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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151112
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SUMMARY:European Antibody Congress 2015
DESCRIPTION:The European Antibody Congress 2015 is scheduled to take place November 9-11\, 2015 in Basel\, Switzerland. \nThe conference will offer opportunities to learn about innovative new platforms and technologies; hear industry leader’s views on the clinical and commercial future of antibodies; and network with thought leaders and influencers in the industry. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nImmune system modulation\nNeurological applications\nInfectious disease treatments\nVaccine development\nAntibody-based drug development\nManufacturing process improvement\n\nExpected Guest Speakers to include: \n\nPeter Senter\, Vice President of Chemistry\, Seattle Genetics Inc.\nDr Hans-Peter Gerber\, Vice President\, Pfizer Worldwide Research and Development\nDr Tariq Ghayur\, Senior Principal Scientist and Research Fellow\, AbbVie Bioresearch Center Inc\nDr Keith Wilson\, Chief Scientific Officer\, Oxford BioTherapeutics Ltd\nDr Eugene Zhukovsky\, Chief Scientific Officer\, BIOMUNEX PHARMACEUTICALS\nProf Adam Cunningham\, Professor of Functional Immunity\, University of Birmingham\n\nPlease visit the European Antibody Congress 2015 website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/european-antibody-congress-2015/
LOCATION:Congress Center Basel\, Messeplatz 21\, Basel\, 4058\, Switzerland
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151112
DTSTAMP:20151105T204309Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151108
DTSTAMP: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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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151101
DTSTAMP:20151015T182903Z
CREATED:20151015T182803Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151029
DTSTAMP:20151010T151204Z
CREATED:20150516T195950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151010T151204Z
UID:12404-1445904000-1446076799@globalbiodefense.com
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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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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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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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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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151030
DTSTAMP:20151011T221807Z
CREATED:20150307T202945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151011T221807Z
UID:12086-1445644800-1446163199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:7th ASM Conference on Biofilms
DESCRIPTION:The 7th ASM Conference on Biofilms will take place October 24-29\, 2015 in Chicago\, IL. \nThe event aims to discuss the latest research\, covering topics that include molecular basis and regulation of biofilm formation\, biofilms in natural and industrial systems\, diagnosis and study of clinically-relevant biofilms\, and emerging technologies and their application to biofilms. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nBiofilm Communities in Nature\nPlanktonic to Biofilm Life Style Switch\nAdhesion Factors\nRegulation of Biofilm Development\nSynthesis and Assembly and Function of the Biofilm Matrix\nBiofilm Antimicrobial Tolerance\nBiofilm Metabolomics\nEmerging Technologies and Applications to Biofilms\nBiofilms and Infection\nBiofilms in Engineered Systems\nAntibiofilm Strategies\nEvolution and Stress Tolerance in Biofilms\nSocial and Asocial Interactions in Biofilms\n\nPlease visit the 7th ASM Conference on Biofilms website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/7th-asm-conference-on-biofilms/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Chicago\, 151 East Wacker Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60601\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151022
DTSTAMP:20150529T011352Z
CREATED:20140915T193208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150529T011352Z
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SUMMARY:Development of CBRN Defence Capabilities
