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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150318
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SUMMARY:Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Defense Strategies Institute (DSI) will host the 3rd Annual Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium on March 16 – 17\, 2015 in Alexandria\, Virginia. \nDSI’s Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium is designed as an educational and training Town Hall forum\, where thought leaders and key policy-makers across military and civilian organizations can come together for actionable discussions and debate. \nThe symposium’s overall theme will focus on Advancing CBRN Response\, Defense & Technology Readiness for Joint CBRN Defense and the changing budget landscape for Joint CBRN Readiness\, technology and supporting Industry. \nHighlighted symposium topics include: \n\nMaintaining critical capabilities and competencies\, aligned with RDA priorities\, to rapidly develop\, test\, and field CBRN defensive capabilities\nOrganization of Data to Support Decision Making at Multiple Levels of Leadership\nMaintaining Biosurveillance Systems\nPublic Heath IT and interoperability with legacy healthcare\nWarfighter Protection and Reducing interference with operational platforms and communications\nAdvanced Threat Decontamination\n\nPlease visit DSI’s 2015 Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium conference website for more information and to register. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of the Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/joint-civil-dod-cbrn-symposium/
LOCATION:Mary M. Gates Learning Center\, 701 N. Fairfax St\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150317
DTSTAMP:20141119T202609Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20141119T202609Z
UID:10322-1426204800-1426550399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Interbacterial Cooperation and Competition
DESCRIPTION:The ASM Conference on Mechanism of Interbacterial Cooperation and Competition will take place March 13-16\, 2015 in Washington D.C. \nThe goal of this conference is to bring together groups of scientists interested in all aspects of interbacterial interactions and microbiological community development and maintenance. These groups\, which include microbiologists studying microbial social behaviors\, quorum sensing\, biofilm formation\, bacteriocin biology\, gene regulatory networks\, ecology\, evolution\, and Type 5 and Type 6 Secretion Systems\, have not typically been included in or attended the same conferences\, yet these scientists are studying the same\, or closely related\, microbial processes – just from different perspectives. \nPlease visit ASM’s ASM Conference on Mechanisms of Interbacterial Cooperation and Competition website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/interbacterial-cooperation-competition/
LOCATION:American Society for Microbiology Headquarters\, 1752 N Street\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150312
DTSTAMP:20141117T201157Z
CREATED:20141117T201157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141117T201157Z
UID:10246-1425859200-1426118399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Bio-Europe Spring 2015
DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual International Partnering Conference Bio-Europe Spring 2015 will be held March 9-11\, 2015 in Paris\, France. \nBio-Europe Spring is the springtime counterpart to EBD Group’s flagship conference\, BIO-Europe\, and continues the tradition of providing life science companies with high caliber partnering opportunities. \nThe event enables delegates to efficiently identify\, meet and get partnerships started with companies across the life science value chain\, from large biotech and pharma companies to financiers and innovative start-ups. \nPlease visit the EBD Group’s Bio-Spring 2015 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/bio-europe-spring-2015/
LOCATION:Mercure Paris Porte De Versailles Expo\, 36-38 Rue Du Moulin\, Vanves\, 92170\, France
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150303
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150306
DTSTAMP:20141114T222124Z
CREATED:20141114T222124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141114T222124Z
UID:10190-1425340800-1425599999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Global Security Asia 2015
DESCRIPTION:The Global Security Asia 2015 conference will take place March 3-5\, 2015 in Singapore. \nThe Global Security Asia 2015 Conference will be held concurrently with the Exhibition and will bring together leading experts and specialists in the fields of Counter Terrorism\, Internal State Security and Civil Defense. During the three days they will share their experiences\, knowledge and expertise to discuss and identify potential threats that Governments and security professionals are facing today. The Conference will discuss how national counter terrorism policies\, perspectives and strategies can stay ahead of the increasingly sophisticated threats and will analyze many of the security issues facing the region. \nPlease visit the Global Security Asia 2015 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/global-security-asia-2015/
LOCATION:Suntec Singapore Convention Centre\, 1 Raffles Boulevard\, Suntec City\, 039593\, Singapore
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150307
DTSTAMP:20141202T015012Z
