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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150627
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SUMMARY:Biodefense World Summit 2015
DESCRIPTION:The Biodefense World Summit 2015 will be held June 22-26\, 2015 in Bethesda\, Maryland. \nThe event brings together the 23rd International Biodetection Technologies conference\, Point-of-Care for Biodefense and the 4th Annual Biosurveillance Integration conference to present the latest research within the pathogen detection\, point-of-care and integrated threat response communities. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nIdentification of Emerging and Reemerging Pathogens of Bioterrorism\nAdvances in Molecular Technologies for Pathogen Detection\nApplication of Immunotechnologies for Pathogen Detection\nNext-Generation Sequencing (NGS) in Pathogen Detection\nRapid and Future Technologies for Biodetection\nDetection Technologies for Biosurveillance\nAberration Detection\, Risk Anticipation for Biosurveillance\nThreat Identification and Characterization\n\nPlease visit Knowledge Foundation’s Biodefense World Summit 2015 website for more information and to register. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of the Biodefense World Summit.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/biodefense-world-summit-2015/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Bethesda\, One Bethesda Metro Center\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150624
DTSTAMP:20150526T180757Z
CREATED:20150319T191427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150526T180757Z
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SUMMARY:Rapid Detection for Food Safety
DESCRIPTION:The Rapid Detection for Food Safety conference will take place June 22-23\, 2015 in Bethesda\, MD. \nThe conference will feature presentations on emerging optical\, nanotechnological\, spectroscopic and electrochemical technologies for pathogen detection\, including label-free and high-throughput methods. Novel ligands for pathogen capture will also be examined. \nBenefits and challenges of these new methods and their comparison with existing techniques will be discussed. \nThis 2nd Annual Event is co-located with the Biodefense World Summit. \nPlease visit the Knowledge Foundation’s Rapid Detection for Food Safety website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/rapid-detection-for-food-safety/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Bethesda\, One Bethesda Metro Center\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150627
DTSTAMP:20141118T003218Z
CREATED:20141118T003218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141118T003218Z
UID:10273-1434844800-1435363199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Viruses & Cells 2015
DESCRIPTION:The Gordon Research Conference on Viruses & Cells 2015 will be held June 21-26\, 2015 in Girona\, Spain. \nThe event will cover all aspects of virus infection from entry into cells through replication and assembly\, interactions with the host\, the molecular basis of disease\, as well as prevention and therapy. \nInvited speakers will present new findings on: \n\nMechanisms of Virus Entry\nMachinery of Virus Replication\nControl of Transcription and Translation\nAssembly\nTransport and Exit\nViral Pathogenesis\nAntivirals and Vaccines\nEvolution and Selection\nInnate and Adaptive Immunity\nViral Oncogenesis\n\nThe conference will bring together investigators at the forefront of the field\, young investigators launching independent research careers\, postdoctoral fellows and graduate students\, and investigators from industry to discuss new ideas and foster collaborations. \nPlease visit the Gordon Research Conferences Viruses & Cells 2015 conference website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/viruses-cells-2015/
LOCATION:Melia Golf Vichy Catalan\, Carretera A-2\, 701\, Girona\, 17455\, Spain
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150621
DTSTAMP:20150530T171228Z
CREATED:20150209T180837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150530T171228Z
UID:12016-1434499200-1434844799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:NYSAFC's Fire 2015
DESCRIPTION:The New York State Association of Fire Chiefs (NYSAFC) will host the 109th Annual Conference & FIRE 2015 Fire Industry\, Rescue & EMS Expo on June 17-20\, 2015 in Verona\, New York. \nThe event is held in conjunction with the Eastern Division International Association of Fire Chiefs EDIAFC 88th Annual Conference. EDIAFC members from Delaware\, Maryland\, New Jersey\, New York\, Pennsylvania\, and the District of Columbia will have the opportunity to attend FIRE Expo exhibits and educational programs\, as well as participate in the EDIAFC annual meeting\, banquet\, and special programs. \nAttended by more than 12\,000 fire\, rescue\, and EMS leaders are expected. \nPlease visit the FIRE 2015 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/nysafcs-fire-2015/
LOCATION:Turning Stone Resort\, 5218 Patrick Rd.\, Verona\, NY\, 13478\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150619
DTSTAMP:20150528T134938Z
CREATED:20150515T214546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150528T134938Z
UID:11864-1434326400-1434671999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:BIO International 2015
