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SUMMARY:Building Public Trust in Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (PHEPR) Science
DESCRIPTION:The National Academies’ Planning Committee on Building Public Trust in Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response (PHEPR) Science will hold a workshop on 29-30 March. \nWorkshop discussants and participants will collaboratively generate actionable strategies and approaches to (re)build and maintain trust across this continuum\, across stakeholders\, across levels of the system (federal\, state\, tribal\, territorial\, and local)\, and across emergency types. Workshop discussants and participants will specifically: \n\nExamine why the topic of public trust (and trustworthiness\, credibility\, confidence in\, among others) is important in PHEPR science and develop a shared understanding of its importance and its relationship to other factors that contribute to social cohesion in public health emergencies.\nExplore key elements of PHEPR science communication and generate actionable communications strategies based on recent experiences.\nGenerate actionable strategies and approaches for building/maintaining trust\, communicating PHEPR science and the scientific process in the face of uncertainty and in response to the recent decline in perceived credibility of federal\, state\, and local agencies.\nExamine the ways in which diverse demographic groups experience PHEPR science differently and generate strategies and approaches for building trust in PHEPR science and the scientific process that is tailored to these varied experiences.\n\nWorkshop Planning Committee members include: \n\nSandra Quinn\, Ph.D.\, M.Ed. (Chair)\, University of Maryland\nDominique Brossard\, Ph.D.\, University of Madison-Wisconsin\nEsther Chernak\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, FACP\, Drexel University\nKenny Hendrickson\, Ph.D.\, University of the Virgin Islands\nHilary Karasz\, Ph.D.\, M.A.\, Public Health – Seattle and King County\nJennifer Kiger\, M.P.H.\, LSSBB\, Harris County Public Health\nRachael Piltch-Loeb\, Ph.D.\, M.S.P.H.\, Harvard University\nKai Ruggeri\, Ph.D.\, Columbia University\nMonica Schoch-Spana\, Ph.D.\, Johns Hopkins University\nCathy Slemp\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, Catherine C Slemp\, LLC
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/building-public-trust-in-public-health-emergency-preparedness-and-response-phepr-science/
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CATEGORIES:Conference,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T153000
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SUMMARY:Inaugural Joint Meeting of NACSD and NACIDD
DESCRIPTION:Please join Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response Dawn O’Connell along with Assistant Secretary for Aging and Acting Administrator for Community Living Alison Barkoff\, Wednesday\, March 30 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET for the inaugural meeting of the National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters (NACSD) and National Advisory Committee on Individuals with Disabilities and Disasters (NACIDD). \nAdvanced registration for this meeting is required and can be accessed\, along with additional meeting information\, through the online event page. \nDuring this joint meeting\, committee members will be sworn into service and begin a national discussion with federal subject matter experts on the challenges\, opportunities\, and priorities in meeting the unique health needs of older adult populations and people with disabilities during and after disasters and public health emergencies. \nThe agenda includes time to hear from the public. The floor will be open to hear as many relevant comments as possible. To learn how to request a speaking time\, please visit our event page. Meeting materials also will be made publicly available through that page. You can send questions about the NACSD to NACSD@hhs.gov and questions about the NACIDD to NACIDD@hhs.gov. \nBackground \nThe National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters (NACSD) and the National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities and Disasters (NACIDD)\, or Committees\, were established by sections 2811B and 2811C\, respectively\, of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act\, as amended by the Pandemic and All Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act (PAHPAIA) of 2019. The Committees are governed by the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and the General Services Administration FACA Final Rule. The Committees evaluate issues and programs and provide findings\, advice\, and recommendations to the Secretary of HHS to support and enhance all-hazards public health and medical preparedness\, response\, and recovery. The NACSD provides focus on the unique needs of older adults\, while the NACIDD focuses on helping HHS meet the needs of people with disabilities (PWD). The Secretary of HHS has formally delegated authority to operate the NACSD and the NACIDD to ASPR. \nFor Further Information:\nDr. Maxine Kellman\, NACSD Designated Federal Official\, 202-260-0447\, NACSD@hhs.gov; Tabinda Burney\, NACIDD Designated Federal Official\, 202-699-1779\, NACIDD@hhs.gov. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR)\, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)\, Washington\, DC. \nLearn more and register at the ASPR website \n 
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/national-advisory-committee-on-seniors-and-disasters-nacsd-and-national-advisory-committee-on-individuals-with-disabilities-and-disasters-nacidd/
LOCATION:https://hhsasproea.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_qCfSOHCWT4qTywRzWw_3fA
CATEGORIES:Conference,Government Hosted
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SUMMARY:Public Workshop on Use of Population Descriptors in Genomics Research
DESCRIPTION:The second meeting of the Committee on Use of Race\, Ethnicity\, and Ancestry as Population Descriptors in Genomics Research will be held on April 4 and April 7\, 2022. \nAs part of this workshop\, the committee request public comment on the current use of population descriptors such as race\, ethnicity\, ancestry\, etc. in genomics research and how the use of population descriptors could be improved upon in the future. \nThe agenda will be available on the event webpage. \nThe committee requests public comments as part of this workshop. The committee would like to hear from researchers\, advocates\, and any other interested stakeholders on how population descriptors are currently being used effectively in genomics research\, how they could be improved\, and what systems might be used effectively in the future. \nThe committee will invite a few authors representing a sample of the submissions to present their comments at the workshop on April 4th. If you wish to be considered as a speaker at this workshop\, please submit your comment by March 23rd. Authors of submission submitted after March 23rd may also be considered to be speakers at the workshop in the summer. \nClick here to learn more and submit your comment.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/public-workshop-on-use-of-population-descriptors-in-genomics-research/
LOCATION:https://bit.ly/nasem-genomics
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220404T130000
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SUMMARY:Deterring Russia's Biological\, Chemical and Nuclear Threat
