travel. \nThe US – Canada Border Conference will bring together local\, state\, provincial and federal agencies\, as well as business organizations\, in a central location convenient to both nations\, to advance the agenda between the United States and Canada. \nPlease visit the US – Canada Border Conference website for more information and registration details.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/us-canada-border-conference/
LOCATION:Cobo Center\, 1 Washington Blvd.\, Detroit\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151030
DTSTAMP:20150529T042009Z
CREATED:20141004T182828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150529T042009Z
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SUMMARY:ACEP15
DESCRIPTION:The American College of Emergency Physicians: ACEP15 conference will take place October 26-29\, 2015 in Boston\, MA United States. \nThe ACEP 2015 curriculum will consist of clinical and risk management tools to aid in day-to-day practice. Educational courses\, skills labs\, workshops and an Expo make up the core of APEC15. \nHighlighted topic areas include: \n\nCritical Care\nDermatologic Disorders\nEmergency Imaging\nHead and Neck Disorders\nHealth Policy\nHematologic Disorders\nInfectious Disease\nKnowledge Translation\nMaintenance of Certification\nMetabolic & Endocrine Disorders\nNeurologic Disorders\nPrehospital-Disaster Medicine\nProfessional Skills\nPulmonary Disorders\nRisk Management\nToxicology & Environmental Disorders\nTrauma\n\nPlease visit the American College of Emergency Physicians ACEP15 website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/acep15/
LOCATION:Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC)\, 415 Summer St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151029
DTSTAMP:20150330T010648Z
CREATED:20140910T235728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150330T010648Z
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SUMMARY:Translational Medicine 2015
DESCRIPTION:The OMICS Group’s Translational Medicine conference will take place October 26-28\, 2015 in Baltimore\, MD. \nThe Translational Medicine conference will focus on the latest and exciting innovations in the area of medical research. The conference theme “Enhancing new diagnostic tools and therapeutic dimensions in Translational Medicine” aims to draw the attention of the medical community to discover new emerging progress being made in traditional medicine and therapeutic area of research. \nConference Topic Highlights: \n\nBiomarkers in Translational Medicine\nTranslational Therapeutics and Technologies\nTranslational Modeling of Efficacy & Safety\nClinical Epidemiology\nTranslation of Animal Models to the Clinic\nImmunology and Infectious Diseases\nAdvances in Translational Medicine\n\nPlease visit OMICS Group’s Translational Medicine website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/omics-group-translational-medicine/
LOCATION:Double Tree Hilton – Baltimore BWI Airport\, 890 Elkridge Landing Road \,  Linthicum\, MD\,  21090\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151028
DTSTAMP:20150528T221321Z
CREATED:20140902T001659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150528T221321Z
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SUMMARY:Safety Cabinet Technology
DESCRIPTION:The Eagleson Institute’s Safety Cabinet Technology class will take place  October 26-27\, 2015 in Sanford\, Maine. \nThis two-day course provides a comprehensive overview of Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs) through lectures\, demonstrations\, and hands-on laboratory workshops.  Engaging class discussions allow participants learn from each other. The guided tour of a BSC manufacturing facility provides a unique opportunity to understand the “nuts and bolts” of BSCs. \nThis course is designed for Biosafety officers\, principal investigators\, industrial hygienists\, facility engineers\, architects and certifiers.  No previous knowledge is necessary. This is an introductory level course. \nTopics expected to be covered: \n\nHow BSCs are constructed and function\nHow the types of BSCs vary from each other and from other laboratory ventilation equipment\nWhat exhaust options exist for each type\nWhy HEPA filtration plays such a key role in BSC operation\nWhat factors influence BSC performance\nHow to use safety cabinets effectively\nHow performance envelopes are used to select a BSC’s set point\nWhen and how cabinet decontamination is performed\nWhat hazards are associated with decontamination and certification\nHow all required BSC testing is performed\nHow to select the appropriate BSC for a specific application\n\nPlease visit the Eagleson Institute Safety Cabinet Technology website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/safety-cabinet-technology-2/
LOCATION:Eagleson Institute\, 161 Gate House Road\, Sanford\, ME\, 04073\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151030
DTSTAMP:20151010T150626Z
CREATED:20150707T195302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151010T150626Z
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SUMMARY:AAPS Annual Meeting 2015
DESCRIPTION:The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists AAPS Annual Meeting 2015 is scheduled to take place October 25-29\, 2015 in Orlando\, FL. \nHighlighted topic areas from the AAPS annual meeting include: \nBig Data:  Find out how to make more informed decisions about appropriate clinical candidates\, optimize dosing regimens and accelerate drug development with cutting-edge techniques such as microdialysis combined with molecular imaging or highly sensitive bioanalysis methods. \nDrug Delivery Technology:  The range of topics include drug absorption enablement; peptide delivery; delivery to the brain; personalized medicine and more. Learn about the challenges and opportunities that impact all drug delivery formats: oral\, parenteral\, ocular\, transdermal\, 3-D printed and more. \nImpurities:  Examine the challenges of identifying and controlling impurities such as heavy metal and mutagenic impurities to assure purity and potency of the final delivery system. \nMicrodialysis\, Imaging\, Target Site:  Discuss how using cutting-edge techniques such as microdialysis and molecular imaging link site specific drug concentration and effects and facilitate more informed decisions about appropriate clinical candidates\, accelerated drug development and optimized dosing regimens. \nModeling:  Sessions examine the application of quantitative model-based drug development\, with a specific focus on innovative translational strategies. Modeling approaches such as physiologically-based pharmacokinetic modeling\, quantitative systems pharmacology\, site-of-action models\, and drug and disease modeling and more. \nQbD\, Regulatory Challenges:  Programming delves into regulatory and QbD aspects including the critical quality attributes of global regulatory harmonization\, designing state of the art formulation research and development to comply with international regulations. \nTransporters:  Internationally renowned experts examine the role of transporters in traditional and non-traditional biological barriers such as the eyes; the potential use of transporters as “therapeutic targets”; plus novel strategies resulting from advances in bioinformatics\, proteomics and pharmacogenomics. \nPlease visit the AAPS Annual Meeting 2015 website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/aaps-annual-meeting-2015/
LOCATION:Orange County Convention Center\, 9800 International Drive\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
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