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd International Symposium on Development of CBRN Defence Capabilities will be held in October 19-21\, 2015 in Berlin\, Germany. \nHighlighted focus areas and presentations include: \n\nNon-proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction\nThe Future of Weapons of Mass Destruction\nThe Importance of Multilateral Cooperation in Preventing CBRN Attacks and Incidents\nThe Global Threat of Chemical Weapons\nThe Political Planning Process for Rapid International Interventions\nThe Global Risk of Epidemics\nLessons Learned from the Ebola Epidemic\nThe Use of the Mobile Laboratory Units\nBiological Outbreaks: Containment and Consequence Management\nChemical Detection\, Identification\, Monitoring\nMedical CBRN-Countermeasures and Support\nProtection and Disinfection in Epidemics\n\nThe event is organized by the Centre of Studies and Conferences of the German Association for Defence Technology and is under the auspices of the GE Federal Ministry of Defence\, supported by the GE Federal Ministry of the Interior and the GE Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance and the Association of the German Army. \nPlease visit the Development of CBRN Defence Capabilities website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/development-cbrn-defence-capabilities/
LOCATION:Hotel Maritim proArte\, Friedrichstraße 151\, Berlin\, 10117\, Germany
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151021
DTSTAMP:20150610T180338Z
CREATED:20150610T180338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150610T180338Z
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SUMMARY:Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases 2015
DESCRIPTION:SMi’s 4th Annual Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases Conference will be held October 19-20\, 2015 in London\, United Kingdom. \nThe conference enables researchers and regulators to share perspectives and expertise to drive the field of Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases forward\, such as collaboration practices for rare disease research and countermeasure development; gene therapy development; the role of big pharma in orphan drug industry; and case studies of specific rare disease therapies. \nFeatured speakers at the event include: \n\nTerence Hoey\, Ultra Rare Diseases\, Disorder & Disabilities Foundation\nStephane Demotz\, Dorphan S.A.\nTim Miller\, Abeona Therapeutics\nMilan Macek\, National Coordination Centre for Rare Diseases\nRobert Ryan\, Scioderm\nBobby Gasper\, University College London\, Institute of Child Health\nJosie Godfrey\, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence\nNicolas Sireau\, AKU Society\nMichael Skynner\, Pfizer Rare Disease Research Unit\nJoanna Cox\, Cranfield University\nDiego Ardigo\, Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A.\nDidier Caizergues\, Genethon\nCarkis Camozzi\, Orphazyme\nAnne Marquet\, Roche Rare Diseases\nDavid Boothe\, GSK Rare Diseases\nAlastair Kent\, Genetic Alliance UK\, Rare Diseases UK\nChristine Lavary\, MPS Society UK\n\nPlease visit SMI’s Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases website for more information and to register. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of SMi’s Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases 2015 conference.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/orphan-drugs-and-rare-diseases-2015/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Regents Park\, Carburton Street\, London\, W1W 5EE\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151012
DTSTAMP:20150529T002402Z
CREATED:20141020T190615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150529T002402Z
UID:10585-1444176000-1444607999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:IDWeek 2015
DESCRIPTION:The IDWeek 2015 conference will take place October  7-11\, 2015 in San Diego\, California. \nIDWeek features the latest science and bench-to-bedside approaches in prevention\, diagnosis\, treatment\, and epidemiology of infectious diseases\, including HIV. \nHighlighted presentations and focus areas include: \n\nControversies in Infection Prevention\nEbola Global Response\nPandemic Influenza\nImproving the Use of PPE and Isolation Prevention\nAntimicrobial Resistance and Susceptibility Testing\nCRISPR\, from Bacterial Immune System to a Revolutionary\nGenome Editing Technology\nCase-Based Approach to Infectious Disease Diagnostics\nEbola Virus Biology\nBiofilms and HAIs: Emerging Technologies and Applications\nGenerating Evidence in Infectious Diseases Therapeutics\nRebuilding the Global Antibiotic Pipeline\nMERS\, Chikungunya\, and Dengue; The Emergence Continues\nVaccines as a Tool to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance\nInfectious Diseases Diagnostics Update\nEmerging Issues in Epidemiology and Control\nTelehealth – Application in Infectious Diseases\nThe Future of Diagnostics for Antimicrobial Resistance\nImmunology Update 2015\nProgress in Tropical Medicine\nOutbreak of Enterovirus-D68 in the United States\nDiagnostic Applications of Genomics and Metagenomics\nStatus of Malaria Eradication Efforts\nInfluential Publications in Health Care Epidemiology\nPlanning for Bio-Emergencies\nImmunizations for Global Disease\nDebates on Tropical Vaccines: Malaria and Dengue\n\nIDWeek is the combined annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)\, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)\, the HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA)\, and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS). \nPlease visit ISDA’s IDWeek 2015 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/idweek-2015/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 West Harbor Drive\, San Diego\, CA 92101\, 92101\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151007
