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SUMMARY:Immune Tolerance 2014
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd International Conference on Immune Tolerance 2014 will be held September 28-30\, 2014 in Amsterdam\, The Netherlands. \nInterest in the immune tolerance field continues to grow. Following the successful second International Conference\, held in Amsterdam in October 2011\, the Third International Conference on Immune Tolerance will bring together international delegates to share their latest research and insights into the mechanisms and treatment of many conditions\, most notably in transplantation\, autoimmune diseases\, inflammation and cancer. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nImmune homeostasis: immunity versus tolerance\nImmune modulation of tumors\nCentral nervous system-targeted autoimmunity\nTissue-specific autoimmunity: interplay of immune effector and tissue resident cells\nB cell differentiation pathways and disease susceptibility\nTransplant rejection and engraftment\nNext generation immune-based therapies\n\nThe conference is supported by the  journal Cellular Immunology. Please visit Elsevier’s Immune Tolerance 2014 conference website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/immune-tolerance-2014/
LOCATION:NH Grand Krasnapolsky\, Gebied: Stadscentrum Dam\, 9\, Amsterdam\, 1012 JS\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140924
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140927
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SUMMARY:Vaccines & Vaccination 2014
DESCRIPTION:The 4th International Conference on Vaccines & Vaccination will be held September 24-26\, 2014 in Valencia\, Spain. \nVaccines & Vaccination 2014 will be the latest in a series of successful annual vaccine meetings organized by the OMICS Group Meetings that seek to bring together vaccine stakeholders including academic researchers\, public health clinicians\, vaccine policy makers\, corporate and vaccine manufacturers. \nMore than 600 professionals are expected to attend\, as well as Editorial Board Members of featured OMICS Group Journals. This is an excellent opportunity for the participants from universities\, institutes and other private organizations to interact with the world class scientists and renowned speakers. \nThis forum enables a common platform for the participants to discuss their research in order to establish a scientific network between the academia and industry leads to foster collaboration and to evaluate the emerging issues\, technologies and innovations leads to explore new possibilities and improving the existed opportunities. \nThis year’s conference is sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur\, France; GenPhar Inc.\, USA and Vaccinogen Inc.\, USA. \nPlease visit OMICS Group’s Vaccines & Vaccination website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/4th-international-conference-vaccines-vaccination/
LOCATION:Valencia Convention Center\, Avenida de las Cortes Valencianas\, Valencia\, 46015\, Spain
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140926
DTSTAMP:20140917T211435Z
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SUMMARY:SPIE Security + Defence 2014
DESCRIPTION:SPIE Security + Defence 2014 will be held September 22-25\, 2014 in Amsterdam\, Netherlands. \nAs one of the leading defence and security events in Europe\, SPIE Security + Defense is a great venue to interact with fellow researchers in the areas of sensing\, data and signal analysis\, tracking and targeting\, communications\, networks\, sensor platforms\, energy topics\, materials and more. \nHighlighted topic areas include: \n\nAdvanced Free-Space Optical Communication Techniques and Applications\nUnmanned/Unattended Sensors and Sensor Networks\nElectro-Optical Remote Sensing\nTechnologies for Optical Countermeasures\nMilitary Applications in Hyperspectral Imaging and High Spatial Resolution Sensing\nEmerging Technologies\nMillimetre Wave and Terahertz Sensors and Technology\nOptical Materials and Biomaterials in Security and Defence Systems Technology\nOptics and Photonics for Counterterrorism\, Crime Fighting and Defence\nQuantum-Physics-Based Information Security\nHigh-Power Lasers 2014: Technology and Systems\nElectro-Optical and Infrared Systems: Technology and Applications\n\nWith a European focus\, this event attracts more than 400 attendees in the security and defense sector\, and is collocated with SPIE Remote Sensing\, allowing you to also take advantage of the cross-section of 600 attendees working in a technical area rich in solutions for the security and defence community. Explore new opportunities to collaborate with colleagues and potential new partners in industry\, academia\, and government from around the world. \nThis meeting is co-located with SPIE Remote Sensing (pdf). \nPlease visit SPIE’s Security + Defense conference website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/spie-security-defence-2014/
LOCATION:RAI Exhibition and Conference Center\, Europaplein\, Amsterdam\, 1078\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140925
DTSTAMP:20140917T225007Z
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SUMMARY:BioPharm America 2014
DESCRIPTION:The 7th Annual International Partnering Conference BioPharm America 2014 will be held September 22-24\, 2014 in Boston\, Massachusetts. \nBioPharm America attracts a wide range of business leaders\, including senior executives of leading biotech companies\, business development teams from large and midsize pharmaceutical companies\, investors and other industry experts. \nThe event is a premier venue to network and meet face-to-face with biotech and pharma executives from around the world to identify and enter strategic relationships. \nPlease visit EBD Group’s BioPharm America conference website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/biopharm-america-2014/