DESCRIPTION:The BIO International 2015 conference will take place June 15-18\, 2015 in Philadelphia\, PA. \nThe BIO program covers topics such as healthcare\, food and agriculture\, industrial and environmental\, to finance and business development. Sessions intend to offer insights on issues essential to the industry and fosters audience engagement and networking opportunities. \nThe event expects to draw more than 4\,000 participating companies and 1\,700 exhibiting companies. \nPlease visit BIO International 2015 website for more information and to register to attend.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/bio-international-2015/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Convention Center\, 1101 Arch St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150612
DTSTAMP:20150528T201430Z
CREATED:20150514T192351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150528T201430Z
UID:11856-1433808000-1434067199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:National Homeland Security Conference 2015
DESCRIPTION:The National Homeland Security Conference 2015 will take place June 9-11\, 2015 in San Antonio\, TX. \nThe conference is the annual meeting of local Homeland Security and emergency management professionals from the Nation’s largest metropolitan areas. \nSponsored by the National Homeland Security Association\, the conference will focus on best practices in emergency management mission areas including: Prevention\, Protection\, Mitigation\, Response\, and Recovery.  Additionally\, a new track concentrating on grant-related topics has been added to the agenda. \nPlease visit the National Homeland Security Conference 2015 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/national-homeland-security-conference-2015/
LOCATION:Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center\, 200 E Market St\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150612
DTSTAMP:20150528T191425Z
CREATED:20150302T201208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150528T191425Z
UID:12001-1433721600-1434067199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:World Conference on Disaster Management
DESCRIPTION:The 25th Annual World Conference on Disaster Management will be held June 8-11 in Toronto\, Canada. \nHighlighted poster and session topics include: \n\nFighting Fires with Social Capital: Emergency Leadership\nCode Orange not Bananas – Enhancing Hospital CBRN Training\nPromoting a Culture of Disaster Preparedness\nSelection of an Emergency Facility Location in a Large City\nChronic Threat during Complex Disasters – State or Phenomenon\nDisability and Vulnerability Focal Points Network in Nepal\nCBRNE Collaborative\nPost Ebola Syndrome? A Focus on Recovery for Survivors\nEmergency Preparedness for Nurse Leaders\nMineral Exploration Industry Anticipating Mine Disaster\nConflict Mineral Certification as Disaster Management\nBreakthrough in Building a Comprehensive Disaster Management\nDistributed Mobile 3D GIS for Effective Disaster Response\n\nPlease visit the World Conference on Disaster Management website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/world-conference-on-disaster-management-2/
LOCATION:Metro Toronto Convention Center\, 255 Front St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, M5V 2W6\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150611
DTSTAMP:20150526T181037Z
CREATED:20150519T194854Z
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SUMMARY:International Conference on Flu
DESCRIPTION:The OMICS Group’s International Conference on Flu will take place June 8-10\, 2015 in Chicago\, IL. \nThe conference expects the  participation of experts from various cross disciplines like virologists\, immunologists\, microbiologists\, epidemiologists\, doctors\, public health planners\, pharmacologists\, computational biologists\, and those in applied fields conducting influenza related research. \nHighlighted conference topics include: \n\nFlu and Vaccines\nCurrent Focus in Flu Research\nPotential Drug Targets\nMolecular Biology of Influenza Viruses\nMutation and Influenza Virus\nThreat of Cross-Species Strains\nInfluenza Strains : Detection and Differentiation\nInfluenza Co-infection\nInfluenza and Antivirals\n\nPlease visit the OMICS Group’s International Conference on Flu website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/international-conference-on-flu/
LOCATION:Doubletree Chicago-North Shore\, 9599 Skokie Boulevard\, Skokie\, IL\, 60077-1314\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150610
DTSTAMP:20150526T175947Z
CREATED:20150514T213046Z
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UID:11858-1433721600-1433894399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Retroviruses and Novel Drugs
DESCRIPTION:The Omics Group’s Retroviruses and Novel Drugs conference will take place June 8-9\, 2015 in Chicago\,IL. \nHighlighted conference topics include: \n\nEarly Evolution\nRetroviral Diseases and Antivirals\nRetroviral co-infections\nViral Pathogenesis\nExogenous and Endogenous Retroviruses\nViral RNA Synthesis and Trafficking\nGene Therapy\nCancer Virology\nHIV Host Interactions\nCurrent HIV Researches and Treatment\n\nPlease visit the Retroviruses and Novel Drugs website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/retroviruses-and-novel-drugs/
LOCATION:Doubletree Chicago-North Shore\, 9599 Skokie Boulevard\, Skokie\, IL\, 60077-1314\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150605
DTSTAMP:20150528T175228Z
CREATED:20150228T185016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150528T175228Z
UID:11999-1433203200-1433462399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Vaccines + Therapeutics 2015