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151009
DTSTAMP:20151010T150804Z
CREATED:20150705T195814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151010T150804Z
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SUMMARY:Genome Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Select Bioscience’s Genome Engineering conference is scheduled to take place October 7-8\, 2015 in Hannover\, Germany. \nGenomic Engineering  topics to be discussed include emerging and established genome editing technologies\, their discovery\, development and application in key organisms. Sessions will be held on the following areas: \n\nAll Organisms\, Cross-Industry\nCRISPR/cas9 Systems\nTALEN Based Genome Editing\nZinc Finger Nucleases\n\nGenome Engineering attendees will also receive free access to the BIOTECHNICA/LABVOLUTION exhibition and the ELA Advances in LabAutomation and Robotics conference. \nPlease visit Select Bioscience’s Genome Engineering website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/genome-engineering/
LOCATION:Deutsche Messe Convention Center\, Messegelände\, Hannover\, 30521\, Germany
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151008
DTSTAMP:20150607T202112Z
CREATED:20150407T201925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150607T202112Z
UID:12089-1444003200-1444262399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Genomics
DESCRIPTION:The OMICS Group’s Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Genomics conference is scheduled to take place October 5-7\, 2015 in Philadelphia\, PA. \nExpected highlights to include: \n\nInsights and Trends in Microbiology\nClinical Bacteriology\nClinical Virology\nParasitology and Mycology\nClinical Veterinary Microbiology\nClinical Immunology\nMicrobial Genomics and Cellular Microbiology\nGenome Plasticity and Infectious Diseases\nVaccines against Infectious Diseases\nMicrobial and Biochemical Technology\n\nPlease visit the OMICS Group’s Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Genomics website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/clinical-microbiology-and-microbial-genomics/
LOCATION:Hilton Philadelphia Airport\, 4509 Island Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19153\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151002
DTSTAMP:20151011T222015Z
CREATED:20150403T180515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151011T222015Z
UID:12054-1443398400-1443743999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Animal Mortality Management
DESCRIPTION:The 5th International Symposium on Animal Mortality Management will take place September 28 – October 1\, 2015 in Lancaster\, PA. \nThe symposium offers the opportunity to learn about the latest research\, educational programs\, and technologies available for disinfection\, decontamination\, depopulation\, and disposal. \nExpected attendees: \n\nFederal and state government stakeholders\nVeterinarians\nAcademic researchers\nExtension educators\nFood and agriculture emergency managers\nPublic health managers\nFood animal processors\nRenderers and composters\n\nThe Symposium also serves as an opportunity to learn about managing animal tissue (mortalities\, products\, and by-products) research and education programs. Those expected to attend include: \n\nStudents conducting graduate research carcass disposal\, disinfection\, and disposal\nResearchers and educators from academic institution\n\nPlease visit Animal Mortality Management website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/animal-mortality-management/
LOCATION:Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square\, 25 South Queen Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151001
DTSTAMP:20150716T162451Z
CREATED:20150405T175854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150716T162451Z
UID:12079-1443398400-1443657599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Select Bio: The Road to Diagnostics