CREATED:20140902T002615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141202T015012Z
UID:10421-1425254400-1425686399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Eagleson Institute Advanced Certification
DESCRIPTION:The Eagleson Institute Advanced Certification  course will take place March 2-6\, 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. \nPrerequisite Completion of an introductory course in safety cabinets and one year of experience testing safety cabinets. \nPlease visit the Eagleson Institute’s Advanced Certification website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/eagleson-institute-advanced-certification/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150301
DTSTAMP:20141119T212531Z
CREATED:20140819T192826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141119T212531Z
UID:10324-1424822400-1425167999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:EMS Today Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:The EMS Today Conference & Expo will take place February 25-28\, 2015 in Baltimore\, MD. \nEMS Today provides professionals with a valuable combination of progressive education\, developed by industry experts and JEMS contributors\, and the latest equipment from leading manufacturers. \nPlease visit the Pennwell/JEMS EMS Today Conference & Expo website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/ems-today-conference-expo/
LOCATION:Baltimore Convention Center\, 1 W Pratt St\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21201\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150228
DTSTAMP:20141114T215025Z
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UID:10187-1424822400-1425081599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:CBRNe Summit 2015
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Annual CBRNe Summit will be held February 25-27\, 2015 in Rome\, Italy. \nThe CBRNe Summit focuses on the threat of a CBRNe attack on urban population centers or infrastructure; mitigation factors; and response and forensic investigation of attacks. \nRepresentatives from the following organizations will speak at CBRNe Summit 2015: \n\nU.S. European Command\nDefense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)\nU.S. Department of Defense\nNATO EOD Centre of Excellence\nNATO JCBRN Defence Centre of Excellence\nWorld Health Organisation (WHO)\nCentral Directorate for Anti-Drug Services – DCSA\nMinistry of Interior\, Italy\nDirectorate General of Civil Security and Crisis Management\nMinistry of Interior\, France\nElusys Therapeutics\nOrganisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)\nKosovo Agency on Protection from Radiation and Nuclear Safety\nEmergent BioSolutions\nU.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)\nMinistry of Health\, Italy\nNational Department of Public Health\nItalian Red Cross\nPolice National CBRN Centre\nNATO School\, Oberammergau\nFederal Agency for Defence Technology and Procurement\, Germany\nFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)\nNetherlands Forensics Institute\nPolice National CBRN Centre (PNCBRNC)\, UK\nPublic Health England\nObservatory on Security and CBRNe Defence (OSDIFE)\nCBRNe World\nIstituto Zooprogilattico Sperimentale of Puglia and Basilicata\, Italy\nInstitute for the Protection and Environmental Research (ISPRA)\, Italy\nInternational Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)\nSant’Antonio Hospital\, Italy\nUniversity of Hertfordshire\nNational Reference Laboratory for Bioterrorism\, Italy\nU.S. National Intelligence University\nUniversity College of Applied Sciences in Safety\, Croatia\n\nThis year’s event is officially supported by: \n\nNATO JCBRN Defence Centre of Excellence\nNATO EOD Centre of Excellence\nObservatory on Security and CBRNe Defence (OSDIFE)\nUniversity of Rome Tor Vergata\nUniversity of the Republic of San Marino\n\nPlease visit the Intelligence-Sec CBRNe Summit 2015 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/cbrne-summit-2015/
LOCATION:Hilton Rome Cavalieri\, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101\, Rome\, 00136\, Italy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150226
DTSTAMP:20141122T162017Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20141122T162017Z
UID:10355-1424822400-1424908799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:AHLS for Radiological Incidents & Terrorism
DESCRIPTION:The Advanced HAZMAT Life Support (AHLS) for Radiological Incidents & Terrorism continuing education course will be held February 25\, 2015 in Tucson\, Arizona. \nThis comprehensive training program provides critical skills that trains health care professionals how to identify what a person has been exposed to and how to treat patients exposed to radiological materials. \nPlease visit the AHLS Advanced HAZMAT Life Support for Radiological Incidents & Terrorism training website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/ahls-radiological-incidents-terrorism/
LOCATION:University of Arizona Department of Emergency Medicine\, 1607 N. Warren Ave\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85719\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150227
DTSTAMP:20141109T041649Z
CREATED:20141105T220003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141109T041649Z
UID:10010-1424649600-1424995199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:CROI 2015 - Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections
DESCRIPTION:The CROI 2015 – Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections conference will take place February 23-26 2015 in Seattle\,WA. \nThe annual Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) brings together top basic\, translational\, and clinical researchers from around the world to share the latest studies\, important developments\, and best research methods in the ongoing battle against HIV/AIDS and related infectious diseases. \nThe CROI Foundation has partnered with the International Antiviral Society–USA (IAS–USA) to sponsor the Conference. \nPlease visit the CROI 2015 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/croi-2015-conference-retroviruses-opportunistic-infections/
LOCATION:Washington State Convention Center\, 800 Convention Pl\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150226
DTSTAMP:20141107T230813Z
CREATED:20141107T230813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141107T230813Z
UID:10048-1424476800-1424908799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Rocky Mountain Conference on Emergency Medicine
DESCRIPTION:The Rocky Mountain Conference on Emergency Medicine\, will take place February 21-25\, 2015 in Breckenridge\, CO. \nThe conference has an updated curriculum which includes a broad spectrum of Emergency Medicine topics: \n\nBasic Trauma US Workshop with unique two projector etching center and rotating instructors\nAdvanced Trauma US Workshop covering everything from ocular to intussusception\nPediatric Critical Care Simulation Workshop with four functioning sim mannequins from infant to teenager\n\nDr. Amal Mattu from the University of Maryland as the Keynote Speaker: Chest Pain 2015: Time for new Paradigms? \nExpert faculty from the top emergency medicine training programs bring evidence-based\, cutting edge information. Lectures wrap up late morning so that you may have the day to enjoy all of the exciting activities on the mountain.  Late afternoon sessions accompanied by après-ski refreshments. \nPlease visit Rocky Mountain Conference on Emergency Medicine 2015 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/rocky-mountain-conference-emergency-medicine/
LOCATION:The Village at Breckenridge\, 535 S. Park Avenue\, Breckenridge\, CO\, 80424\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150222
DTSTAMP:20141111T021043Z
CREATED:20141106T195909Z
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UID:10035-1424044800-1424563199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:AAFS 2015 - Forensic Sciences
DESCRIPTION:The AAFS 2015 – American Academy of Forensic Sciences conference will take place February 16-21\, 2015 in Orlando\, Florida. \nThis scientific meeting gathers together approximately 5\,000 world-renowned professionals to present the most current information\, research and updated in their fields.  More than 900 scientific papers\, seminars\, workshops and other special sessions are presented.  In addition\, approximately 180 exhibitors will present to showcase the cutting-edge technology and services of this ever-changing profession. \nPlease visit the AAFS 2015 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/aafs-2015/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Orlando\,  9801 International Drive\, Orlando\, 32819\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150221
DTSTAMP:20141113T000610Z
CREATED:20141112T222753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141113T000610Z
UID:10136-1423958400-1424476799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Molecular Med TRICON 2015
DESCRIPTION:The Molecular Med TRICON 2015 conference will take place February 15-20\, 2015 in San Francisco\, CA. \nThe 22nd International Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference focuses on Molecular Medicine\, focusing on Drug Discovery\, Genomics\, Diagnostics and Information Technology. Spanning six days this year\, the Tri-Conference includes an expanded program that includes 6 symposia\, over 20 short courses\, and 17 conference programs. \nHighlighted programs include: \n\nMolecular Diagnostics\nPersonalized Diagnostics\nPCR for Molecular Medicine\nGenomic Sample Prep and Biospecimen Science\nEpigenomics in Disease\nTranslational to Clinical R&D\nIntegrated Pharma Informatics & Data Science\nPoint-of-Care Diagnostics\n\nPlease visit Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s Molecular Med TRICON 2015 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/molecular-med-tricon-2015/
LOCATION:Moscone North Convention Center\, 747 Howard Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150214
DTSTAMP:20141113T000306Z
CREATED:20141113T000306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141113T000306Z
UID:10141-1423699200-1423871999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:NCT CBRNe Europe 2015