DESCRIPTION:Biological\, Chemical\, and Nuclear Weapons: Can the West deter Russia from using them? \nThe National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) will the event 4 April 2022 from 1:00 – 2:00 Eastern. \nOn February 27 President Vladimir Putin ordered Russia’s nuclear deterrent forces to be put on high alert\, sending shockwaves through Europe and the international community. As the conflict has drawn on longer than anticipated\, U.S. intelligence officials have warned of Putin’s “back against the wall” escalations. More recently\, on March 11th\, Russian propaganda outlets accused the U.S. of funding and harboring biological weapons facilities in Ukraine. Although these claims are false\, the Kremlin’s misinformation campaign has signaled to Russia-watchers and intelligence officials that Putin is fabricating information and messaging to justify his own intention to authorize chemical\, biological\, or a possible small tactical nuclear weapon. \nHow can the U.S.\, Europe Union\, and Allies brace for a possible Russian chemical or biological weapons attack in Ukraine? Are there lessons the U.S. has learned from the failure to respond to chemical weapons use in Syria in 2013? How might Western countries prevent\, mitigate\, or respond to such an attack? How could NATO\, the U.S.\, and Allies respond while trying to prevent further escalations? \nTo help answer these questions and many more\, please join the Honorable Andy Weber\, Senior Fellow at the Council on Strategic Risks’ and former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear\, Chemical and Biological Defense Programs\, and Mr. Ankit Panda\, Stanton Senior Fellow in the Nuclear Policy Program at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The program will be moderated by Ambassador (ret.) Susan M. Elliott\, President & CEO of the NCAFP. \nPlease visit the NCAFP’s Deterring Russia’s Biological\, Chemical and Nuclear Threat event page to register. \n 
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/deterring-russias-biological-chemical-and-nuclear-threat/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Sco1z-VkS5yuV4Zr-801Vw
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T180000
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SUMMARY:Schar School Master's and Certificate Open House
DESCRIPTION:The George Mason University (GMU) Schar School of Policy and Government will host a Master’s and Certificate Open House on April 13\, 2022 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm in Arlington\, Virginia. \nThe event will provide an overview of available master’s degree programs and highlight GMU’s world-class faculty and research. Admissions and student services staff will be on hand to answer questions. \nThis in-person event is the perfect opportunity to: \n\nExplore our top-ranked master’s degree and graduate certificate programs\nMeet Schar School Dean Mark Rozell\, program directors\, current students\, alumni\, and admissions team\nVisit the Schar School\nLearn about your program of interest in depth\, including the curriculum\, admissions requirements\, and career opportunities\nAsk admissions team members specific questions about the application process\n\nHave your application fee waived  \nProspective master’s and graduate certificate students who attend this event will be provided with an application fee waiver for the Fall 2022 graduate application. \nRegister to attend here. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of the GMU Schar School Biodefense program.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/schar-school-masters-and-certificate-open-house/
LOCATION:George Mason University Arlington Campus\, 3351 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220520
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SUMMARY:ICE\, ICE\, Data: Using NICEATM’s Integrated Chemical Environment to Support Chemical Evaluations
DESCRIPTION:Join us April 18-19 for a special training session featuring experts from the NTP Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM). \nNICEATM’s Integrated Chemical Environment is a free online suite that houses curated toxicity and physicochemical property data\, integrated into a variety of tools to analyze and visualize chemical data. These tools provide data access adhering to FAIR principles: data that is Findable\, Accessible\, Interoperable\, and Reusable for chemical characterization\, PBPK\, IVIVE\, and more! \nAt this two-day event\, you will learn directly from NICEATM developers how to use the Integrated Chemical Environment and have the opportunity to have your questions answered in the Q&A session. For your convenience\, a printable agenda is available for download below. You will receive session materials through the Zoom Webinar platform ahead of the event. Recordings and other materials will be made available shortly after the sessions. Registration is free\, but required to attend.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/ice-ice-data-using-niceatms-integrated-chemical-environment-to-support-chemical-evaluations/
LOCATION:https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UK_LklHqT5iGGtBgCy_Cjg
CATEGORIES:Conference,Training
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220427
DTSTAMP:20220421T013722Z
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SUMMARY:32nd EECMID - European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
DESCRIPTION:The 32nd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Disease (ECCMID) will take place as a hybrid event both online and in Lisbon\, Portugal on 23 – 26 April 2022. \nThe event brings together experts from many fields to present their latest findings\, guidelines and experiences to an audience of over 14\,000 colleagues. This year\, the congress will feature a hybrid format to facilitate an onsite and online experience for attendees allowing for remote and face-to-face opportunities to take part in the multifaceted programme. \nHighlighted programme topics include: \n\nAdvances in Clostridioides difficile infection outbreak prevention and control\nDigging in the molecular epidemiology of MDR Enterobacterales\nNovel insights into herpetic infections\nOpportunistic infections of the central nervous system\nFungal infections from head to toes\nPathogenic Escherichia coli: the emergence of cross pathotypes from the genomic continuum\nOne Health and mycology: what are the significant and potential interactions between agriculture and human health?\nLeveraging the host response to acute infection to create new diagnostic and prognostic tools\nNew insights into phages: current challenges and future developments\nHow to apply Digital PCR in clinical microbiology\nmRNA science: a paradigm shift to address unmet medical needs\nA post-COVID syndrome: a never-ending story\nPathogens and the microbiome: antibiotics at the crossroads\nRespiratory viral infections in hospital settings\nRole of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) in the evolution of COVID-19 treatment\nNew perspectives on Schistosomiasis in Europe\nShould you manage bloodstream infection differently in immunocompromised patients?\nGenomics underpin the clinical and public health management of tuberculosis\nCOVID-19 diagnostics: new and newer\nNovel predictive and diagnostic tools in severe viral and bacterial infections\nModelling host-pathogen interaction in persistent infections\nRapid diagnostic tools inform prudent antibiotic use\n\nPlease visit the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases 2022 meeting page to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/32nd-eecmid-european-congress-of-clinical-microbiology-infectious-diseases/
LOCATION:Congrex Switzerland\, Reinacherstrasse 131\, Basel\, CH-4053\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220425T163000
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SUMMARY:Malaria in Africa: Translating Science Into Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute will host a World Malaria Day Symposium on 25 April 2022 featuring presentations by the five NIH International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research (ICEMRs) that are actively working in Africa in the countries of Mali\, Uganda\, Ethiopia\, Kenya\, Malawi\, Mozambique\, Democratic Republic of Congo\, Zimbabwe\, and Zambia. \nCONFIRMED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS \n\nDr. Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti\, Regional Director for Africa\, World Health Organization\n“Science\, research and precision disease control with malaria as entry point”\nDr. Rick Steketee\, Deputy U.S. Global Malaria Coordinator\, U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative\n“Malaria science and program: challenging topics of climate and localization”\nProfessor Sheila Tlou\, ALMA Special Ambassador\, African Leaders Malaria Alliance\n“ALMAs 4-point agenda in the fight against malaria: linking policy\, accountability and action to science”\n\nThe Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute’s state-of-the-art facility is the hub for a community of multidisciplinary researchers dedicated to treat\, control and eradicate this deadly disease. Focused on four major areas of research: Entomology\, Parasitology\, Epidemiology and Immunology\, JHMRI boasts experts from around the globe\, all working to prevent and cure malaria. \nPlease visit the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute World Malaria Day Symposium event page to register for the event