DESCRIPTION:The highly anticipated 13th Annual Vaccines + Therapeutics 2015 Summit will be held June 2-4\, 2015 in Washington\, D.C. \nThe event focuses on vaccine and therapeutic medical countermeasures for biodefense\, emerging infectious diseases\, and antimicrobial resistance. \nHighlighted presentations include: \n\nThe Importance of Accurate and Rapid Diagnostics\nNew Methods for Faster Determination of Antibiotic Resistance\nDevelopment of a Novel Broad Spectrum Antibiotic\nOverview of International Technical Collaboration in the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance\nAppropriate Use of Newer Antistaphylococcal Antimicrobials\nEnsuring Infections are Correctly Diagnosed before Prescribing Antibiotics\nProgress in Measures and Research for Control of Antibiotic Resistance\nAntibiotic Alternatives in Agricultural Animal Production\nHow the Navy Using Technology to Fight Antibiotic-Resistant Diseases\nUsing Nanotechnology to Fight Pathogens\n\nPlease visit the Vaccines + Therapeutics 2015 Summit website for more information and to register. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of Vaccines + Therapeutics 2015. Use discount code: 1552MEDIA15 when registering for the event to receive a 15% rate discount.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/vaccines-therapeutics-2015/
LOCATION:Almas Temple Club\, 1315 K St NW\, Washington D.C.\, DC\, 20005\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150603
DTSTAMP:20141117T233707Z
CREATED:20141117T233707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141117T233707Z
UID:10268-1432944000-1433289599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:ASM General Meeting 2015
DESCRIPTION:The 115th General Meeting of the American Society for Microbiology\, ASM 2015\, will be held May 30 – June 2\, 2015 in New Orleans\, Louisiana. \nExpected to draw more than 8\,000 participants\, this year’s meeting will showcase the central role of microbes in the biosphere by communicating today’s cutting edge science in the diverse areas of microbiology through a wide range of interactive workshops\, scientific sessions\, and networking events. \nThe ASM\, headquartered in Washington\, D.C.\, is the oldest and largest single biological membership organization with approximately 39\,000 members worldwide. Members work in different organizations\, including education (research institutions\, undergraduate and graduate institutions\, and medical dental and veterinary schools)\, industry (pharmaceutical\, food and agriculture\, biotechnology\, environmental\, and pollution control companies and hospitals)\, and federal and state governments (research laboratories and public health). \nPlease visit the ASM General Meeting 2015 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/asm-general-meeting-2015/
LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150601
DTSTAMP:20150528T184535Z
CREATED:20150228T194357Z
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UID:12000-1432771200-1433116799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Hazmat 2015
DESCRIPTION:The IAFC’s Hazmat 2015 International Hazardous Materials Response Team Conference will be held May 28-31 in Baltimore\, Maryland. \nThe Hazmat Conference is a four-day event offering hands-on training across a range of essential topics\, including: \n\nBiothreat response and sample collection\nIncident management best practices\nChemical and physical properties of hazardous materials\nRecognizing and responding to commercial explosive incidents\n\nThe training offered at the event provides immediate\, practical and valuable information designed to ensure you successfully meet the demands of hazmat response in today’s challenging environment. \nThe meeting in organized by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). \nPlease visit the IAFC Hazmat 2015 conference website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/hazmat-2015-2/
LOCATION:Hilton Baltimore\, 401 West Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150522
DTSTAMP:20150528T202844Z
CREATED:20150407T201944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150528T202844Z
UID:11790-1431993600-1432252799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Medical Support Operations
DESCRIPTION:The Medical Support Operations conference will take place May 19-21\, 2015 in London\, United Kingdom. \nMedical Support Operations aims to highlight the broadening scope of overseas medical support operations\, ensuring  effective collaboration and execution of care as medics are set to work in increasingly remote and diverse environments. \nKey topics are expected to include: \n\nProvision of education and training both pre-deployment and in operations to the wider community such as procedures to minimize the spread of infection\nThe need for NGO and military knowledge exchange and collaboration\nRequirements in enhanced communication and logistics to extend the ‘golden hour’\nPast experience analysis and lessons learned from recent experiences in areas including the West Africa region\n\nPlease visit Medical Support Operations website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/medical-support-operations/
LOCATION:Copthorne Tara Hotel\, Kensington\, London\, W8 5SR\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150522
DTSTAMP:20150527T235247Z
CREATED:20150128T004937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150527T235247Z
UID:11985-1431907200-1432252799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:NBC 2015