LOCATION:Boston Marriott Copley Place\, 110 Huntington Ave.\, Boston\, 02116\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140920
DTSTAMP:20140918T002604Z
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SUMMARY:Lab-on-a-Chip & Microarray World Congress
DESCRIPTION:The Lab-on-a-Chip & Microarray World Congress will be held September 18-19\, 2014 in Boston\, Massachusetts. \nBringing together researchers and industry participants from both academia and industry\, this conference will discuss the innovative developments in Lab-on-a-Chip (LOAC)\, Microfluidics\, and Microarrays Spaces. \nFocus at this conference will also be given to some of the many applications of Lab-on-a-Chip\, from life science research\, to taking diagnostics to the point-of-care/point-of-need. \nProduction technologies\, novel designs/technologies for manufacture\, as well as the key application areas for LOAC from research to diagnostics will also be discussed in-depth. \nRegistered delegates will also have access to the co-located Point-of-Care Diagnostics World Congress and Exosomes & Single Cell Analysis Summit providing ample opportunities for networking and ensuring a very cost-effective trip. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nApplications of Microfluidics/LOAC as Biosensors\, For Clinical Utilization in Disease Monitoring\, Diagnostics\nDevelopments in Materials and Microfabrication Technologies\nLOAC Device Manufacturing Standardization and Commercialization\nMicrofluidic/LOAC Device Manufacturing: Technologies and Companies Showcase\nNew Entrants from Around the World Expand the Market Opportunities for LOAC/Microfluidics\nDroplet-based Digital Microfluidics\nLOAC-based Screening Platforms\nApplications in Drug Development\nOrgan-on-a-Chip\nMicrofluidics for Catalysis\, Electrocatalysis\nMicrofluidics for Resource-Limited Settings\nMicrofluidics/LOAC for Global Public Health\, Infectious Disease Monitoring\nPaper-based Devices in the Developing World\nMicrofluidics/LOAC: Research\, Genetic\, Epigenetic\, and Proteomic Applications\nEpigenetic Analyses\nMetabolomics and Proteomics\nNext Generation Sequencing (NGS) Platforms\nOptofluidics and Plasmonic Devices\nSynthetic Biology\n\nPlease visit the Select Bioscience’s conference website for more information and to register to attend.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/lab-chip-microarray-world-congress/
LOCATION:Boston Marriott Copley Place\, 110 Huntington Ave.\, Boston\, 02116\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140920
DTSTAMP:20140918T002023Z
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SUMMARY:Point of Care Diagnostics World Congress
DESCRIPTION:The 2014 Point of Care Diagnostics World Congress will be held September 18-19\, 2014 in San Diego\, California. \nBringing together leaders from both academia and industry\, this conference will discuss the expanding Point-of-Care Diagnostics field and provide the most up-to-date presentations and networking opportunities. \nThe POC testing field is rapidly expanding for not only on infectious disease diagnostics [which represents 80% of the marketplace] but also for cancer and cardiovascular disease applications. \nExperts in their field will share their views on point-of-care in the clinical setting and provide an overview of the point-of-care (POC) testing landscape\, from novel technologies to regulatory approval. \nHighlighted conference topics include: \n\nCommercial Trends for POC Diagnostics\nCancer/Oncology POC Commercialization\nCardiovascular Disease POC Commercialization\nInfectious Disease POC Commercialization\nInvestor Trends in POC Diagnostics\nEmerging Technologies and Emerging Companies in the POC Space\nConvergence of POC with Other Spaces\nPOC in Cancer/Oncology Testing Space\nImaging and Early Cancer Detection\nPOC in Companion Diagnostics (CDx)\nPOC in Cardiovascular Disease Testing Space\nPOC in Global Health [An International Perspective]\nPOC in Infectious Disease Applications\nRegulatory and Licensing Hurdles\nSmartphone and Mobile Diagnostics\nHealth Safety and Environmental Monitoring\nHome Health/Telehealth\n\nRegistered delegates will also have access to the co-located Lab-on-a-Chip & Microarray World Congress and Exosome & Single Cell Analysis Summit\, providing ample opportunities for networking and ensuring a very cost-effective trip. \nPlease visit Select Bioscience’s Point of Care Diagnostics World Congress website for more information and to register to attend.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/point-care-diagnostics-world-congress/
LOCATION:Town and Country Resort Hotel\, 500 Hotel Circle North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140918
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SUMMARY:US/Canada Border Conference 2014