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/malaria-in-africa-translating-science-into-practice/
LOCATION:https://jh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KEnjPeZNT8OkDXaSNvYniA
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220505
DTSTAMP:20220420T225637Z
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SUMMARY:2022 ASM Clinical Virology Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 2022 ASM Clinical Virology Symposium will be held 1-4 May 2022 in West Palm Beach\, Florida and with virtual participation options. \nThe event brings together top biomedical scientists\, physicians and laboratorians to discuss the latest in diagnostic virology\, vaccine development\, molecular diagnostics and more. \nASM will also include a virtual component providing access to the scientific program and accommodating those who are unable or do not wish to attend in-person. Get details on the digital experience. \nThe symposium is intended for physicians\, laboratory directors\, laboratory professionals\, technicians\, laboratory supervisors\, technologists and other health care professionals with an interest in the latest developments in clinical and diagnostic virology. \nHighlighted session topics include: \n\nMeasles Resurgence in the U.S. and Beyond\nHumoral and Cellular Immune Responses to SARS-CoV-2 After Natural Infection and Vaccination\nOpportunities and Challenges for Next Generation Sequencing of SARS-CoV-2\nLaboratory Stewardship of Diagnostic Tests within the Clinical Virology Laboratory\nTesting Trends and Guidelines for Screening and Monitoring of HIV Infections\nCRISPR/Cas Gene Editing as a Strategy for Antiviral Therapy: A Potential Cure for HIV-1\nA Physician’s Perspective on the Clinical Utility of Next Generation Sequencing\nCapacity Building Strategies in Dealing with a Global Outbreak of Viral Disease\nOutcome Studies to Evaluate the Clinical Impact of Laboratory Testing\nAssociation Between Enteroviruses and Acute Flaccid Myelitis\nGlobal Challenge of Emerging & Reemerging Viral Infections – A Report from the Tropics\nInfluenza During the COVID-19 Pandemic\nWastewater-based Epidemiology: Public Health Value of Tracking Existing and Emerging Viruses\nThe Quest for a Safe and Effective RSV Vaccine: Is It Nearly Within Reach?\nAn Update on Standardization and Harmonization of Molecular Diagnostics\n\nPlease visit the ASM Clinical Virology Symposium site for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/2022-asm-clinical-virology-symposium/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220507
DTSTAMP:20220420T214323Z
CREATED:20220420T213804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T214323Z
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SUMMARY:ABSA 2nd Biosecurity Symposium
DESCRIPTION:ABSA International will host the 2nd Biosecurity Hybrid Symposium 3-6 May 2022 in a hybrid virtual and in-person format in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. \nThe hybrid symposium will consist of papers\, presentations\, keynotes\, posters\, valuable networking opportunities\, and in-person exhibits. Attendees may register for the in-person event or the virtual event. \nThe event will gather biosecurity professionals from a wide range of disciplines with varying expertise to share their experiences and knowledge and to learn from each other. The agenda includes themes on biosecurity governance\, implementation\, personnel reliability\, bioeconomy\, biosecurity in DIYbio communities\, biosecurity training\, cyberbiosecurity\, and interactive discussions on lessons learned and public engagement for the future. \nThe symposium will showcase thought-provoking leaders and pioneering researchers from various traditional and non-traditional fields that intersect with biosecurity. A segment on new and emerging topics in biosecurity will also be featured. \nHighlighted sessions include: \n\nBiosecurity: Past\, Present\, and Future: Vibeke Halkjaer-Knudsen\, PhD\, Sandia National Laboratories\, Albuquerque\, NM\nEnhancing Security for Emerging Biotechnologies through Collaboratively Designed Exercises: Julie E. Fischer\, PhD\, CRDF Global\, Arlington\, VA\nPreventing Future Pandemics: The Critical Role of Biosecurity in Global Health Security: Samantha Dittrich\, PhD\, Merrick & Company\, Arlington\, VA\nEnhancing Biosecurity Globally Through Implementation of Personal Reliability Programs: Brittany Linkous\, MS\, Merrick & Company\, Arlington\, VA\nBiosecurity and the Bioeconomy: J. Bradley Dickerson\, PhD\, Sandia National Laboratories\, Albuquerque\, NM\nLab Design Matters: Maria Landron\, DrPH\, Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL)\, Silver Spring\, MD\nTianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists: Gigi Kwik Gronvall\, PhD\, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security\, Baltimore\, MD\nConcentric by Ginkgo: Building a Biosecurity and Public Health Platform for the Present and Future: Brian Renda\, PhD\, Ginkgo Bioworks\, Boston\, MA\nRegional Legal Framework as a Basis and an Enhancer of Biosafety and Biosecurity in the African Union Member States: Jaures Arnaud Noumedem Kenfack\, Africa Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention\, Abuja\, Nigeria\nInfectious Disease as a Security Threat and the Role of Public Health Emergency Management in Biodefense and Biosecurity: A COVID-19 Case Study: Ryan S. Houser\, MS\, MPH\, Tetra Tech\, Parsippany\, NJ\nBiosecurity Capacity Building Through a Biosecurity Champions Fellowship Program in Pakistan: Samreen Sarwar\, M.Phil\, Health Security Partners\, Lahore\, Pakistan\nIdentifying and Avoiding Common Mistakes in Risk and Threat Management: Lauren Richardson\, DVM\, MPH\, Merrick and Company\, Arlington\, VA\nBeyond Training: Using Behavioral Science to Motivate Proactive Biorisk Management: Daniel Greene\, PhD\, Stanford University\, Stanford\, CA\nCommunity Driven Genome Engineering Biosecurity Workshop: Industry Practices\, Resources\, and Opportunities: Beth Vitalis\, Inscripta\, Boulder\, CO\n\nPlease visit ABSA International’s 2nd Biosecurity Symposium website to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/absa-2nd-biosecurity-symposium/
LOCATION:Renaissanc Minneapolis Hotel\, The Depot\, 225 3rd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401-2524\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar-Webcast
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T150000
DTSTAMP:20220420T201056Z
CREATED:20220420T200824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T201056Z