DESCRIPTION:The Non-Conventional Threat (NCT) CBRNe Europe will be held February 12 – 13\, 2015 in Brussels\, Belgium. \nIn its third year\, NCT CBRNe Europe brings together leading experts\, professionals and organizations relevant to European CBRN Defense. \nThe two-day conference will give an overview of current issues such as Ebola crisis management in Europe\, operational preparedness of European CBRN Defense Commands\, and security against potential dual-use technologies related to CBRN. \nA large exhibition will showcase the state of the art detection and recon technologies. \nHighlighted speakers include: \n\nLt Col Oliver Toderiska\, Commander\, CBRN Battalion\, Slovak Republic\nLt Col Bernd Allert\, Bundeswehr CBRN Defense Command\, Germany\nWolfgang Rudischhauser\, Head\, NATO WMD and Non-Proliferation Center\nSuperintendent Joris De Baerdemaeker\, Federal Judicial Police\, Belgium\nDr Emanuele Pianese\, Head of CBRN Fire Brigades\, Ministry of Interior\, Italy\nCpt Commander Tanguy du Bus de Warnaffe\, Head of Brussels Capital Emergency Planning & Head of Belgian Fire Officers Association\, Brussels Fire Brigade\, Belgium\nCpt Pascal Elskens\, Zaventem Fire Department\, Belgium\n\nPlease visit IB Consultancy’s NCT CBRNe Europe website for more information and to register. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of NCT CBRNe Europe.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/nct-cbrne-europe-2015/
LOCATION:Sheraton Brussels Hotel\, Place Rogier\, 3\, Brussels\, 1210\, Belgium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150213
DTSTAMP:20141218T192712Z
CREATED:20140911T031539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141218T192712Z
UID:10112-1423526400-1423785599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:IDCE International Disaster Conference 2015
DESCRIPTION:The IDCE International Disaster Conference 2015 will take place February 10-12\, 2015 in New Orleans\, LA. \nThe goal of the IDCE is to unite public and private sector professionals from around the world for discussions regarding policy\, lessons learned\, best practices\, and forward thinking\, resulting in the mitigation of loss of life and property when catastrophic events occur. \nThe EXPO features internationally recognized and distinguished leaders presenting information which informs\, educates\, and shapes the policies and procedures governing the manner in which the world addresses man-made and natural disasters. Plenary sessions\, panel discussions\, round table meetings\, policy debates\, best practice reviews and peer group open table events engage and promote participation from all who attend. \nHighlighted speakers include: \n\nDr. Louisa E. Chapman MD\, MSPH\,Senior Medical Officer\, Epidemiologist\, Captain in the US Public Health Service\nNada Bakos\, Former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer\n\nIDCE has a broad spectrum of industry perspectives including: \n\nHomeland Security\nEmergency Management\nEmergency Response\nDisaster Recovery\nBusiness Continuity\nResilience\nGlobal Security\nLarge Loss / Claims\n\nPlease visit IDCE International Disaster Conference & Expo 2015 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/idce-international-disaster-conference/
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:20150209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150212
DTSTAMP:20141111T015153Z
CREATED:20140908T210335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141111T015153Z
UID:10057-1423440000-1423699199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:ASM Biodefense 2015
DESCRIPTION:The ASM Biodefense 2015 will take place February 9-11\, 2015 in Washington D.C. \nThe 2015 ASM Biodefense and Emerging Diseases Research Meeting will feature keynote sessions\, roundtable discussions\, focus sessions\, and plenary sessions that will present the latest findings for those carrying out the research to defend against the growing threats of bioterrorism and emerging infectious diseases. \nHighlighted topic sessions include: \n\nAlternate Careers in Biodefense: Expanding the Horizons\nAre Filoviruses Co-Evolving with Their Receptor\, Niemann-Pick C1\, in Bats?\nInfectious Disease Emergence and Re-Emergence Influenced by Conflict and Climate\nMicrobial Hackers: Pathogen Subversion of Host Cell Processes\nThe Devil is in the Details: Deep Sequencing of Viral Populations for Insight into Virus Evolution and Emergence\nBWAs in the Environment\nClinically Relevant Transmission of Microbes by Aerosols\nCoronaviruses: Molecular Biology and Pathogenesis\nCurrent Trends in Melioidosis and Glanders Vaccine Development\nDevelopment of Point of Care Diagnostics for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Disease Needs\nEnd of the (Cell) Line: Microphysiological Systems for Biodefense Research\nGot to Eat and Run: Pathogen Subversion of Autophagy\nManipulation of Host Cell Death Pathways by Bacterial Pathogens\nMolecular Events During Bacterial Pathogenesis and Disease\n\nPlease visit ASM Biodefense website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/asm-biodefense-2015/
LOCATION:Washington Marriott Wardman Park\, 2660 Woodley Road NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150212
DTSTAMP:20141218T192808Z
CREATED:20141112T080112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141218T192808Z
UID:10121-1423267200-1423699199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:SLAS 2015
DESCRIPTION:The SLAS 2015 Conference and Exhibition is scheduled for February 7-11\, 2015 in Washington D.C. \nThe Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (SLAS)  serves as host for the 4th annual SLAS 2015.  Approximately 5\,000 scientists\, academicians\, technology providers and business leaders are expected to attend. The conference will include an educational program focused on laboratory science and technology. The SLAS2015 Exhibition will host more than 300 leading companies from around the world\, showcasing the latest in laboratory technologies. \nSeven in-depth highlighted educational tracks are scheduled to be presented: \n\nAssay Development and Screening:  Cell-Based Assays for Biologics Drug Discovery\nAutomation and High-Throughput Technologies:  From Brackets to Body Parts – How 3D Printing is Changing the Way We Work\nBioanalytical Techniques:  Novel Acoustic Loading of a Mass Spectrometer – Towards Next Generation High-Throughput MS Screening\nBiomarker Discovery and Applications:  Biomarker Qualification at CDER\, FDA\nDrug Target Strategies:  Allosteric Stabilizers of Protein Structure for Gaucher’s Disease\nInformatics:  Real Time Predictive Modeling of Clinical Samples in Transit to Ensure Sample Viability\nMicro/Nano Technologies:  Digital Microfluid Immunocytochemistry in Single Cells (Disc)\n\nPlease visit the SLAS 2015 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/slas-2015/