DESCRIPTION:The US/Canada Border Conference will be held September 16-17\, 2014 in Detroit\, Michigan. \nThis year’s theme is Beyond the Border 2.0. The conference will bring together local\, state\, provincial and federal agencies\, as well as business organizations\, in a central location convenient to both nations\, to advance this significant agenda between the United States and Canada. \nUS/Canada Border Conference is the only major Conference fully addressing the “Beyond the Border” Declaration between the US and Canada aimed at improving economic competitiveness while advancing border security between the two countries. Connect and network with the people responsible for implementing the Beyond the Border Action Plan\, and tap into billions of dollars being invested by the US and Canadian governments for equipment\, products and services over the next decade! \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nCurrent State of U.S. Canada Law Enforcement Cooperation at and Near the Border\nFederal Services and Central Region\, Royal Canadian Mounted Police\nSingle Window (ITDS) – Security\nEnvisioning the Port of Entry of the Future: Needed Investments in Ports of Entry Infrastructure and Technology\nImproving Border & Maritime Protection Through Technology\nCross-Border Emergency Planning and Response\n\nPlease visit Eagle Eye Expositions’ Beyond the Border 2.0 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/uscanada-border-conference-2014/
LOCATION:Cobo Center\, 1 Washington Blvd.\, Detroit\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140917
DTSTAMP:20140615T225010Z
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SUMMARY:Food Defense Conference 2014
DESCRIPTION:The Food Defense Conference 2014 will take place September 15-16\, 2014 in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. The conference is hosted by the National Center for Food Protection and Defense (NCFPD) and the theme this year is “Leading the Way to a Safe and Secure Food Supply.” \nNCFPD has been at the forefront of food defense research\, technology\, and training for the past 10 years. Their extensive network of experts from around the world will be venturing to Minneapolis to discuss and learn from each other about the current state of food defense. Attendees will have 2 full days of sessions\, networking\, and workshops geared specifically at reducing the impact of food system attacks and catastrophic events. \nFood Defense  is the sum of actions and activities related to prevention\, protection\, mitigation\, response\, and recovery of the food system from intentional acts of adulteration. This includes intentional adulteration from both terrorism and criminal activities. Criminal activities include economically motivated adulteration\, as well as acts by disgruntled employees\, consumers\, or competitors intending to cause public health harm or business disruption. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nEconomically Motivated Adulteration\nRisk Assessment & Management\nSupply Chain Security\nCyber Security\nThreat Surveillance & Predictive Analysis\nFood Defense Education\nRecovery & Response After an Event\nModeling\nFSMA Implications\nAgent Detection\n\nPlease visit NCFPD’s Food Defense 2014 website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/food-defense-conference-2014/
LOCATION:The Commons Hotel\, 615 Washington Ave SE.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55414\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140904
DTSTAMP:20140606T200052Z
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SUMMARY:NCT CBRNe Europe 2014
DESCRIPTION:The Non-Conventional Threat: CBRNe Europe 2014 will take place September 2-3\, 2014 in Leipzig\, Germany. With participants from over 40 countries\, NCT CBRNe Europe provides one of the best opportunities to meet with and learn from regional CBRNe experts and stakeholders. \nHighlighted presentations include: \n\nEnhancing Medical Preparedness for Radiological Incidents and Terrorism\nCBRN Defence and Security in Europe\nStand-Off Detection Equipment at the French CBRN Special Forces\nCapabilities to Detect and Analyse Biological Warfare Agents within the Polish Armed Forces\nCivil CBRN Defence and Crisis Management in Germany\nThe Need for Integrated CBRN Defence Capabilites in Europe\nState of the Art CBRN Solutions\nDeveloping UGV’s for CBRN Defence in the Dutch Armed Forces\nEnhancing and Standardising Crisis and Hazard Management Approaches\nPreparedness for RN Mass Casualty Incidents: Approaches of Diagnostic Standardisation\nEnhancing Effectiveness of CBRN Crisis Management: The CATO Research Project\nResponding to CBRN Threats in Europe: Drawing Lessons from On-Site Exercises\nPreventing Acute Radiation Syndrome in Emergency Personnel\nDecontamination Management of Contaminated Soil and Personnel\nOperational Chemical Decontamination Planning and Preparedness in Turkey\nResponse and Decontamination Planning at in Slovenia for Large Scale CBRN Incidents\nThe Future Role of Robotics in CBRN Operations at the Italian National Police\n\nAfter successful events in the Netherlands\, Israel\, Thailand and Malaysia\, NCT CBRNe Europe will this year be hosted in ‘the heart of Europe’\, focusing on a region where CBRNe related challenges and threats are starting to be on the center stage of capability building activities of Armed Forces and Civil First Responders. \nAll 2014 NCT CBRNe events are organized in partnership with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) by IB Consultancy. \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-2014/
LOCATION:Westin Hotel Leipzig\, Gerberstraße 15\, Leipzig\, 04105\, Germany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140826
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140831
DTSTAMP:20140607T193113Z
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SUMMARY:EMBC 2014 - Engineering in Medicine and Biology