UID:54789-1651586400-1651590000@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:COVID-19 Testing Toolkit Webinar: University Testing Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Join the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security’s COVID-19 Testing Toolkit for a webinar where panelists will discuss how Johns Hopkins University developed and implemented its COVID-19 testing strategies for faculty\, staff\, and students \nMODERATOR \nGigi Gronvall\, PhD\, Senior Scholar\, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security; Lead\, COVID-19 Testing Toolkit and Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Health and Engineering at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health \nPANELISTS \nStephen Gange\, PhD\, Professor of Epidemiology in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health with a joint appointment in the School of Medicine\, and Executive Vice Provost for Academic Affairs\, Johns Hopkins University \nJonathan Links\, PhD\, Professor of Environmental Health and Engineering in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health \, with joint professorial appointments in the schools of Medicine\, Education\, Engineering\, and Business\, and Vice Provost and Chief Risk Officer\, Johns Hopkins University \nLainie Rutkow\, JD\, PhD\, Professor of Health Policy and Management in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health with a joint appointment in the School of Medicine\, and Vice Provost for Interdisciplinary Initiatives\, Johns Hopkins University. \nThe moderated discussion will be followed by a Q&A session. Media are invited. \nLearn more about this event and register HERE.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/covid-19-testing-toolkit-webinar-university-testing-strategies/
LOCATION:https://jh.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_I19cGA6FSNWGPHt_6xaYCA
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar-Webcast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T133000
DTSTAMP:20220422T200622Z
CREATED:20220422T195642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T200622Z
UID:54839-1651665600-1651671000@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Biological Risks and Hazards in the World Today - Special Focus on Russia and Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:An expert panel on Biological Risks and Hazards in the World Today with a Special Focus on Russia and Ukraine will be held on 4 May 2022 via webcast. \nTopics will include the health security environment in the post-Soviet states\, as assessed by the Global Health Security Index of 2019 and 2021\, and the biological risks posed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and associated disinformation campaign. \nJessica Bell and Hayley Secerance\, of the Nuclear Threat Initiative\, will discuss health security environment across the post-Soviet states. \nGregory Koblentz of George Mason University will address the evolving biosecurity landscape. \nHon. Andrew Weber of the Council on Strategic Risks and former Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Obama Administration will discuss what we know and what we don’t know about the Russian Federation’s biological and chemical weapons’ program. \nRebecca Katz of Georgetown University and Ian Lipkin of Columbia University round out the event. \nThe webinar will be moderated by Wilmot James. \nPlease visit the Columbia University Institute for Social and Economic Research and Policy (ISERP) Biological Risks and Hazards in the World Today event page to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/iserp-biological-risk-hazards-russia-ukraine/
LOCATION:https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_EalzNo1oQw6zWvNG-iWjvA
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar-Webcast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220512
DTSTAMP:20220325T162045Z
CREATED:20220325T162045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T162045Z
UID:54586-1652140800-1652313599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:FutureTox V: New Technologies to Evaluate Organ-Specific Effects of Drugs and Chemicals
DESCRIPTION:The Society of Toxicology will host FutureTox V: New Technologies to Evaluate Organ-Specific Effects of Drugs and Chemicals on 10-11 May 2022 in Chapel Hill\, North Carolina. \nThe FutureTox series focuses on building the road for 21st-century toxicology and risk assessment practices\, utilizing in vitro data and in silico models for predictive toxicology\, and taking the high-throughput risk assessment paradigm forward to address challenges in implementing the emerging big-data toolbox for risk assessment and regulatory decision-making. \nHighlighted topics of interest include: \n\nModeling environment for organ-specific computational synthesis and integration\nNovel single cell sequencing-based technologies\nIn silico models of organ-specific effects\nFDA\, EPA discussion on future tech and research needs to evaluate organ-specific effects of drugs and chemicals\nFDA\, EPA discussion on opportunities for regulators to use new models and technologies in evaluating organ-specific effects of drugs and chemicals\nNIEHS/NICEATM\, EPA breakout discussion of ‘big data’ stream utilization in toxicology and risk assessment\nAdvantages and barriers to application of new models for evaluating effects of drugs and chemicals on the blood-brain barrier\nPerfused microphysiological systems\nLiver spheroids and micropatterned cultures\nModeling the gut microbiome\nAir-liquid interface models for airway safety assessment\nOpportunities to advance IVIVE with physiological organ-specific models\n\nPlease visit the Society of Toxicology’s FutureTox V website for more information. \n 
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/futuretox-v-new-technologies-to-evaluate-organ-specific-effects-of-drugs-and-chemicals/
LOCATION:UNC Chapel Hill Friday Center\, 100 Friday Center Drive\, Chapel Hill\, NC\, 27599\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220519
DTSTAMP:20220422T205702Z
CREATED:20220422T205336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220422T205702Z
UID:54847-1652745600-1652918399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:What Happened to the Plans? Lessons Observed from COVID-19 - A Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A planning committee of the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine will organize and convene a day and half public health workshop. During this workshop\, invited participants from government\, NGO\, and private sector organizations will explore the nation’s Public Health Emergency (PHE) preparedness enterprise\, including existing PHE preparedness and response plans\, systems\, and structures\, through the lens the COVID-19 response in the United States. \nThe activity will explore key components\, success stories\, as well as failure points throughout the entire PHE preparedness and response enterprise in order to identify opportunities for more effective catastrophic disaster\, pandemic\, and other large scale PHEs planning at the federal\, state\, local\, tribal\, and territorial levels. Using key components of past NASEM reports to frame workshop discussions\, participants will examine specific lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and explore potential paths forward. Specifically\, the workshop will examine: \nWeaknesses and opportunities in the PHE’s systems architecture\, including but not limited to \n\nGlobal disease surveillance;\nHealthcare delivery and core public health functions;\nSupply chain viability and vulnerabilities;\nMedical Counter Measure (MCM) development\, distribution & administration/delivery;\nData systems and other promising opportunities for preparedness and response technology platforms etc.\n\nThe continuum of local-state-regional-national coordination challenges and leadership incident command structure disparities\, including: \n\nPreparedness and response capabilities\, authorities\, and funding streams;\nStaffing challenges and potentially strength of community partnerships to assist in preparedness\, community organizing and vaccine advocacy; and\nRisk communication and messaging failures.\n\nThe planning committee will define the specific topics to be addressed\, develop the agendas\, and select and invite speakers and other participants. After the workshop\, a proceedings-in-brief will be prepared. \nPlease visit the National Academies’ What Happened to the Plans? Lessons Observed from COVID-19 and the Future of the Public Health Emergency Enterprise – A Workshop webpage for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/what-happened-to-the-plans-lessons-observed-from-covid-19-a-workshop/
LOCATION:National Academies of Sciences\, 2101 Constitution Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast,Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20220524T140000