DESCRIPTION:The 9th Symposium on CBRNE Threats\, NBC 2015\, will be held May 18-21 in Helsinki\, Finland. \nHighlighted presentations include: \n\nVerification of Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria\nModelling the Effects of a CBRN Defence System Using a Bayesian Belief Model\nSpectroscopic Species Identification of Biological Warfare Agents\nReal-Time Bio-aerosol Detection for Building Protection Applications\nThe Global Health Security Agenda\nU.S. CDC Perspective on Ebola Outbreak in West-Africa\nPreparedness\, Detection and Identification\nThe Finnish Perspective on Global Biothreat Preparedness\nThe Finnish Biosafety and Biosecurity Network\nDeployable CBRN Field Laboratory\nThe Field Deployable Hydrolysis System (FDHS)\nYersinia pestis – An Ancient and Contemporary Threat\nYersinia pseudotuberculosis – The Mother of pestis\nFrancisella tularensis – A Scandinavian pathogen\nCurrent Issues in EMS Preparedness for CBRN\n\nThe event is organized by the Association for Protection\, Rescue\, Security and Safety. \nPlease visit the NBC 2015 website for more information and to register to attend.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/nbc-2015/
LOCATION:Messukeskus Congress Centre\, Messuaukio 1\, Helsinki\, 00521\, Finland
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150523
DTSTAMP:20141124T192045Z
CREATED:20141124T191957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141124T192045Z
UID:10375-1431820800-1432339199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:World Congress on Military Medicine
DESCRIPTION:The 41st International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM) World Congress on Military Medicine will be held May 17-22\, 2015 in Bali\, Indonesia. \nThe event draws local\, regional and international speakers to share their knowledge and experiences in the various fields of Military Medicine. \nThe ICCM will host the event in collaboration with the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs\, Surgeon General of Indonesian Defence Force and Indonesian Military Medicine Association (IMMA). \nHighlighted focus topics include: \n\nChemical\, Biological\, Radiological and Nuclear Hazard\nHumanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Operation\nMalaria Management in Modern Military Environment\nEmerging and Re-emerging Infectious Disease in Specific Military Population\nEnvironmental and Preventive Medicines\nEmergency Management of Battlefield Injuries\,\nMilitary Health Education and Training\nMilitary Health Promotion and Rehabilitation\n\nPlease visit the World Congress on Military Medicine 2015 website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/world-congress-military-medicine/
LOCATION:Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center\, Kawasan Pariwisata\, Bali\, Indonesia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150515
DTSTAMP:20141117T215547Z
CREATED:20141117T215547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141117T215547Z
UID:10257-1431475200-1431647999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Hazmat 2015
DESCRIPTION:NCEC’s Hazmat 2015 Annual Conference will take place May 13-14 in Nottingham\, United Kingdom. \nNow in its 8th year\, the Hazmat conference continues to be an essential opportunity for Hazmat specialists to share experience and knowledge with like-minded professionals working in the Hazmat and chemical incident industry. \nHighlighted speakers include: \n\nDave Walton\, CFOA Hazmat Lead\nRob Mitchell\, Tactical Hazmat\nTom Baker\, National Chemical Emergency Centre (NCEC)\nMatt Gable\, Environment Agency\nDave Holland\, Hereford & Worcestershire Fire & Rescue Service\nDave Reynolds\, Tactical Hazmat\nChris Case\, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service\nMike Callan\nJohn Greasley\, Leciestershire FRS\nKevin Miller\, Tactical Hazmat\nSteve Johnson\, Cranfield University\nLouise Uffindell\, Public Health England\n\nThe conference draws on the knowledge and experience of a range of hazmat professionals and industry leaders\, as well as that of NCEC’s own emergency responders and experts and specialists from Tactical Hazmat. \nNCEC is the United Kingdom’s National Chemical Emergency Centre. Tactical Hazmat is co-organizing this year’s event with NCEC. \nPlease visit the Hazmat 2015 Annual Conference website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/hazmat-2015/
LOCATION:Eastwood Hall Hotel\, Mansfield Road\, Nottingham\, NG16 3SS\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150515
DTSTAMP:20150108T184819Z
CREATED:20141113T010808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150108T184819Z
UID:10144-1431388800-1431647999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:DTRA CBD S&T Conference 2015