DESCRIPTION:The Select Bio conference Next Generation Sequencing & Single Cell Analysis Mass Spectrometry – The Road to Diagnostics will be held September 28-30\, 2015 in San Diego\, CA. \nThis conference is co-located and synchronized with Lab-on-a-Chip\, Microfluidics and Microarrays World Congress and Point-of-Care Diagnostics and Global Health World Congress. \nExpected agenda topics: \n\nFlow Cytometry\, FISH and Technologies for Single Cell Analysis (SCA)\nFront-end Sample Preparation for NGS — Challenges with Clinic Samples\nLC/MS for Clinical Diagnostics\nMass Spectrometry for Biofluid Biomarker Analysis\nMass Spectrometry for Biomarker Discovery and Validation\nNew Technology Development in NGS\nInformatics and Data Handling/Analysis\nInstrumentation Platforms\nReagent Offerings\nNGS for Clinical Testing\nNGS for Genetic Testing\nNGS in Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT)\nOncology and the Penetrance of NGS in Cancer Mutation Discovery\nNGS for Development of Therapeutic Antibodies and Vaccines\nNGS on Rare Cells (such as Circulating Tumor Cells)\nNovel Tools and Technologies for Single Cell Analysis (SCA)\nFISH for SCA and mRNA Localization/Enumeration at the Single Cell Level\nFront-End Sample Preparation for Single Cell Analysis\nLabel-Free Routes to Single Cell Analysis\nMicrofluidic Devices for SCA\nSingle Cell Transcriptomics and Proteomics\nRegulatory Trends on Diagnostic Tests Developed using Mass Spectrometry: What is the Regulatory Pathway?\nSample Preparation for Mass Spectrometry — Challenges Posed by Clinical Samples and the Need for Robustness\, Scale and Automation\nSingle Cell Analysis (SCA) for Diagnostics Development and Genetic\, Prenatal Testing\nSingle Cell Analysis (SCA) in Cancer\, CNS Diseases\, and Other Disease Classes\n\nPlease visit The Road to Diagnostics website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/select-bio-the-road-to-diagnostics/
LOCATION:San Diego Marriott Del Mar\, 11966 El Camino Real\, San Diego\, CA\, 92130\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151001
DTSTAMP:20150716T162004Z
CREATED:20150404T212042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150716T162004Z
UID:12071-1443398400-1443657599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Synthetic Biology 2015
DESCRIPTION:The OMICS Group’s International Conference on Synthetic Biology is scheduled to take place September 28-30\, 2015 in Houston\, TX. \nExpected conference highlights include: \n\nSynthetic Genomics\nDesign and construction of Synthetic Gene Networks\nMolecular Modeling and Drug Designing\nGenome Design and Next-generation genomic technologies\nDevelopment of Recombinant-DNA technology\nProtein Engineering Design and Selection\nAdvanced DNA Sequencing\nComputational Biology\nBiotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering\nIndustrial Biotechnology\nAnimal Cell and Tissue Engineering\nEvolutionary Biology\nNovel materials and Biosensors\n\nPlease visit the OMICS Group’s International Conference on Synthetic Biology website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/conference-on-synthetic-biology/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza River Oaks\, 2712 Southwest Freeway\, Houston\, TX\, 77098\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151003
DTSTAMP:20150330T003806Z
CREATED:20140903T205207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150330T003806Z
UID:10457-1443312000-1443830399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:SciX 2015
DESCRIPTION:The SciX 2015 meeting will be held September 27 – October 2\, 2015 in Providence\, RI. \nHighlighted topic areas include: \n\nAnalytical Chemistry\nAtomic Spectroscopy\nBioanalytical Analysis\nBiomedical Imaging\nChemical Imaging\nChromatography\nEnvironmental Analysis\nEnvironmental Forensics\nFluorescence Spectroscopy\nForensic Chemistry\nInfrared Spectroscopy\nMass Spectrometry\nMicrofluidics\nMolecular Spectroscopy\nNanotechnology\nRaman Spectroscopy (including SERS and TERS)\n\nPlease visit FACSS’s SciX 2015 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/scix-2015/
LOCATION:Rhode Island Convention Center\, 1 Sabin Street\, Providence\, 02903\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150926
DTSTAMP:20150528T221235Z
CREATED:20140902T005024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150528T221235Z
UID:10422-1442793600-1443225599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Eagleson Institute Advanced Certification