LOCATION:Walter E. Washington Convention Center\,  801 Mt Vernon Pl NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150208
DTSTAMP:20141111T023910Z
CREATED:20141106T221708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141111T023910Z
UID:10038-1423180800-1423353599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:UC Davis Infectious Diseases Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 33rd Annual UC Davis Infectious Diseases Conference will take place February 6-7\, 2015 in Sacramento\, CA. \nThe event features laboratory exercises designed to simulate clinical experience with the use of the clinical microbiology laboratory and the management of cases seen in practice. \nWorkshop sessions for practical smaller group discussions are scheduled for a variety of clinical topics. \nThe University of California\, Davis\, Health System is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians attending the event. \nPlease visit  33rd Annual UC Davis Infectious Diseases Conference website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/33rd-uc-davis-infectious-diseases-conference/
LOCATION:Red Lion Hotel Woodlake Convention Center Sacramento\, 500 Leisure Lane\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95815\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150206
DTSTAMP:20141122T011446Z
CREATED:20141122T011320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141122T011446Z
UID:10354-1423094400-1423180799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:CTTSO APBI - Combating Terrorism
DESCRIPTION:The Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office (CTTSO) Advance Planning Briefing for Industry (APBI) will take place February 5\, 2015 in Washington\, D.C. \nThe APBI forecasts the CTTSO’s requirements anticipated for funding in Fiscal Year 2016 and advertised using a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)\, with the goal of facilitating rapid research and development\, advanced studies and technical innovation to meet mission requirements. \nPlease visit NDIA’s CTTSO APBI website for more information and to register to attend.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/cttso-apbi-combating-terrorism/
LOCATION:Ronald Reagan Building\, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, Washington D.C.\, 20004-3030\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150206
DTSTAMP:20141109T040720Z
CREATED:20140912T181054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141109T040720Z
UID:10043-1422835200-1423180799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:USDA Biosafety & Biocontainment Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The USDA ARS 3rd International Biosafety & Biocontainment Symposium will take place February 2-5\, 2015 in Baltimore\, MD. \nThe Symposium will include pre-symposium courses and 2½ days of scientific presentations. There will also be exhibits showcasing the latest agricultural biosafety and biocontainment products and services. \nThe Symposium will consist of sessions covering a variety of topics with a focus on One Health. Keynote speakers will open the program on Tuesday and Wednesday. In addition\, you will have the opportunity to network with professionals from the biosafety and scientific research industries\, organizations\, and agencies. \nThe symposium expects 200+ attendees and over 30+ vendors showcasing the latest biosafety and biocontainment products and services. \nHighlighted speakers include: \n\nPaul Meechan\, PhD\, RBP\, CBSP\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, Atlanta\, GA\nStephen S. Morse\, PhD\, Columbia University Medical Center\, New York\, NY\nJoseph F. Annelli\, DVM\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\, Riverdale\, MD\nCheryl Stroud\, DVM\, PhD\, One Health Commission\, Washington\, DC\nJill Rolland\, PhD\, U.S. Geological Survey\, Seattle\, WA\nJonathan Epstein\, DVM\, EcoHealth Alliance\, New York\, NY\nDarin Carroll\, PhD\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, Atlanta\, GA\nJill Rolland\, PhD\, U.S. Geological Survey\, Seattle\, WA;\nJonathan Epstein\, DVM\, EcoHealth Alliance\, New York\, NY\n\nPlease visit USDA ARS 3rd International Biosafety & Biocontainment Symposium website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/usda-ars-3rd-biosafety-biocontainment-symposium/
LOCATION:Baltimore Hilton\, 401 West Pratt Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150130
DTSTAMP:20141116T152438Z
CREATED:20141116T152426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141116T152438Z
UID:10204-1422316800-1422575999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Bacteriophages 2015