DESCRIPTION:The 2015 CBD S&T Conference for Chemical and Biological Defense Science and Technology will take place May 12-14\, 2015 in St. Louis\, Missouri. \nHosted by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)\, the event offers a unique opportunity to exchange ideas\, interact with elite researchers\, and engage with federal agencies involved in Chemical and Biological Defense. The theme of this year’s conference is “Finding Tomorrow’s Solutions in Today’s Environment”. \nThrough keynote\, oral\, and poster presentations\, the conference will address key areas including: \n\nNovel Threat and Disruptive Chemical and Biological Discovery\nDynamic Functional Materials\nApplied Mathematics and Innovative Computational Tools\nFlexible Design\, Synthesis and Manufacturing; and\nSystems Biology and Engineering\nDisease Surveillance\, Characterization and Point of Need Diagnostics\nAdaptive Medical Therapeutics and Technologies\nRapid Response and Recovery Science and Technology\nThreat Activity Sensing and Reporting\nAdvances in Chem Bio Defense Technologies\nIndustry Views on Technology Challenges and Needs\n\nAttendees will have the opportunity to interact and collaborate with other researchers concerning the medical and physical sciences related to chemical and biological defense. Attendees will also be able to network with DTRA science and technology managers and other members of the Chem-Bio Technologies team. \nThe last iteration of the Chemical and Biological Defense Science and Technology (CBD S&T) Conference brought together more than 1\,700 attendees\, with nearly 200 oral presentations and 700+ posters. \nLearn about key issues in the Chem-Bio Defense industry as seen by leading researchers. Want to participate? Submit an abstract by for any of the following areas: \n\nEnhancing Advanced Technology Transition for Mission Applications\nAdvances in Protection and Hazard Mitigation Technologies\nOperational Effects and Risk Analysis\nIn vitro/Ex vivo Human Organ-Specific Models\nHuman Efficacious Dose Projections and the Animal Rule\nFate of CB Particulates in the Environment\nCatalytic Medical Countermeasures for Chemical Defense\nOptimizing Recombinant Butyrylcholinesterase as a Medical Countermeasure for Nerve Agents\nUnderstanding and Enhancing Innate Protective Responses to Chemical/Molecular Toxicants\nUnderstanding of Human Biological Barriers in Threat Environments\nIn-vivo Micro/Nanoscale Motors\, Machines and Needles for Future Medical Countermeasures and Theranostics\nPredictive Molecular Partitioning and Low-power Separation/Concentration\nEmerging Nanotechnology Advancements with Potential Counter-WMD Applications\nTularemia Vaccine Target Discovery\nQ Fever Vaccine Development\nConsiderations in Accelerating MCM Development against Infectious Pathogens: Sciences\, Technology\, and Regulatory Perspectives\nHost-directed Biological Therapeutics\nPathogen-directed Biological Therapeutics\nCountermeasure Technology Integration and Transformation for Biodefense\nAvoiding and Overcoming Antimicrobial Resistance of Bioagents\nBiosurveillance Ecosystem (BSVE) – the Analyst Workbench\, the App Store\, and Program Interactions\nCheap\, Remote Chemical Detection\nDeveloping Host Biomarkers into an Early Warning System for Infection\n\nPlease visit DTRA’s CBD S&T Conference website for more information. Abstracts are due Feb. 4\, 2015.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/dtra-cbd-st-conference-2015/
LOCATION:America’s Center Convention Complex\, 701 Convention Plaza\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63101\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150514
DTSTAMP:20141124T193955Z
CREATED:20141124T193840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141124T193955Z
UID:10378-1431302400-1431561599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:VA Healthcare Summit 2015
DESCRIPTION:The VA Healthcare Summit 2015 will be held May 11-13\, 2015 in Washington D.C. The theme of this year’s summit is “Maximizing Patient Experience Through Technology\, Clinical Care\, And Administrative Efficiencies.” \nThe event will bring together strategic leaders and experts within Veterans Affairs to evaluate and assess the benefits and challenges in which they face in the near future with augmenting and implementing new technology\, clinical care practices\, and administrative efficiencies. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nFuture of Mental Healthcare within the VA\nHealth Informatics in the Future of VA Care\nTechnology Upgrades that will Impact the Patient Experience such as Telehealth\, Vista Evolution and Health Informatics\nInnovations in Women’s Specific Care\nTreating the Growing Threat of Traumatic Brain Injury\nAdministrative Innovations through Enhancing Veterans Benefits Management System and Veterans Claims Intake Program\nNew VA Leadership Structure and How It Will Transform the Future of VHA\n\nPlease visit the VA Healthcare Summit 2015 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/va-healthcare-summit-2015/
LOCATION:Washington D.C. Area\, Washington\, DC\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150509
DTSTAMP:20150526T174743Z
CREATED:20150307T194749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150526T174743Z
UID:11789-1430784000-1431129599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:4th ASM Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance
DESCRIPTION:The 4th ASM Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance in Zoonotic Bacteria and Foodborne Pathogens will take place May 5-8\, 2015 in Washington D.C. \nThis conference will continue and expand the existing scientific agenda to include: \n\nEmphasis on novel approaches to molecular typing\nWhole genome sequencing and its role in understanding the evolution and dissemination of AMR bacteria\nHost adaptation and specificity\nMetagenome-based studies of resistance\nIsolate-based versus sample-based inference\nRisk assessment\nComputational biology and mathematical modeling.\n\nPlease visit the American Society For Microbiology’s 4th ASM Conference on Antimicrobial Resistance in Zoonotic Bacteria and Foodborne Pathogens website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/4th-asm-conference-on-antimicrobial-resistance-in-zoonotic-bacteria-and-foodborne-pathogens/