DESCRIPTION:EMBC 2014\, the 36th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society\, will be held August 26-30\, 2014 in Chicago\, Illinois. \nThe theme of EMBC 2014 is “Discovering\, Innovating\, and Engineering Future Biomedicine. Diverse topics will be covered ranging from cutting-edge biomedical and healthcare technology research and development\, clinical applications\, to biomedical education. \nThe conference program will consist of high-profile keynote lectures\, symposia\, workshops\, invited sessions\, oral and poster sessions\, and exhibitions. All papers will be peer reviewed; accepted full-length papers will appear in the Conference Proceedings and be indexed by IEEE Xplore and Medline/PubMed. \nHighlighted topic areas for EMBC 2014 include: \n\nBiomedical Signal Processing\nBiomedical Imaging & Image Processing\nBioinstrumentation\, Biosensors\, & Bio-Micro/Nano Technologies\nBioinformatics & Computational Biology\, Systems Biology\, & Modeling Methodologies\nCardiovascular & Respiratory Systems Engineering\nNeural Engineering & Rehabilitation Engineering\nTissue Engineering & Biomaterials\nBiomechanics & Biorobotics\nTherapeutic Systems\, Devices & Technologies\, & Clinical Engineering\nHealthcare Information Systems\, & Telemedicine\nBiomedical Engineering Education\n\nConfirmed keynote speakers include: \n\nLeroy Hood\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, President\, Institute for Systems Biology\nKristi Anseth\, Ph.D.\, Distinguished Professor\, Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering\, University of Colorado\nEmery Brown\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, Professor of Computational Neuroscience & Health Sciences & Technology\, Massachusetts Institute of Technology\nMaryellen Giger\, Ph.D.\, A.N. Pritzker Professor of Radiology\, Department of Radiology\, University of Chicago\nJohn Gore\, Ph.D.\, Director\, Institute of Imaging Science\, Vanderbilt University\nRichard Hausmann\, Ph.D.\, President & CEO\, Health care Systems Global MR Business\, General Electric\nBin He\, Ph.D.\, Director\, Institute for Engineering in Medicine\, University of Minnesota\nRoger Kamm\, Ph.D.\, Cecil & Ida Green Distinguished Professor\, Biological & Mechanical Engineering\, MIT\nYongmin Kim\, Ph.D.\, President\, Pohang University of Science & Technology\, Korea\nKam Leong\, Ph.D.\, James B. Duke Professor\, Department of Biomedical Engineering\, Duke University\nStephen Oesterle\, M.D.\, Senior Vice President\, Medicine & Technology\, Medtronic\, Inc.\nHunter Peckham\, Ph.D.\, Director\, Functional Electrical Stimulation Center\, Case Western Reserve University\n\nPlease visit the conference website for more information and to register for EMBC 2014.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/embc-2014-engineering-medicine-biology/
LOCATION:Sheraton Chicago Hotel\, 301 East North Water Street\, Chicago\, 60611\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140828
DTSTAMP:20140607T202956Z
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SUMMARY:AHMP 2014 National Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals AHMP 2014 National Conference will be held August 24-27\, 2014 in New Orleans\, Louisiana. \nThe AHMP 2014 National Conference is a valuable resource for education and networking\, drawing more than 600 attendees 60+ exhibitors from environmental\, health safety\, waste management and security disciplines from across the country. Experience emerging trends\, develop new skills and build a powerful community of colleagues at the AHMP 2014. \nA special feature of the conference is a live Emergency Response Scenario to help participants correlate real-time examples with elements of the conference discussions. This year’s scenario is based on a 500 gallons oil spill on the shore line of a lake. The response will include boat response and boom deployment. \nA walking tour of the Superdome led by Operations Manager\, Chad Wilkens accompanied by the Chief of Public Safety\, Donald Paisant will also be offered to participants. The tour will include discussions of emergency response planning for the facility\, modifications since Katrina\, and evacuation plans for the over 73\,000 capacity venue. \nLt. General Russel L. Honoré (Ret.)\, Commander of Joint Task Force Katrina and Global Preparedness Authority will give the keynote closing address. Prior to his command of Joint Task Force-Katrina leading the Department of Defense response to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in Alabama\, Mississippi\, and Louisiana – General Honoré served in a variety of command and staff positions which focused on Defense Support to Civil Authorities and Homeland Defense\, including Vice Director for Operations\, J-3\, Joint Staff\, Washington\, D.C.\, and\, as the Commander\, Standing Joint Force Headquarters-Homeland Security\, United States Northern Command. \nPlease visit the Alliance for Hazardous Materials Professionals AHMP 2014 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/ahmp-2014-national-conference/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency New Orleans\, 601 Loyola Avenue\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70113\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140822
DTSTAMP:20140607T230428Z
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SUMMARY:Next Generation Dx Summit 2014