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Society of Chemistry will host the Bacteriophages 2015 conference January 27-29\, 2015 in London. \nThis event will discuss the many roles of bacteriophages\, ranging from fundamental biological research to their use in medical and industrial biotechnologies. Topics will include uses of phages for therapeutics\, food manufacture\, delivery vectors\, drivers of microbiota structure reporters of microbiome diversity\, and their role on the environment \nHighlighted sessions include: \n\nEuropean implementation of bacteriophage therapy\nRegulation of replication of Shiga toxin-converting bacteriophages\nPhage recombination\nGMP manufacture of phages for clinical trial\n\nThis event has an open oral and poster session. Abstracts can be submitted on any subject related to Bacteriophages. \nPlease visit the Bacteriophages 2015 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/bacteriophages-2015/
LOCATION:Cineworld: The O2\, Peninsula Square\, London\, SE10 0DX\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150129
DTSTAMP:20141116T160714Z
CREATED:20141116T160714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141116T160714Z
UID:10207-1422230400-1422489599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:IC2AR 2015 – Antibiotic Resistance
DESCRIPTION:The 1st Internacional Caparica Conference in Antibiotic Resistance will be held January 26-28\, 2015 in Caparica\, Portugal. \nThe conference will bring together researchers involved in antibiotic resistance prevention and control to examine the latest research on this public health crisis. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nEpidemiology of resistance in animal and zoonotic pathogens\nMobile elements containing resistance genes\nProteomics of antimicrobial resistance\nEmerging antimicrobial resistance mechanisms\nControl of resistant infections\nAntimicrobial resistance in animal pathogens and its exchange with humans\nOrganizing antibiotic surveillance\nPolicies to stimulate drug development and discovery\nAlternatives strategies to overcome the antimicrobial resistance\n\nPlease visit the Internacional Caparica Conference in Antibiotic Resistance website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/ic2ar-2015-antibiotic-resistance/
LOCATION:Hotel Costa da Caparica\, Avenida General Humberto \, Costa da Caparica\, 2829-506\, Portugal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150126
DTSTAMP:20141116T150858Z
CREATED:20141116T150401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141116T150858Z
UID:10201-1421971200-1422230399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:MENATOX 2015
DESCRIPTION:The Middle East North Africa Clinical Toxicology Association Annual MENATOX Conference will be held January 23-25\, 2015 in Doha\, Qatar. \nHighlighted sessions include: \n\nCBRNE Fundamentals\nSetting Up a Poison Control Center\nPoison Center Challenges in the Gulf Region\nPhosphide Poisoning\nSalicylate Toxicity\nPetro-Tox\nScorpion Stings in the Gulf Mohammad Alhelail Region\nGlobal Toxicology\nToxicology Mat\nIntralipids\nPotassium Iodide\n\nPlease visit the Middle East North Africa Clinical Toxicology Association website for more information and to register to attend.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/menatox-2015/
LOCATION:Hamad Medical City\, Doha\, Qatar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150122
DTSTAMP:20141104T201738Z
CREATED:20140904T190201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141104T201738Z
UID:9986-1421712000-1421884799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:CBRN First Response 2015
DESCRIPTION:The CBRN First Response 2015 conference will be held January 20 -21\, 2015 in Bristol\, United Kingdom. \nThe conference focuses on the consequences of Chemical\, Biological\, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) emergencies and the challenges they pose to national response capabilities. \nCBRN First Response provides the international CBRN community with the unique opportunity to gain a clear understanding of future requirements and capabilities needed for a multi-agency approach to a CBRN emergency. \nThis conference will act as a platform for the international military and first responder community to analyze emerging markets\, best practice and the latest technologies available. \nHighlighted topic areas include: \n\nHazard Detection\, Identification and Monitoring\nCommand & Control\nPersonal Protection Equipment\nMedical Support\nScene Management and Geographical Analysis\nFiltration Decontamination and Disposal\nRescue & Recovery of Victims\nRadiological Preparedness & Response in NYC\nImprovised explosive devices containing CBR agents\nChemical and Biological Assessment and Protection\nManaging CBRN threats at major global events.\nCASE STUDY: Terrorism and biological threats in Nigeria\nCASE STUDY: The removal of chemical weapons in Syria\nThe EU’s role in facilitating a global CBRN network\nThe French multi agency approach to CBRN threats\nInnovative Decontamination Enhancements\nGerman CBRN defense in a multinational environment\n\nPlease visit the CBRN First Response 2015 conference website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/cbrn-first-response-2015/
LOCATION:Bristol Marriott Hotel City Centre\, 2 Lower Castle Street\, Bristol\, BS1 3AD\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150124
DTSTAMP:20141105T211819Z
CREATED:20141105T211327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141105T211819Z
UID:10007-1421539200-1422057599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Immunology of Fungal Infections