DTSTAMP:20220420T223007Z
CREATED:20220420T223007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T223007Z
UID:54810-1653397200-1653400800@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Disease\, Diplomacy and Displacement: Syrian Refugees and the Politics of Health in Jordan
DESCRIPTION:Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation (CISAC) will host a lecture event on Disease\, Diplomacy and Displacement: Syrian Refugees and the Politics of Health in Jordan on 24 May 2022. \nThe event is open to the public through a virtual option. Those with an active Stanford ID may attend in person at Encina Hall. \nAbout the Speaker: \nSigrid Lupieri is a postdoctoral at the Center for International Security and Cooperation. Dr.Lupieri received her Ph.D. from the Center of Development Studies at the University of Cambridge. She also holds an MPhil in Modern European History from the University of Cambridge and an M.S. in Journalism from Northwestern University. Her primary research investigates how security concerns\, foreign policy agendas\, and diplomacy shape the priorities of refugee responses. In her current book project\, based on the case study of the Syrian refugee crisis in the Middle East\, she finds that security and diplomatic interests have wide-ranging effects on humanitarian health spending\, including a disproportionate focus on infectious diseases and the inequitable distribution of resources. In other research\, Dr. Lupieri explores the impact of refugee movements on the healthcare systems of host countries\, and the intended and unintended effects of international aid on refugee welfare. Outside of academia\, she has worked for several years as a journalist in Armenia\, Georgia\, and Germany\, and as a UN officer in New York and New Delhi. the Senior Director and Lead Scientist\, Global Biological Policy and Programs at NTI. \nPlease visit CISAC’s Disease\, Diplomacy and Displacement: Syrian Refugees and the Politics of Health in Jordan event listing to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/disease-diplomacy-and-displacement-syrian-refugees-and-the-politics-of-health-in-jordan/
LOCATION:Encina Hall\, 616 Jane Stanford Way\, Stanford\, CA\, 94305-6055\, United States
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T132000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T154500
DTSTAMP:20220601T173444Z
CREATED:20220601T173444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T173444Z
UID:55587-1654176000-1654184700@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Future Trends in the Bioeconomy and Changing Life Sciences Research Landscape
DESCRIPTION:The National Academies’ Board on Life Sciences is pleased to present two discussions – Bioeconomy of the Future and Changing Landscape of Life Science Research Laboratories – to explore critical and emerging issues with the bioeconomy and privately-sponsored basic life sciences research. \nThe life sciences research landscape is changing rapidly as new investments in the bioeconomy drive convergence among science and technology fields to develop new products and services\, and as basic research laboratories are established by private investors. \nThe Bioeconomy of the Future will explore: \n\nChanges that have taken place since publication of the National Bioeconomy Blueprint (2012)\, Safeguarding the Bioeconomy (2020)\, and The Bio Revolution: Innovations Transforming Economies\, Societies\, and our Lives (2020)\nImmediate and near-term developments associated with the bioeconomy\nFuture needs for realizing the full potential of the bioeconomy\nOutstanding needs for protecting and promoting the bioeconomy long-term\n\nFeatured Speakers \n\nMary Maxon\, Schmidt Futures\nAndrea Hodgson\, Schmidt Futures\nMichael Chui\, McKinsey & Company\n\nThe Changing Landscape of Life Sciences Research Laboratories will explore: \n\nShifts in the landscape of life sciences research based on the emergence of research institutes funded by for-profit companies\nThe benefits to the shifting life sciences research landscape\nPossible trade-offs related to life sciences research that are conducted at for-profit institutions\nEmerging trends in life science research landscape and how they relate to current and future public policy\nFuture workforce needs and how education might change to support these new institutions\n\nPlease visit the National Academies’ Future Trends in the Bioeconomy and Changing Life Sciences Research Landscape event page for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/future-trends-in-the-bioeconomy-and-changing-life-sciences-research-landscape/
LOCATION:https://www.nationalacademies.org/event/06-02-2022/board-on-life-sciences-open-webinar-future-trends-in-the-bioeconomy-and-changing-life-sciences-research-landscape
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar-Webcast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220608T180000
DTSTAMP:20220527T184920Z
CREATED:20220527T184920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T184920Z
UID:55106-1654711200-1654711200@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:GMU Schar School of Policy and Government Virtual Open House
DESCRIPTION:The George Mason University (GMU) Schar School of Policy and Government will host a Master’s and Certificate Virtual Open House on June 8\, 2022 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. \nThe event will provide an overview of available master’s degree programs and highlight GMU’s world-class faculty and research. Admissions and student services staff will be on hand to answer questions. \nThis event is the perfect opportunity to: \n\nExplore Schar School’s top-ranked master’s degree and graduate certificate programs\nLearn about your program of interest in depth\, including the curriculum\, admissions requirements\, and career opportunities\nAsk admissions team members specific questions about the application process\n\nBreakout sessions hosted by program directors and faculty will be available based on your primary program of interest: \nMaster’s in Biodefense\nMaster’s in International Commerce and Policy\nMaster’s in International Security\nMaster’s in Organization Development and Knowledge Management\nMaster’s in Political Science\nMaster’s in Public Administration (MPA)\nMaster’s in Public Policy (MPP) \nBiodefense Certificate\nEmergency Management and Homeland Security Certificate\nGlobal Health and Security Certificate\nIllicit Trade Analysis Certificate\nNational Security and Public Policy Certificate\nNonprofit Management Certificate\nPublic Management Certificate\nScience\, Technology\, and Security Certificate\nStrategic Trade Certificate\nTerrorism and Homeland Security Certificate \nFind more information and register to attend here. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of the GMU Schar School Biodefense program.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/gmu-schar-school-of-policy-and-government-virtual-open-house/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Webinar-Webcast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220614
DTSTAMP:20240623T192335Z
CREATED:20210925T163351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T192335Z
UID:49843-1654732800-1655164799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:ASM Microbe 2022