DESCRIPTION:The 6th Annual Next Generation Dx Summit 2014 will take place August 19-21\, 2014 in Washington\, DC. \nThis year’s Next Generation Dx Summit will showcase advances in personalized medicine through a comprehensive program encompassing companion diagnostics\, infectious disease\, cancer molecular markers\, point-of-care\, inherited disorders\, cell-free DNA and single-cell sequencing. \nThis event has become the meeting place for major players in the expanding arena of diagnostics and showcases key components of their successful adoption in the clinic and advancement to the market. The event draws over 700 global attendees. \nHighlighted topic areas include: \n\nEnabling Point-of-Care Diagnostics\nPredictive Cancer Biomarkers\nCompanion Diagnostics: Strategy & Partnerships\nInherited Disease Diagnostics\nRegulatory Review of Clinical Sequencing Assays\nNext-Generation Sequencing in Clinical Practice: Case Reports of Clinical Utility and Reimbursement\nThink Tank on Next-Generation Sequencing Diagnostics\nMolecular Diagnostics for Infectious Disease\nNGS for Infectious Disease Diagnostics\nCommercialization of Molecular Diagnostics\nClinical Application of Cell-Free DNA\nSingle-Cell Sequencing\nOvercoming Challenges of Working with FFPE Samples\nMicrofluidics for Point-of-Care: Technologies\, Applications and Products\nClinical Trials to Establish Value of Diagnostic Tests\nPoint-of-Care and Rapid Diagnostic Tests in Community Pharmacies\nRegulatory and Reimbursement Issues with NGS and Multiplex Assays\n\nThe Next Generation Dx Summit 2014 provides a comprehensive view of the changing landscape of diagnostics\, product and technology exhibits\, and a wide array of short courses and poster presentations. \nPlease visit Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s Next Generation Dx Summit 2014 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/next-generation-dx-summit-2014/
LOCATION:Capital Hilton Hotel\, 1001 16th St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20036\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140817
DTSTAMP:20140605T012700Z
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SUMMARY:FRI 2014 Fire-Rescue International
DESCRIPTION:The FRI 2014 Fire-Rescue International Annual Conference & Expo will be held August 13-16\, 2014 in Dallas\, Texas. \nFRI 2014 is the annual conference of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)\, and draws more than 10\,000+ fire and emergency service leaders and personnel. \nAn extensive array of topics and educational tracks are available. Highlighted topics of interest include: \n\nEvolving Unconventional Threat: CBRN Terrorism\nFire Service and Terrorism: Where the Two Worlds Collide\nRemote Control Model Airplane Threat\nAlternative Response Programs\nPlan\, Prepare\, Mitigate: Know Your National Framework\nTerrorism and the Fire Service: The Increasing Overlap\nEmergency Planning for Schools\nFirefighter Cancer and Occupational Illnesses\nMobile Community Healthcare: The Dallas Fire-Rescue Department’s Experience\nNear-Miss: Turning Lessons Learned into Lessons Applied\nPremeditated Responder Ambush\nCERT Team Response: “Beyond the Tsunami”\nAn Introduction to the Language and Methods of Quantitative Research and Public Health\nCreating Regional Response Assets\nBenefits of a Fire & EMS Planning Unit\nHomeland Security Threats to First Responders\n\nPlease visit IAFC’s FRI 2014 Fire-Rescue International website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/fri-2014-fire-rescue-international/
LOCATION:Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center\, 650 S Griffin St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75202\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140815
DTSTAMP:20140607T205601Z
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SUMMARY:ImVacS 2014
DESCRIPTION:The 9th Annual ImVacS 2014 Immunotherapies and Vaccine Summit will be held August 11-14\, 2014 in Boston\, Massachusetts. \nImVacS 2014 brings together a global audience of vaccine researchers and developers of cancer immunotherapies for five focused meetings that explore the frontiers of immunology as the basis for patient treatment. 250+ researchers from around the world gather to discuss new data\, new approaches and novel science from industry\, academia\, regulatory\, and research institutes in a collegial atmosphere that encourages interaction and information sharing. \nHighlighted presentations include: \n\nThe Regulatory Outlook for Future Vaccine Adjuvants\nNovel Use of an NIR Laser to Adjuvant Vaccines\nDevelopment of an Adjuvanted Recombinant Subunit Vaccine against Dengue\nSynthetic Genomics to Address Emerging Threats and Global Supply Challenges\nPutting Cancer in Check with Novel Immunomodulatory Strategies\nCAR T Cells from the Mouse Cage to the Patients’ Health\nVaccine Adjuvants: Where We Are Today and What Is Needed for the Future\nAntiviral and Adjuvant Activities of RIG-I Agonists\nThe New Revolution in Nucleic Acid Vaccines\nMonitoring B Cell Development and Ig Gene Usage for Vaccine Development\nSynthetic DNA Vaccines for Difficult Targets\nSynthetic Influenza Vaccine Viruses\nDevelopment of an Inactivated Nasal Influenza Vaccine\nDevelopment of a Second Generation Thermostable Recombinant Influenza Vaccine\nHost Response to Pertussis Infection and Vaccination in the Baboon\nDatabases and in silico Tools for Vaccine Design\nDeep Profiling of HIV-Specific T Cell Responses by Mass Cytometry\nGenomic Analysis of Vaccine Response in Humans\nNovel Vaccine Candidates Using a Robust Immunogen Optimization\nInnovative Preclinical Models for Developing Staphylococcus aureus Vaccines\nNanosponge Toxoid for Safe and Effective Vaccination\n\nAbstracts for ImVacS 2014 must be submitted and approved by July 18\, 2014. \nPlease visit Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s ImVacS 2014 Immunotherapies and Vaccine website for more information and to register to attend.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/imvacs-2014/
LOCATION:Marriott Long Wharf Hotel\, 296 State St\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140729
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140803
DTSTAMP:20140603T030854Z
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SUMMARY:Radiological Emergency Planning