DESCRIPTION:The Immunology of Fungal Infections conference will take place January 18-23\, 2015 in Galveston\, Texas. \nThis conference will bring together the world’s leading researchers investigating anti-fungal immunity\, in a setting ideal for promoting cross-disciplinary discussions and collaborations. This will provide a compelling and informative meeting covering the latest advances in the field and the most pressing issues to be tackled. \nHighlighted speakers to include: \n\nJean-Paul Latge (Institut Pasteur\, France)\nSteven Holland (NIAID)\nAnne Puel (Universite Paris Descartes-Sorbonne Paris Cite\, France)\nLuigina Romani (University of Perugia\, Italy)\nSarah Gaffen (University of Pittsburgh)\nSalome Leibundgut-Landmann (Eth Zürich\, Switzerland)\nAmariliz Rivera (Rutgers-NJMS)\nFrank Van De Veerdonk (Radboud University\, Netherlands)\nTobias Hohl (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center)\nChristopher Mody (University of Calgary\, Canada)\nJessica Quintin (Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Centre\, Netherlands)\nKarl Kuchler (Medical University Vienna\, Austria)\nGordon Brown (University of Aberdeen\, United Kingdom)\nTeunis Geijtenbeek (Universiteit Van Amsterdam\, Netherlands)\nJurgen Rhuland (Technische Universitat Munchen\, Germany)\nMairi Noverr (LSU School of Dentistry)\nSho Yamasaki (Kyushu University\, Japan)\nNeil Gow (University of Aberdeen\, United Kingdom)\nRobert Cramer (Dartmouth)\nMarcel Wuethrich (University of Wisconsin)\n\nPlease visit Gordon Research Conferences’ Immunology of Fungal Infections website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/immunology-fungal-infections/
LOCATION:Hotel Galvez\, 2024 Seawall Blvd\, Galveston\, 77550\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150116
DTSTAMP:20181224T021637Z
CREATED:20141114T192219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181224T021637Z
UID:10185-1421020800-1421366399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:J.P. Morgan Annual Healthcare Conference 2015
DESCRIPTION:The 33rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference & Biotech Showcase 2015 will be held January 12-15\, 2014 in San Francisco\, California. \nThe Biotech Showcase is an investor and partnering conference devoted to providing private and public biotechnology and life sciences companies with an opportunity to present to\, and meet with\, investors and pharmaceutical executives in one place during the course of one of the industry’s largest annual healthcare investor conferences. \nInvestors and biopharmaceutical executives from around the world gather in San Francisco during this critical week which is widely viewed as setting the tone for the coming year. \nNow in its seventh year\, Biotech Showcase is expected to attract upwards of 1\,700 attendees. The program includes lunch plenary sessions featuring top industry leaders and innovators speaking on industry- and time-relevant topics\, as well as presentations from both private and public companies. \nPlease visit EBD Group’s Biotech Showcase 2015 website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/j-p-morgan-annual-healthcare-conference/
LOCATION:Parc 55 Wyndham Union Square\, 55 Cyril Magnin St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94102\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150109
DTSTAMP:20141104T212645Z
CREATED:20140904T200557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141104T212645Z
UID:9989-1420675200-1420761599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Threat Day 2015
DESCRIPTION:Threat Day 2015 will be held January 8\, 2015 in Washington D.C. \nThreat Day is a unique opportunity for operational stakeholders to take a step back from the highly technical aspect of the various requirements and projects to gain a broader understanding of the current and future threat environment and to become engaged on a different level. \nMany threats continue to evolve as tactics\, techniques\, and procedures evolve\, which is why it is critical to remain agile\, adaptive\, and always two steps ahead. The Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office CTTSO is uniquely positioned within the interagency and international communities to have a broad understanding of the current and emerging threats facing the nation. \nThis event is only open to U.S. Government employees and their SETA support contractors and representatives from the Governments of the United Kingdom\, Singapore\, Israel\, Australia\, and Canada. This event is not open to Industry and Academia. \nHighlighted speakers include: \n\nLTG Michael T. Flynn\, DIA\nPhillip Williams\nDirector\, Matthew B. Ridgway Center for International Studies\, University of Pittsburgh\nNicco Mele\nRobert Muggah\nDirector of Research and Public Policy\, The SecDev Foundation\nAlan R. (Randy) Kluver\nExecutive Director of Global Program Support Global Partnerships and Projects\nAssociate Professor\, Department of Communication\, Texas A&M University\nScott Mann\, Director\, Stability Institute\nTara O’Toole\, In-Q-Tel\n\nPlease visit Threat Day 2015 for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/threat-day-2015/
LOCATION:Ronald Reagan Building\, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, Washington D.C.\, 20004-3030\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141219
DTSTAMP:20141207T194126Z
CREATED:20141207T194126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141207T194126Z