DESCRIPTION:The Eagleson Institute Advanced Certification course will take place September 21-25\, 2015 in Sanford\, Maine. \nGain in-depth information and refine practical skills needed to certify Class II Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs) to the NSF/ANSI Standard 49. This five-day advanced-level\, personalized course teaches participants how to certify cabinets according to NSF/ANSI Standard 49. The subject matter is presented through a combination of lecture\, discussion\, problem-solving activities and certification labs. During the course\, each participant identifies his or her own weaknesses and receives additional instruction in those areas. Following the course\, participants are offered an opportunity to take the NSF written and practical exams on-site. Class size is limited. \nExpected Topics: \n\nRefine existing knowledge in preparation to take the written and practical NSF exam.\nCurrent state of the art techniques for testing BSCs in accordance with Annex F of NSF/ANSI Standard 49\nApplication of other industry standards and guidelines to the of testing BSCs\nCurrent practices for the decontamination of BSCs\nBasics for trouble shooting BSCs\nAn understanding of the fundamentals on which the principals of bio containment are based (HEPA filtration\, airflow\, and biosafety principals)\n\nThis course is designed for: Certifiers\, industrial hygienists\, and safety officers desiring an in-depth course in certification. \nPlease visit the Eagleson Institute’s Advanced Certification website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/eagleson-institute-advanced-certification-2/
LOCATION:Eagleson Institute\, 161 Gate House Road\, Sanford\, ME\, 04073\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150925
DTSTAMP:20150729T204220Z
CREATED:20150629T193600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150729T204220Z
UID:12505-1442793600-1443139199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:SPIE Security + Defense 2015
DESCRIPTION:The SPIE Security + Defense 2015 conference is scheduled to take place September 21-24\, 2015 in Toulouse\, France. \nCo-located with SPIE Remote Sensing Conference. \nProposed session snapshot:  Optics and Photonics for Counterterrorism\, Crime Fighting\, and Defense \n\nDetection and Identification of Things Dangerous\, Hidden and Suspicious I\nDetection of munitions grade G-series nerve agents using raman excitation at 1064 nm\nHyperspectral detection and scalable LTE technology-based alerting for CBRNE threats\nMultispectral analysis of biological agents to implement a quick tool for stand-off biological detection\n\nPlease visit the SPIE Security + Defense 2015 website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/spie-security-defense-2015/
LOCATION:Centre de Congrès Pierre Baudis\, 11 esplanade Compans Cafarelli\, Toulouse\, 31685\, France
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150922
DTSTAMP:20150603T200017Z
CREATED:20150403T195836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150603T200017Z
UID:12057-1442448000-1442879999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:ICAAC 2015
DESCRIPTION:ICAAC 2015 takes place Sept. 17-21\, 2015 in San Diego\, CA. \nASM’s Interscience Conference of Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (ICAAC) combines with International Society of Chemotherapy (ISC)’s International Congress of Chemotherapy and Infection (ICC) to bring you ICAAC/ICC 2015. \nThis joint meeting brings together a focus on examining antibiotic resistance\, new antibiotic development and antibiotic stewardship. Expected professional attendees to include microbiologists\, infectious disease physicians\, researchers\, and pharmacists. \nPlease visit the ICAAC/ICC website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/icaac-2015/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 West Harbor Drive\, San Diego\, CA 92101\, 92101\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150919
DTSTAMP:20150528T220810Z
CREATED:20141203T214915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150528T220810Z
UID:10456-1442448000-1442620799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Verifying BSL 3 Performance
DESCRIPTION:The Verifying BSL3 Performance: From Commissioning to Certification course will take place September 17 -18\, 2015 in Sanford\, ME. \nThis two-day course focuses on the important considerations when commissioning and verifying the performance of ABSL3 and BSL3 laboratories. Participants spend one day in the classroom and a day in Eagleson’s training laboratory in hands-on workshops practicing the tests required to verify lab performance. Participants will receive late-breaking details of the new ANSI Z9.14 Standard for BSL3 ventilation system testing and performance verification methodologies from an instructor who served on the committee. This is an advanced class; knowledge of HVAC systems and biosafety are strongly recommended. \nThis course is designed for: Safety professionals\, facility managers\, HVAC engineers\, facility engineers\, controls contractors\, system installers\, certifiers\, and air balancers. \nPlease visit Eagleson Institute’s Verifying BSL3 Performance: From Commissioning to Certification website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/verifying-bsl3-performance/