DESCRIPTION:The Radiological Emergency Planning: Terrorism\, Security\, and Communication course will be held July 29 – August 2\, 2013 in Boston\, Massachusetts. \nThis program brings together leaders in the field of emergency preparedness and planning to explore the basic principles for creating a comprehensive radiation emergency plan. Drawing from years of direct experience\, faculty members will divulge lessons learned in preparing for\, responding to\, and communicating about radiation emergencies. \nFor those interested in the basics of radiation\, there will be a complimentary half-day refresher on Radiological Units\, Quantities\, and Fundamentals on Monday\, July 28th. \nPlease visit the Harvard School of Public Health website for more information and to register for the course.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/radiological-emergency-planning/
LOCATION:Harvard School of Public Health\, 677 Huntington Avenue\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140727
DTSTAMP:20140612T153116Z
CREATED:20140607T181141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140612T153116Z
UID:8108-1406073600-1406419199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:2014 Aspen Security Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Aspen Institute Homeland Security Program will host the 2014 Aspen Security Forum July 23–26 in Aspen\, Colorado. \nThis year represents the 5th iteration of the forum\, which will explore issues such as the threat of weapons of mass destruction (WMD)\, regional hotspots\, Congressional oversight and the intersection of privacy\, surveillance\, and civil liberties. \nThe forum will welcome more than 80 top-level current and former government officials\, industry leaders\, noted print and broadcast journalists\, and leading thinkers to examine the key issues in homeland security and counterterrorism. The New York Times and CNN are this year’s forum media co-presenters. \n“The fifth annual Aspen Security Forum will continue its longstanding focus on terrorism and counter-terrorism issues as they affect homeland security. And\, the forum will continue also to feature discussions on the hot button traditional foreign policy and national security issues of the day\,” said Clark Ervin\, director of the Aspen Institute Homeland Security Program. \n“Each year\, the need for a top-level convening on the issues of homeland security becomes even greater\,” said Walter Isaacson\, president and CEO of the Aspen Institute. “As the threats get more complex\, it’s important to have a smart nonpartisan understanding of what we must do.” \nConfirmed officials attending the forum include: \n\nSecretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson\nChairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin Dempsey\nUS Army Chief of Staff General Ray Odierno\nUS Navy Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Jonathan Greenert\nDefense Intelligence Agency Director General Mike Flynn\nNorth American Aerospace Defense Command General Charles Jacoby\nTransportation Security Administration Administrator John Pistole\nHouse Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul\nHouse Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mike Rogers\nDefense Advanced Research Projects Agency Director Arati Prabhakar\nDepartment of State Ambassador-at-Large and Coordinator for Counterterrorism Tina Kaidanow\nNew York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton\nGeneral Counsel of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence Robert Litt\nUS Permanent Representative to NATO Ambassador Douglas Lute\nNational Security Agency General Counsel Raj De\nDepartment of State Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan James Dobbins\nAssistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Danny Russel\nAssistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear\, Chemical\, and Biological Defense Programs Andrew Weber\nNational Security Council Senior Director for Afghanistan and Pakistan Jeffrey Eggers\nNational Security Council Senior Director for WMD Terrorism and Threat Reduction Laura Holgate\nDepartment of Homeland Security Domestic Nuclear Detection Office Director Huban Gowadia\n\nForeign ambassadors speaking at the forum include those from: Germany\, China\, Afghanistan\, Pakistan\, Egypt\, Russia and the United Kingdom. \nThe Aspen Institute will stream live video and archived daily highlights from the Security Forum\, available here. \nFor a complete list of currently confirmed speakers\, registration information\, and sponsorship details\, please visit the Aspen Institute’s 2014 Aspen Security Forum website.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/2014-aspen-security-forum/
LOCATION:Aspen Meadows Resort\, 845 Meadows Road\, Aspen\, CO\, 81611\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140726
DTSTAMP:20140605T001836Z
CREATED:20140605T001557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140605T001836Z
UID:8018-1405900800-1406332799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Pinnacle EMS Leadership 2014
DESCRIPTION:The Pinnacle EMS Leadership 2014 conference will take place July 21-25\, 2014 in Scottsdale\, Arizona. \nPinnacle engages attendees with a no-holds-barred exploration of the most relevant topics in the changing world of EMS. \nPinnacle brings together a group of expert presenters to help EMS-related organizations explore advanced business and operational practices\, develop insight into the most important issues faced\, and understand emerging solutions to complex problems. \nHighlighted presentations include: \n\nAdvanced strategies for managing an agency\nHow IT solutions can help EMS & hospitals collaborate\nCase studies in mobile integrated healthcare practices & community paramedicine\nDeveloping plans for successfully managing the unthinkable\nHow the fire service needs to evolve: Expectations from city & county government\nThree federal initiatives you need to understand\, now\nNew EMS legal trends & their implications for leaders\nDealing with equipment end-of-life issues: What to do when capital funds aren’t available\n\nPlease visit the Pinnacle Inspiring EMS Leadership 2014 website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/pinnacle-ems-leadership-2014/