UID:10475-1418860800-1418947199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:DHS Industry Conference for PPE
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is hosting a pre-solicitation conference for vendors providing disposable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on Dec. 18\, 2014 in Washington D.C. \nDHS will issue a solicitation for proposals to provide PPE as part of their pandemic contingency plans and preparedness actions. \nThe pre-solicitation conference is only for existing GSA vendors. \nDuring the event\, DHS will answer questions about the PPE solicitation requirements. Participants must be US citizens or legal residents. Space is limited and advance registration is required.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/dhs-industry-conference-ppe/
LOCATION:GSA\, 301 7th Street SW\, Washington\, DC\, 20024\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141219
DTSTAMP:20141110T025501Z
CREATED:20141110T024845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141110T025501Z
UID:10090-1418601600-1418947199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:2014 Special Operations Summit
DESCRIPTION:The 2014 Special Operations Summit will be held December 15-18\, 2014 in Tampa\, Florida. \nNow in its 7th year\, Special Operations Summit is designed to provide a wide-ranging view of special operations advancements and insights as these forces look ahead at their crucial and expanding role in thwarting the spread of global terrorism and prevent hostilities from turning into major regional conflicts. \nJoin more than 250 fellow Special Operations professionals from over 80 different organizations to discuss and identify opportunities to strengthen local\, regional\, and global trust through interagency and partner cooperation. \nHighlighted sessions include: \n\nIndustry’s Emerging Technologies and Capabilities to Support SOF\nGrowing the Global SOF Network through Joint Task Force Operations\nPEO: Command\, Control\, Communications and Computers (C4)\nEnhancing the Readiness of Army Special Operations Forces\nEnhancing Security and Stability in Conflict Zones\nU.S. Special Operations Command SOUTH\nPeculiar Manned and Unmanned Fixed Wing Air-power Capabilities\nSustainable Surface and Subsurface Maritime Mobility Platforms and Maritime Equipment\nContracting\, Financial Management and Operations Oversight\nA Better Way to Design Tactical Solutions Be Engaging Tactical Level Operators\nDeveloping Training and Technology to Facilitate “Whole of Nation” Capability Generation\nThe Outlook for Naval Social Warfare Command\nHighlights and Future Missions in the Pacific Theater\nSOF Unconventional Warfare\nSOF Wargaming\n\nPlease visit the Special Operations Summit website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/2014-special-operations-summit/
LOCATION:Hilton Tampa Downtown\, 211 N Tampa St\, Tampa\, 33602
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141213
DTSTAMP:20141121T154117Z
CREATED:20141121T153645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141121T154117Z
UID:10333-1418342400-1418428799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Immunology of Protection from Ebola
DESCRIPTION:The Food and Drug Administration (FDA)\, the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)\, the Department of Defense (DoD)\, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\, and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) are co-sponsoring a workshop\, entitled “Immunology of Protection from Ebola Virus Infection.” \nThe full day event will be hosted December 12\, 2014 in Rockville\, Maryland and via webcast for remote viewing. \nThe purpose of this workshop is to discuss important aspects of Ebola virus and vaccine immunology in order to inform future clinical\, scientific and regulatory decision-making related to vaccines against Ebola. \nThere is no registration fee for this public workshop. Registration for on-site attendance must be completed by December 8\, 2014. \nA webcast of the proceedings will be available live on the NIH conference website during the event\, and recorded for future viewing.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/immunology-protection-ebola/
LOCATION:Fishers Lane Conference Center\, 5601 Fishers Lane\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20141211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20141214
DTSTAMP:20141116T142422Z
CREATED:20141101T131953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20141116T142422Z
UID:10199-1418256000-1418515199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:MEEGID 2014
DESCRIPTION:The 12th International Conference on Molecular Epidemiology and Evolutionary Genetics of Infectious Diseases (MEEGID) conference will be held December 11-13\, 2014 in Bangkok\, Thailand. \nThe conference is inclusive of all pathogens\, including viruses\, parasitic protozoa\, helminthes\, fungal organisms and prions. \nHighlighted topic areas include: \n\nGenetics\nGenomics\nProteomics\nPopulation biology\nMathematical modeling\nBioinformatics\nHost-pathogen interaction\nVector-borne pathogens\n\nPlease visit the Molecular Epidemiology and Evolutionary Genetics of Infectious Diseases website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/molecular-epidemiology-evolutionary-genetics-infectious-diseases/
LOCATION:Royal River Hotel\, 66/1 219 Soi Charansanitwong\, Bangkok\, 10700\, Thailand
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