DESCRIPTION:ASM Microbe 2022 will be held 9-13 June 2022 in Washington\, D.C. \nASM Microbe 2022 will also include a virtual component providing access to scientific programming and accommodating those who are unable or do not wish to attend in-person. Get details on the digital experience. \nAntimicrobial agents and resistance\, biofilms\, HAIs\, diagnostic immunology\, antifungal agents\, and pharmacological studies of antimicrobial agents are just some of the core topics covered in this can’t-miss event. \nHighlighted sessions and topics include: \n\nNGS for Near Real-Time Surveillance and Outbreak Response by Public Health and Clinical Labs\nPublic Health Implications of Fungal Diseases: It’s Time for Action\nUse of Human Organ-on-Chip and Organoid Platforms in Acute Viral Disease\nIn-depth Symposium. AAR14M. One Health Right Now\nTick\, Talk\, Boom: Newly Emerging Tick-Transmitted Disease\nPre-Term and Pediatric Infections: How to Prevent and How to Treat\nCrossing the Threshold: Pros and Cons of Reporting Cycle Threshold Values\nWastewater-based Epidemiology: SARS-CoV-2 and Other Emerging Pathogens\nFungi Enter the AMR Arena\nUsing Protein Structure Prediction Algorithms\nThe Pre-clinical Antimicrobial Pipeline: What is Really New?\nHistopathology of Infectious Diseases for Clinical Microbiologists\nParasites\, Global Health and Novel Pathogens: My Journey as a Clinical Microbiologist\nUpdate on Rapid Diagnostics in Infectious Diseases\nAvoiding Dogmas and Pitfalls in Clinical Parasitology\nAdaptation of Mouse Models for Human Adapted Pathogens\nCurrent Status of Vaccine Research and Development for Clostridioides difficile\nLaboratory diagnostics for invasive fungal infections with a focus on immunocompromised hosts\nI Can’t Take This Anymore–Taxonomic Changes in Microbiology (Can We Find Common Ground?)\nOld Foes\, New Horizons: Updates and Innovations in Malaria and Polio Vaccines\nScience Communication: Combating Vaccine Hesitancy\nChallenging Gram-positive Clinical Cases for Application of New Agents\nMicrobiology in Space: Moving Beyond Low Earth Orbit to the Moon and Mars\nVerification and Validation of Microbiology Tests: Tackling the Who\, What\, When\, Why and HOW?\nBacterial Integration of Host Microbiota Cues Regulate Fitness and Virulence\nThe Pandemic Response in Developing Nations: TB Re-emergence and Other Unexpected Challenge\nDrug Resistance and Diarrheal Disease in the Developing World\nPlastics\, Metals and Other Contaminants as AMR Hotspots and Transporters\nPathogens and Pest Control in Agriculture\nMicrobiomes of Livestock in Food Systems: Emerging Pathogens\, Probiotics and Alternatives to Antibiotics\nNew Agents Discovery Summary Session: Early New Antimicrobial Agents\nMicrobiology and Stewardship Lessons Learned During the COVID-19 Pandemic\n\n Please visit the ASM Microbe website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/asm-microbe-2022/
LOCATION:Washington DC Area\, Washington\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T170000
DTSTAMP:20220527T205853Z
CREATED:20220527T205356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T205853Z
UID:55113-1655195400-1655226000@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:VRBPAC Meeting to Review Moderna Pediatric (Ages 6-17) mRNA Vaccine EAU
DESCRIPTION:The VRBPAC committee will meet in open session on June 14\, 2022 to discuss amending the EUA of the Moderna COVID-19 mRNA vaccine to include the administration of the primary series to children and adolescents 6 years through 17 years of age. \nFDA intends to make background material available to the public no later than 2 business days before the meeting.  If FDA is unable to post the background material on its website prior to the meeting\, any background material will be made publicly available at the time of the advisory committee meeting\, and additional materials will be posted on FDA’s website after the meeting. \nMaterials for this meeting will be available at the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee meetings main page. \nInterested persons may present data\, information\, or views\, orally or in writing\, on issues pending before the committee. FDA is establishing a docket for public comment on this meeting. The Docket Number is FDA-2022-N-0904 \nOn June 15\, 2022\, under Topic II\, the committee will meet in open session to discuss amending the EUA of the Moderna COVID-19 mRNA vaccine to include the administration of the primary series to infants and children 6 months through 5 years of age\, and also to discuss amending the EUA of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine to include the administration of the primary series to infants and children 6 months through 4 years of age. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/vrbpac-meeting-to-review-moderna-pediatric-ages-6-17-mrna-vaccine-eau/
LOCATION:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbNpaZeDPiA
CATEGORIES:Government Hosted,Webinar-Webcast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T170000
DTSTAMP:20220527T210409Z
CREATED:20220527T210409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T210409Z
UID:55115-1655281800-1655312400@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:VRBPAC Meeting to Review Pediatric (Infant - 5 Years) mRNA Vaccines
DESCRIPTION:The VRBPAC will meet in open session to discuss amending the EUA of the Moderna COVID-19 mRNA vaccine to include the administration of the primary series to infants and children 6 months through 5 years of age\, and also to discuss amending the EUA of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccine to include the administration of the primary series to infants and children 6 months through 4 years of age. \nFDA intends to make background material available to the public no later than 2 business days before the meeting.  If FDA is unable to post the background material on its website prior to the meeting\, any background material will be made publicly available at the time of the advisory committee meeting\, and additional materials will be posted on FDA’s website after the meeting. \nMaterials for this meeting will be available at the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee meetings main page. \nInterested persons may present data\, information\, or views\, orally or in writing\, on issues pending before the committee. FDA is establishing a docket for public comment on this meeting. The Docket Number is FDA-2022-N-0904.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/vrbpac-meeting-to-review-pediatric-infant-5-years-mrna-vaccines/
LOCATION:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ixm4UmldTGQ
CATEGORIES:Government Hosted,Webinar-Webcast
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220624
DTSTAMP:20210226T210720Z
CREATED:20210226T210720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210226T210720Z
UID:48681-1655596800-1656028799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:ISPPD-12 International Symposium on Pneumococci and Pneumococcal Diseases
DESCRIPTION:Discover the latest achievements in the fight against the pneumococcus at the ISPPD-12 International Symposium on Pneumococci and Pneumococcal Diseases 19-23 June 2022 in Toronto. \nThis meeting was originally scheduled for Oct 2020. Given on-going safety concerns for in-person meetings due to COVID-19 during 2020-2021\, the in-person event was ultimately pushed to June 2022. \nThe event brings together professionals in the field to raise global awareness and improve standards of diagnosis\, prevention and treatment. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nEpidemics\, outbreaks\, and special settings\nPneumococcal epidemiology\nVaccine effect on disease in children\nTrends in non-vaccine serotypes\nMathematical modeling\nDiagnosis and diagnostic assays\nAntimicrobial resistance\nConventional and molecular microbiology\nTreatment of pneumonia and pneumococcal disease\nGenetic sequencing\nPneumococcal colonization\nAdult vaccination strategies\nIndirect effects of paediatric programmes on disease in adults\nPneumococcal disease in persons with high-risk conditions\nPneumococcal vaccines in development\nCOVID effects on pneumonia and pneumococcal disease burden\nEffects of COVID on pneumoccoccal vaccine programmes\nManagement of community acquired pneumonia in the time of COVID\nEmerging data on SARS-CoV2 and pneumococcus interaction\n\nPlease visit the ISPPD-12 website for more information on how to participate.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/isppd-12-international-symposium-on-pneumococci-and-pneumococcal-diseases/
LOCATION:Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel\, 123 Queen St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5H 2M9
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220628T170000
DTSTAMP:20220527T213139Z
CREATED:20220527T213139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220527T213139Z