LOCATION:Omni Shoreham Hotel\, 2500 Calvert St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150508
DTSTAMP:20150329T212915Z
CREATED:20150329T212915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150329T212915Z
UID:11438-1430784000-1431043199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:EPA International Decontamination R&D Conference
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will host the 8th International Decontamination Research and Development Conference May 5-7\, 2015 in Durham\, North Carolina. \nThis annual conference is hosted by EPA’s Office of Research and Development’s National Homeland Security Research Center (NHSRC). \nThe conference is designed to facilitate presentation\, discussion\, and further collaboration on research and development focused on an all-hazards approach to cleaning up contamination\, especially chemical\, biological\, and radiological (CBR) threat agents. \nHighlighted sessions on the agenda include: \n\nRadiological Contaminant Stabilization\nNew Advanced Oxidant Generation\nToward Best Practices for Gross Method for Large Area Biological Decontamination\nMethyl Bromide Decontamination of Indoor and Outdoor Materials\nGuidance for Radiological Response and Recovery\nDecontamination Methods in a Radiological Response\nToolbox of Options for Radiological Incident Mitigation Technology\nData and Models Used for Federal Emergency Management\nWater Sector Decontamination\nComplex Environmental Matrices\nDestruction of Syrian Chemical Agents and the Field Deployable Hydrolysis System\nIndoor Contamination from the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant Incident\nUnderground Transportation Restoration\nRemediation Plan for Biological Incidents\nEPA’s Role in Strengthening Community after a Radiological Incident\n\nThe event will be held at EPA’s Research Triangle Park Campus Auditorium. Advance registration is required. There is no fee to attend this conference.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/epa-international-decontamination-rd-conference/
LOCATION:EPA Research Triangle Park\, 109 T.W. Alexander Drive\, Durham\, NC\, 27709\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150508
DTSTAMP:20141117T221902Z
CREATED:20141117T221902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141117T221902Z
UID:10262-1430784000-1431043199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Biomarkers & Diagnostics World Congress
DESCRIPTION:The 11th Annual Biomarkers & Diagnostics World Congress 2015 will be held May 5-7\, 2015 in Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania. \nThe event brings together a unique and international mix of large and medium pharmaceutical\, biotech and diagnostics companies\, leading universities and clinical research institutions\, government and national labs\, CROs\, emerging companies and tool providers. \nThe World Congress will continue offering comprehensive coverage of biomarkers\, including translational biomarkers in drug discovery\, patient selection biomarkers\, strategies to co-develop drugs with companion diagnostics\, as well as new coverage of big data for personalized medicine. New coverage of diagnostic applications will include cell-free DNA/RNA and exosomes\, as well as clinical NGS as predictive cancer biomarkers. \nThe Congress includes the following primary tracks: \n\nCompanion Diagnostics\nClinical and Translational Biomarkers in Drug Discovery\nClinical NGS Testing\nBiomarkers for Patient Selection\nBig Data for Personalized Medicine and Biomarker Discovery\nCell-Free Biomarkers and Diagnostics\nPredictive Cancer Biomarkers\n\nPlease visit the Biomarkers & Diagnostics World Congress 2015 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/biomarkers-diagnostics-world-congress/
LOCATION:Loews Philadelphia Hotel\, 1200 Market Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150504
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150506
DTSTAMP:20141202T011425Z
CREATED:20140902T001229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141202T011425Z
UID:10418-1430697600-1430870399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Safety Cabinet Technology
DESCRIPTION:The Eagleson Institute’s Safety Cabinet Technology class will take place  May 4-5\, 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/
LOCATION:DC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150509
DTSTAMP:20141118T001951Z
CREATED:20141118T001951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141118T001951Z
UID:10272-1430611200-1431129599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Antimicrobial Peptides 2015
DESCRIPTION:The 14th Gordon Research Conference on Antimicrobial Peptides will be held May 3-8\, 2015 in Lucca\, Italy. \nAntimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are essential components of host defense against infections present in all domains of life. These peptides display marked activity against bacteria\, fungi\, viruses and parasites. It has become increasingly clear that AMPs and structurally related peptides also possess functions distinct from this broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity. These include realizations of roles in inflammation\, immunity\, wound healing and also fertility. \nThe conference is aimed at scientists from a diverse array of disciplines\, including microbiology\, biochemistry\, animal and plant biology\, medicine\, immunology\, cell biology and drug development. \nHighlighted conference focus areas include: \n\nRegulation of Expression of Amps\nMicrobial Mechanisms to Prevent the Cytotoxic Activity of Amps\nRole in Health and Disease\nApplication of Amps as Therapeutics\nOpportunities for Use in Agriculture\nOpportunities for Use in Infection Control\n\nConference will be held in conjunction with the Antimicrobial Peptides Gordon Research Seminar. Those interested in attending both meetings must submit an application for the seminar in addition to an application for the conference. \nPlease visit the Gordon Research Conferences Antimicrobial Peptides 2015 conference website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/antimicrobial-peptides-2015/