LOCATION:Westin Kierland Resort\, 6902 E Greenway Pkwy\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85254\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140721
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140724
DTSTAMP:20140604T232726Z
CREATED:20140604T232422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140604T232726Z
UID:8015-1405900800-1406159999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Food Processing & Technology
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Food Processing & Technology will be held July 21-23\, 2014 in Las Vegas\, Nevada. \nThe theme of this year’s conference is “Accelerating new research and innovations in Food Processing and Technology.” Discussion focus areas include: \n\nFood Security and Food Policy\nAgricultural Biotechnology\nHighlighted conference topics include:\nFrontiers in Food Science\nFood Safety\, Food Preservation\, Quality Standard and Food Systems Management\nFood Physical Chemistry\nCurrent and Future Applications of Probiotic Science\nFood and Public Health\nIndustrial Application of Food Technology\nFood Regulatory Affairs and Sensory Analysis\nInstrumentation in Food Technology\nCurrent Trends in Food Technology\nFermentation Technology\, Bioprocess and Cell Culture\n\nHighlighted presentations of interest include: \n\nRapid methods and automation in microbiology: Past\, present and future\nEfficiency of different sources of Saccharomyces cerevisiae for decontamination of aflatoxin\nProgress on the bio-control of food-borne pathogens on leafy greens with non-pathogenic microbes\nBacterial cell surface charge\, attachment and decontamination on melon rind surfaces\nPotential for bio-control of food-borne pathogens with Bacteriovorax species\nFood decontamination and shelf life extension\nFood analysis to check quality\, safety and authenticity by full-automated 1H-NMR\nAntimicrobial effects of capsaicinoids and lecithin on the growth of food borne pathogenic bacteria\nAntimicrobial and strength properties of curcuma (Curcuma longa) and henna (Iawsonia inermis) coated food contact papers\n\nPlease visit the OMICS Group Food Technology 2014 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/food-processing-food-technology/
LOCATION:Hampton Inn Tropicana\, 4975 Dean Martin Dr\, Las Vegas\, 89118\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140719
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140721
DTSTAMP:20140603T230427Z
CREATED:20140603T230427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140603T230427Z
UID:7989-1405728000-1405900799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Microbial Toxins & Pathogenicity
DESCRIPTION:The Microbial Toxins & Pathogenicity research seminar will be held July 19-20\, 2014 in Waterville Valley\, New Hampshire. The theme of the seminar is “New Approaches to Understand the Host-Pathogen Dynamic.” \nThe focus of the meeting is pioneering approaches used to understand microbial pathogenesis. Speaker sessions will highlight how interdisciplinary cutting-edge technologies and methods are being incorporated with classical approaches to dissect interactions between pathogens and their hosts to understand virulence regulation\, immune evasion\, and disease development. \nPlease visit Gordon Research Conferences’ Microbial Toxins & Pathogenicity website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/microbial-toxins-pathogenicity/
LOCATION:Waterville Valley Resort\, 1 Ski Area Rd\, Waterville Valley\, NH\, 03215\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140718
DTSTAMP:20140615T203523Z
CREATED:20140615T203523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140615T203523Z
UID:8273-1405468800-1405641599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:After CBRN – A Pathway to Recovery
DESCRIPTION:The After CBRN – A Pathway to Recovery seminar will be held July 16-17\, 2014 in York\, United Kingdom. \nThe event is hosted by the Emergency Planning College\, in partnership with the Police National CBRN Centre\, as part of their International Learning from Chemical\, Biological\, Radiological and Nuclear Incidents program. \nWith representation from all key agencies\, the very latest in CBRN management strategies and arrangements will be examined alongside learning from catastrophic international case studies. \nAdditionally\, there are many lessons to be drawn from recovery after smaller scale\, lower impact incidents that unfortunately occur more frequently – such as suicides using chemical means.  This event will hear from emergency responders working to contain a growing threat. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nThe Changing Context of Response to CBRN events: Drivers\, Challenges and Opportunities\nThe Argon Programme: Findings and Recommendations CI Cameron Mann\, P N CBRN C\nCBRN: Tools and Guidance to Assist with Developing a Remediation Strategy\nPublic Health England: Health and Decontamination Challenges\nTop Tips for Re-Invigorating Local Multi-Agency CBRN Planning\nExploring Assumptions about Public Behavior during CBRN Events\nGovernment Decontamination Service Q&A\nManaging Contaminated Fatalities\n\nThis event will also launch a new venture between the Emergency Planning College and Police National CBRN Centre\, who are working in association on this seminar and on future training collaborations. \nPlease visit the Emergency Planning College After CBRN seminar website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/cbrn-pathway-recovery/