UID:55118-1656405000-1656435600@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:VRBPAC Meeting on COVID-19 Vaccine Strain Composition Decisions
DESCRIPTION:The VRBPAC will meet in open session on 28 June 2022 to discuss whether and how the SARS-CoV-2 strain composition of COVID-19 vaccines should be modified. \nFDA intends to make background material available to the public no later than 2 business days before the meeting. If FDA is unable to post the background material on its website prior to the meeting\, any background material will be made publicly available at the time of the advisory committee meeting\, and additional materials will be posted on FDA’s website after the meeting. \nMaterials for this meeting will be available at the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee meetings main page. \nInterested persons may present data\, information\, or views\, orally or in writing\, on issues pending before the committee. FDA is establishing a docket for public comment on this meeting. \nThe Docket Number is FDA-2022-N-0905
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/vrbpac-meeting-on-covid-19-vaccine-strain-composition-decisions/
LOCATION:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFdzNUus_CE
CATEGORIES:Government Hosted,Webinar-Webcast
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T170000
DTSTAMP:20220622T153805Z
CREATED:20220622T153805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220622T153805Z
UID:55703-1656504000-1656522000@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:USG Policies for the Oversight of Life Sciences Dual Use Research of Concern
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this meeting is to gather feedback from stakeholders about their experiences implementing these policies\, the effect of these policies in terms of achieving their stated goals\, the overarching definition of DURC\, and possible alternative approaches for the oversight and responsible conduct of DURC. \nThis feedback will also be used to inform the discussions of the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB) in fulfillment their current charge to evaluate and analyze the DURC policies. \nRegistration is not required to view the webcast. \nREAD MORE: Dual Use Research of Concern: NIH to Host Stakeholder Engagement Meeting on Oversight Policies
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/usg-policies-for-the-oversight-of-life-sciences-dual-use-research-of-concern/
LOCATION:https://osp.od.nih.gov/event/virtual-stakeholder-engagement-meeting-on-usg-policies/
CATEGORIES:Conference,Government Hosted
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220731
DTSTAMP:20220601T174333Z
CREATED:20220601T174333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T174333Z
UID:55589-1658880000-1659225599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Toxins 2022 International Conference
DESCRIPTION:TOXINS 2022 will be held July 27-30\, 2022\, at the New Orleans Marriott in New Orleans\, Louisiana.\nThis is the foremost gathering for the latest developments in the basic science and clinical applications of botulinum and other neurotoxins. \nThe scientific program—presented by the world’s experts in their respective fields—will be of interest to basic scientists and clinicians in the fields of neurology\, physical medicine and rehabilitation\, dermatology\, aesthetic medicine\, ophthalmology\, otolaryngology\, urology\, gastroenterology\, and pain management. \nThe TOXINS conference is hosted by the International Neurotoxins Association. Due to restrictions associated with the global COVID-19 pandemic\, TOXINS 2021: Basic Science and Clinical Aspects of Botulinum and Other Neurotoxins\, was held as a virtual event 16-17 January 2021. The conference was a tremendous success with 1101 clinicians and scientists representing 63 countries participating. The event was also made available on demand and was accessed by 328 participants. \nJoin researchers and stakeholders at the TOXINS 2022 event in New Orleans. \n 
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/toxins-2022-international-conference/
LOCATION:New Orleans Marriott\, 555 Canal Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220830T170000
DTSTAMP:20240623T192753Z
CREATED:20220829T230154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T192753Z
UID:56260-1661848200-1661878800@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Drug Development Considerations for the Prevention of Healthcare Associated Infections
DESCRIPTION:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are co-sponsoring this public virtual workshop on August 30\, 2022. All meeting materials—including agenda\, panelist affiliations/disclosures\, speaker slides\, workshop recording\, and transcript—will be posted here shortly before and/or after the completion of the workshop. \n\nThe current state of development of pathogen-directed products used to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).\nEvidence supporting decolonization and pathogen reduction (in colonized patients) as a strategy to prevent infection and transmission of antimicrobial-resistant healthcare-associated pathogens.\nAntimicrobial resistance threats as potential targets for decolonization and pathogen reduction.\nChallenges and potential approaches to drug development and registration of products for the prevention of healthcare-associated infections.\n\nThis meeting will be held in virtual format only. Registration is required for online attendance and will be available until 12 p.m. EDT on August 29\, 2022.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/drug-development-considerations-for-the-prevention-of-healthcare-associated-infections/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Government Hosted,Webinar-Webcast
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220831T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220831T130000
DTSTAMP:20220829T173614Z
CREATED:20220829T173614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T173614Z
UID:56247-1661947200-1661950800@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Monkeypox: Updates in Evaluation and Management
DESCRIPTION:Discuss the current landscape of Monkeypox in the U.S and infection prevention considerations for evaluation and management in healthcare settings. \nDescribe the clinical presentation in ambulatory and inpatient settings\, as well as the role of supportive and antiviral treatments. \nThis NETEC webinar series presentation will bring together health care practitioners from Massachusetts General Hospital\, Cedars-Sinai\, and NYC Health + Hospitals to share their first-hand experiences caring for patients with monkeypox. Panelists will discuss the current landscape of monkeypox\, infection prevention in health care settings\, and the role of supportive and antiviral treatments in patient care. Panelists will also answer audience questions submitted during webinar registration. \nPANELISTS \nJonathan Grein\, MD\nDirector of Hospital Epidemiology\,\nCedars-Sinai Medical Center\, Los Angeles \nErica S. Shenoy\, MD\nAssociate Chief\, Infection Control Unit\nMedical Director\, Regional Emerging Special Pathogens Treatment Center\nMassachusetts General Hospital \nKevin L. Ard\, MD\, MPH\nDirector\, Sexual Health Clinic\,\nMassachusetts General Hospital\nAssistant Professor\, Harvard Medical School \nPlease visit the NETC website to register for Monkeypox: Updates in Evaluation and Management.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/monkeypox-updates-in-evaluation-and-management/
LOCATION:https://unmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hETaz1ecTRuqvb_mKoemtg
CATEGORIES:Conference,Webinar-Webcast
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220914
DTSTAMP:20220830T001753Z
CREATED:20220830T001521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T001753Z
UID:56267-1662940800-1663113599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