LOCATION:Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco\, Via Giovanni Pascoli\, Lucca\, 55051\, Italy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150502
DTSTAMP:20141113T001425Z
CREATED:20141112T232926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141113T001425Z
UID:10139-1430265600-1430524799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:NCT CBRNe USA 2015
DESCRIPTION:The Non-Conventional Threat NCT CBRNe USA conference will be held April 29 – May 1\, 2015 in the Washington D.C. area. \nThe event provides a forum for military\, government agencies\, civilian first responders and industry to discuss crucial challenges of CBRNe. \nThe Non-Conventional Threat (NTC) series is the leading CBRNe event series in the world\, globally established and known for prime regional CBRNe summits in Southeast Asia\, Europe\, and the Middle East. \nTopic focus areas include: \n\nU.S. Perspective on Requirements of International CBRN Defense\nCBRN Operations in Military Environments\nThreat Mitigation and Decontamination\nInternational Threat Reduction\nCritical infrastructure and Urban Security\nChallenges for CBRN Detection\nNuclear and Radiation Monitoring and Surveillance\nMass Diagnosis and Forensics\nCBRN Preparedness and Protection\n\nNCT CBRNe USA additionally offers 3 parallel conference streams: NCT Conference Stream\, Innovation Stream\, and a Workshop Stream. An exhibition showcasing the latest in CBRNe technology and equipment\, a live demonstration on Day 1\, and a networking reception will round out the highly anticipated event. \nThe event is organized by IB Consultancy\, in cooperation with the National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism (START) headquartered at the University of Maryland. \nPlease visit IB Consultancy’s NCT CBRNe USA website for more information and to register. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of NCT CBRNe USA.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/nct-cbrne-usa-2015/
LOCATION:University of Maryland\, 8400 Baltimore Ave\, College Park\, 20740\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150430
DTSTAMP:20141128T202055Z
CREATED:20140814T185143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141128T202055Z
UID:10394-1430006400-1430351999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:31st Clinical Virology Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 31st Annual Clinical Virology Symposium will be held April 26 -29\, 2015 in Daytona Beach\, Florida. \nThis international symposium will provide a forum for the meaningful exchange of ideas dealing with viral infections and is led by biomedical scientists engaged in research and primary care physicians and laboratorians involved with patient care. The relationship between rapid viral diagnosis\, clinical course of viral infections and preventive and therapeutic modalities for viral infections is the theme of this three-and-one-half day meeting. \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. \nOn April 25\, 2015 the Molecular Virology Workshop for clinical staff will take place one day prior to the symposium. \nPlease visit American Society for Microbiology’s 31st Clinical Virology Symposium website for more details and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/31st-clinical-virology-symposium/
LOCATION:Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort\, 100 North Atlantic Avenue\, Daytona Beach\, 32118 \, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150425
DTSTAMP:20141117T213809Z
CREATED:20141117T213809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141117T213809Z
UID:10254-1429574400-1429919999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:World Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine
DESCRIPTION:The 19th World Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine\, WCDEM 2015\, will be held April 21-24\, 2015 in Cape Town\, South Africa. \nThe theme of this year’s congress is Creating Capacity\, Building Resilience and includes topics within the spectrum of humanitarian disaster impacts to global health systems and pre-hospital and crisis response. \nPopulation pressures and shifting environmental shocks will continue to demand collaborative efforts\, making case studies and applications of science particularly valuable contributions to WCDEM. \nThe event is hosted by the World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine in conjunction with Emergency Medicine Society of South Africa (EMSSA). \nPlease visit the World Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/world-congress-disaster-emergency-medicine/
LOCATION:Cape Town International Convention Centre\, 1 Lower Long Street\, Cape Town\, 8001\, South Africa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150423
DTSTAMP:20141117T203727Z
CREATED:20141117T203727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141117T203727Z
UID:10249-1429574400-1429747199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Counter Terror Expo 2015