LOCATION:Eagleson Institute\, 161 Gate House Road\, Sanford\, ME\, 04073\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150919
DTSTAMP:20150716T211024Z
CREATED:20150516T204257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150716T211024Z
UID:12405-1442275200-1442620799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:DSEI 2015
DESCRIPTION:The DSEI 2015 conference is scheduled to take place September 15-18\, 2015 in London\, UK. \nDSEI brings together the defense and security industry to source the latest equipment and systems\, develop international relationships\, and generate new business opportunities. \n1\,500 international exhibitors from 121 countries are expected along with 6 dedicated seminar theaters offering free educational sessions and showcases. \nPlease visit the DSEI 2015 website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/dsei-2015/
LOCATION:ExCel London\, Royal Victoria Dock\, 1 Western Gateway\, London\, E16 1XL\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150918
DTSTAMP:20141203T201930Z
CREATED:20140903T185818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141203T201930Z
UID:10454-1442275200-1442534399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:BioPharm America 2015
DESCRIPTION:The BioPharm America 2015 conference will take place September 15-17\, 2015 in Boston\, MA. \nBioPharm America presents the opportunity to meet face-to-face with biotech and pharma executives from around the world to identify and enter strategic relationships. \nBioPharm America 2014 Highlights: \n\n837 attendees\n2\,343 one-to-one meetings\n787 licensing opportunities posted\n511 companies\n73 company presentations\n20 exhibitors\n38 countries represented\n\nPlease visit EBD Group’s BioPharm America 2015 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/biopharm-america-2015/
LOCATION:Boston Marriott Copley Place\, 110 Huntington Ave.\, Boston\, 02116\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150917
DTSTAMP:20150724T194035Z
CREATED:20150724T194035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150724T194035Z
UID:12470-1442275200-1442447999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Food Analysis Congress
DESCRIPTION:SelectBio’s 2nd Annual Food Analysis Congress will be held September 15-16\, 2015 in Cambridge\, UK. \nThe Food Analysis Congress presents the latest developments in food analysis technologies\, in response to the increasing demand for rapid and efficient food safety and quality testing. \nThis event will focus on contaminants and biological hazards in food. Points for discussion will also include the ongoing issue of food authenticity traceability and emerging risks and biotoxins in the food chain. \nHighlighted agenda topics include: \n\nBiotoxins in the Food Chain\nEmerging Risks\nNanoparticles\nQsaffe Project\nFood Authenticity and Traceability\nFood Contaminants\nFood Microbiology\nParasites\nPathogens\nNutritional Compounds\nRisk Benefit Analysis\n\nPlease visit the SelectBio Food Analysis Congress website for more information and registration. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official Media Partner of the 2015 Food Analysis Congress. \n 
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/food-analysis-congress-2/
LOCATION:Buckingham House\, Huntingdon Road\, Cambridge\, CB3 0DF\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150913
DTSTAMP:20151010T150952Z
CREATED:20150517T175339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151010T150952Z
UID:12416-1441670400-1442102399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:ASM Conference on Pseudomonas 2015
DESCRIPTION:The ASM Conference on Pseudomonas 2015 will be held September 8-12\, 2015 in Washington\, DC. \nHeld every other year for the past 30 years\, the International Conference on Pseudomonas returns to the U.S. in 2015. \nPseudomonas 2015 intends to explore interdisciplinary approaches to study the mechanisms by which Pseudomonas causes disease and affects the environment. Platforms for manipulating these pathways will continue to provide promising strategies for modulating microbial behaviors for applications in medicine\, agriculture and industry. \nPlease visit the ASM Conference on Pseudomonas 2015 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/asm-conference-on-pseudomonas-2015/
LOCATION:Omni Shoreham Hotel\, 2500 Calvert St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
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