DESCRIPTION:The 21st Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria (PACCARB) public meeting is tentatively being planned as an in-person event on September 12 and September 13\, 2022. The meeting will focus on pandemic preparedness and AMR policy. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nUnderstanding the Human Diagnostic Communication Network (Labs\, Public Health Departments\, and Providers)\nInfection Prevention and Control for Resistant Pathogens during a Medical Surge\nLeveraging the Existing Pipeline of Available Vaccines and Therapeutics while Developing New AMR MCMs (Human)\nDeveloping New Human Diagnostics in an Emergency Situation: What’s Expected\, Needed\, and How We Get What We Need\nA Pandemic Response from a Global Perspective\nThe Agricultural Workforce: Human Health Risk and the Role of Workers as Vectors of Transmission\nThe Role of Associations in Pandemic Response and Dissemination of Information\nImpact of a Public Health Emergency on Human Antibiotic Stewardship Practices\nDiagnosing Fungal Infections and Resistance with our Current Diagnostic Capacity\nThe Role of Diagnostics in Herds: Availability\, Challenges\, and How They’re Used\nThe Federal Strategy for Animal Surveillance\, Information Sharing\, and Disseminating Guidance\nRecognizing the Pandemic: Identifying the “AMR Pandemic” within the Pandemic and Disseminating Information and Guidance\nLeveraging Current Human Antibiotic-Use-Monitoring for AMR Pandemic Surveillance\nRecognizing the Pandemic: Producer Surveillance Methods and Identifying Secondary AMR infections in Animal Production\nDevelopment of New Animal Vaccines and Understanding Federal Regulations\nUnderstanding the Animal Diagnostic Communication Network (Labs\, Producers\, and Veterinarians)\nSources of Environmental Contamination and the Potential for Surveillance\n\nThis meeting is open to the public. Members of the public can choose to attend in-person (attendance will be limited) or view the meeting via webcast. Please visit the HHS 21st Presidential Advisory Council on Combating Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria (PACCARB) website to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/paccarb-public-meeting-presidential-advisory-council-on-combating-antibiotic-resistant-bacteria/
LOCATION:Tysons Corner Marriott\, 8028 Leesburg Pike\, Tysons Corner\, VA\, 22182-2719\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,Government Hosted
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220924
DTSTAMP:20220924T162456Z
CREATED:20220824T161938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220924T162456Z
UID:56511-1663545600-1663977599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Fungal Disease Awareness Week
DESCRIPTION:Fungal Disease Awareness Week is September 19–23\, 2022. CDC and partners have organized this week to highlight the importance of antifungal stewardship\, reducing resistance to antifungal drugs\, and recognizing serious fungal diseases early enough in the course of a patient’s illness to provide lifesaving treatment. \nSome fungal diseases go undiagnosed\, leading to serious illness and death. Increased awareness about fungal diseases is one of the most important ways we can improve early recognition and reduce delays in diagnosis and treatment. A key clue to when a sick person may have a fungal disease is that he or she is being treated with medicine for another type of infection but does not get better. \nWe encourage healthcare providers and patients to “Think Fungus” when symptoms of infection do not get better with treatment. The quicker doctors can diagnose the right illness\, the quicker patients can be treated the right way. \n \nIt’s important to consider fungal diseases in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic because the symptoms of some fungal diseases can be like those of COVID-19\, including  fever\, cough\, and shortness of breath. To provide appropriate care\, laboratory testing is necessary to tell if a person has a fungal infection or COVID-19. \nConfirming diagnosis of fungal infections can also help avoid unnecessary prescription of antifungals\, which could increase resistance to antifungal drugs. \nAntifungal drugs treat fungal infections by killing or stopping the growth of dangerous fungi in the body. Fungi can develop antimicrobial resistance\, when germs like bacteria and fungi develop the ability to defeat the drugs designed to kill them—that means the germs are not killed and continue to grow. Currently\, only a small number of antifungal drug types exist\, so resistance can severely limit treatment options.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/fungal-disease-awareness-week/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Awareness Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220925
DTSTAMP:20220829T233259Z
CREATED:20220829T233259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T233259Z
UID:56263-1663632000-1664063999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:21st Congress of the International Society for Human and Animal Mycology
DESCRIPTION:The 21st Congress of the International Society for Human and Animal Mycology will be \nHighlighted topics of interest include: \n\nVeterinary relevant and zoonotic fungal groups\nDevelopment of WHO priority pathogens list of public health importance\nAMR fungal infections global burden: surveillance challenges\, gap & opportunities: WHO GLASS pilot\nUnraveling the genetic determinants of virulence in Cryptococcus\nWHO first antifungals clinical & preclinical pipeline review\nDiagnostic Rounds Interactive session for diagnosis of emerging and re-emerging fungal infections\nAntifungal activity of antimicrobial synthetic peptides against Candida species of public health importance\nHigh rate of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis in active TB patients in Indonesia with GeneXpert positive?\nDevelopment of a breath-based diagnostic for valley fever\, an endemic fungal pneumonia\nInvestigation of in vitro antifungal susceptibility testing and genetic diversity of clinical isolates of Trichophyton benhamiae and Trichophyton eriotrephon in Iran\nShould we continue to use conventional doses of candins for all ICU patients?\nParadigm shift in the epidemiology of invasive fungal infections during COVID-19 pandemics\nCryptococcus qPCR assays: the future for routine mycology labs and clinical trials dealing cryptococcosis\nEvaluation of new tools for the diagnosis of histoplasmosis\nAgrochemicals potentiate multidrug resistance and alter virulence in Cryptococcus neoformans via hitch-hiking effect of aneuploidy\nFuture of molecular typing in fungi\nStanding Up FungiNet: Genomic epidemiology and surveillance of fungal diseases\nStandardization of diagnostic mycology laboratories\nWhy sporotrichosis and Paracoccidioidomycosis should be considered neglected tropical disease\n\nPlease visit the ISHAM website to register for the 21st Congress of the International Society for Human and Animal Mycology meeting.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/21st-congress-of-the-international-society-for-human-and-animal-mycology/
LOCATION:Hotel de Ashok\, 50\, Niti Marg\, Diplomatic Enclave\, New Delhi\, Chanakyapuri\, 110021\, India
CATEGORIES:Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="International Society for Human and Animal Mycology (ISHAM)":MAILTO:isham2022@congresscare.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220923
DTSTAMP:20220420T212311Z
CREATED:20220420T212042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T212311Z
UID:54799-1663718400-1663891199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Scientific Advisory Committee on Alternative Toxicological Methods (SACATM) Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Scientific Advisory Committee on Alternative Toxicological Methods will meet 21-22 September 2022. \nThis is a Save-the-Date posting. Further details will be made available at the National Toxicology Program website closer to the meeting date.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/scientific-advisory-committee-on-alternative-toxicological-methods-sacatm-meeting/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:Conference,Government Hosted
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