DESCRIPTION:The Counter Terror Expo 2015 will be held April 21-22\, 2015 in London\, United Kingdom. \nCounter Terror Expo is the leading international event dedicated to mitigating the threat of terrorism\, drawing over 10\,000 attendees involved in the protection and security of private and public interests to explore solutions for threat mitigation\, protection against attacks and to understand the risks they face. \nIn addition to a comprehensive conference agenda\, the Expo features over 400 exhibitors showcasing the latest counter terror technology and solutions. \nThe event brings together owners and operators\, policy makers and practitioners and key supply chains to debate the issues at stake and leave the event with a clear focus on the process of identifying protective security\, strengthening threat awareness\, emergency preparedness and response capabilities for critical infrastructure and national assets. \nPlease visit the Counter Terror Expo website for more information on exhibiting and attending.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/counter-terror-expo-2015/
LOCATION:Olympia London\, Hammersmith Rd\, Londong\, W14 8UX\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150425
DTSTAMP:20141117T205233Z
CREATED:20141117T205233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141117T205233Z
UID:10252-1429488000-1429919999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:SPIE Defense + Security 2015
DESCRIPTION:The SPIE Defense + Security 2015 Symposium will be held April 20-24\, 2015 in Baltimore\, Maryland. \nThe SPIE Defense + Security technical program focuses on sensors\, imaging\, and optical technologies for security\, homeland defense\, and military applications\, with specific focus on applications in security\, law enforcement\, port/border security\, and avionics/aerospace. \nHighlighted focus areas include: \n\nPort/Border Protection\nMine/Chemical Detection (CBRNE)\nImaging and Sensing Technologies\nNext-Generation Sensors and Systems\nCommand\, Control\, Communications & Intelligence (C3I)\nInfrared Sensors and Systems\nLasers and Systems\nRadar Sensors\nDisplay Technologies\nImagery and Pattern Analysis\nInformation System and Networks\nSensor Data and Information Exploitation Applications\nAvionics/Aerospace\nPort/Border Protection\nCommunications/Networking\nCyber Sensing/Security\nSystem/Network Integrator/VAR\nInstrumentation and Control\nIntelligence\, Surveillance\, and Reconnaissance\nUAVs\nBiometrics\nCyber Sensing/Security\n\nThis year’s Sypmosium Co-Chairs are: \n\nNils R. Sandell Jr.\, PhD.\, Director\, Strategic Technology Office Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)\nDavid A. Logan\, Vice President\, and General Manager of Technology Solutions\, BAE Systems\n\nPlease visit the SPIE Defense + Security 2015 website for more information on attendance and exhibiting.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/spie-defense-security-2015/
LOCATION:Baltimore Convention Center\, 1 W Pratt St\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150418
DTSTAMP:20141117T223515Z
CREATED:20141117T223430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141117T223515Z
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SUMMARY:Preparedness Summit 2015
DESCRIPTION:The 2015 Preparedness Summit will be held April 14-17\, 2015 in Atlanta\, Georgia. \nThe event is the premier U.S. national conference in the field of public health and healthcare preparedness. The four-day annual event provides the cross-disciplinary learning for the preparedness community. \nThe largest event of its kind\, the Preparedness Summit will attract nearly 1\,800 attendees who work all levels of government (local\, state\, and federal)\, emergency management\, volunteer organizations\, and healthcare coalitions. \nThe 2015 Preparedness Summit delivers opportunities to connect with colleagues and share new research. Most importantly\, attendees will learn how to implement model practices that enhance capabilities to prepare for\, respond to\, and recover from disasters and emergencies. \nPlease visit the Preparedness Summit 2015 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/preparedness-summit-2015/
LOCATION:Atlanta Marriott Marquis\, 265 Peachtree Center Ave NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150417
DTSTAMP:20141218T205935Z
CREATED:20140918T190201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141218T205935Z
UID:10569-1428883200-1429228799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Molecular Diagnostics Europe
DESCRIPTION:The Molecular Diagnostics Europe conference will take place April 13-16\, 2015 in Lisbon\, Portugal. \nThe need for faster turnaround and greater accuracy is driving adoption of next generation tests for infectious disease. The Inaugural Advanced Diagnostics for Infectious Disease portion of the conference will highlight trends in developing innovative tests and their adoption that will directly impact patient outcomes and reduce costs in healthcare delivery. It will cover molecular diagnostics\, point-of-care testing and sequencing of pathogens\, as well as mass spec and genome analysis. \nPlease visit Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s Molecular Diagnostics Europe website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/molecular-diagnostics-europe/
LOCATION:Lisbon Marriott Hotel\, Avenida Combatentes\, 45\, Lisbon\,  1600-042 \, Portugal
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