LOCATION:Emergency Planning College\, Hawkhills Dr\, Easingwold\, YO61 3EG\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140717
DTSTAMP:20140604T235056Z
CREATED:20140604T223837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140604T235056Z
UID:8012-1405296000-1405555199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:First Responder Communication Interoperability
DESCRIPTION:The First Responder Communication Interoperability 2014 conference will take place July 14-16\, 2014 in Washington D.C. \nThe event focuses on current and upcoming advances in technology\, training\, and strategy for civil and military organizations involved in disaster and emergency response. Hands on training workshops and solution-oriented discussion will cover topics important to national and state level preparedness\, including equipment solutions to fill capability gaps. \nCase studies on proven strategies will be presented from NORTHCOM\, Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region (JFHQ-NCR)\, and more. \nIn addition to the conference core\, training workshops are available on July 14 in which attendees will gain insight and valuable knowledge from instructors recommended by FEMA and the District of Columbia Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency. \nPlease visit IDGA’s First Responder Communication Interoperability 2014 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/first-responder-communication-interoperability/
LOCATION:Washington D.C. Area\, Washington\, DC\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140717
DTSTAMP:20140607T185430Z
CREATED:20140607T185235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140607T185430Z
UID:8112-1405209600-1405555199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:ICVRAM 2014 - Vulnerability and Risk Analysis
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd International Conference on Vulnerability and Risk Analysis and Management (ICVRAM 2014) will take place July 13-16\, 2014 in Liverpool\, United Kingdom. \nThe event is held concurrently with the 6th International Symposium on Uncertainty Modelling and Analysis (ISUMA 2014). The objective of this conference is to bring experts and decision makers from different disciplines but working on similar problems together to share information on current and emerging developments and to initiate advancements towards a solution to our challenges through cross-fertilization. \nThis conference and subsequent publications will help transition intellectual discussions into robust frameworks for handling emerging vulnerabilities and risks\, and provide the leadership and initiative required to respond to national and international disasters. \nHazards\, risks and respective mitigation strategies are of rapidly growing interest in infrastructure systems and the built environment. This includes: \n\nNatural and man-made hazards\nEconomical and banking risks\nSecurity risks\nCritical incidents\nInsurance risks\nEnvironmental risks\nNuclear risks\nStructural vulnerability and reliability\nInfrastructure security\nStructural and infrastructure robustness\nSoftware reliability\nEnergy risks\nSupply chain vulnerability\nPolicy development\n\nThe event will address major challenges in the development of solutions for these high complexity and the multi-disciplinary problems as well as comprehensive quantification\, efficient processing and management of the involved uncertainties. Proposed approaches are being developed using probabilistic concepts\, fuzzy and interval concepts\, and imprecise probabilities. \nSpecific presentations by expert stakeholders include: \n\nSocial Vulnerability\, Risk and Resiliency\nA Risk-based Framework for Defense Products Overhaul\nSensitivity Analysis of Environmental Models\nEquipment Replacement Under Event- and Consequence-Uncertainty: An Info-Gap Approach\nA Novel Approach to Efficient Risk-Based Optimization\nReal Time Asset Monitoring and Risk Management of Critical Infrastructures\nApproximation Concepts For Fuzzy Structural Analysis\nMathematics\, Metaphors and the Management of Vulnerability and Risk\nRobust Simulation: Why and When Needed and What Should Be Qualified\nEmergency Management of Drinking Water Infrastructures – Bayesian Decision Support System\nReliability Assessment of Structures Using Interval Uncertainty Analysis\nRobust Decision Analysis for Environmental Management of Groundwater Contamination Sites\nRisk Assessment of the Disruption of Resource Movements from Flooding\n\nThe joint conference is organized by the Institute for Risk & Uncertainty in collaboration with the ASCE Council on Disaster Risk Management\, the Environmental Change Institute at the University of Oxford\, and the Virtual Engineering Centre. \nProceedings from the conference will appear as an ASCE publication. Please visit the 2nd International Conference on Vulnerability and Risk Analysis and Management website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/icvram-2014-vulnerability-risk-analysis/
LOCATION:University of Liverpool\, Brownlow Hill\, Liverpool\, L69 7ZX\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140711
DTSTAMP:20140615T174920Z
CREATED:20140615T174920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140615T174920Z
UID:8266-1404777600-1405036799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:NACCHO Annual 2014
DESCRIPTION:NACCHO Annual 2014\, the annual conference of the National Association of County and City Health Officials\, will be held July 8-10\, 2014 in Atlanta\, Georgia. \nThis year’s theme is “The New Era of Public Health”. NACCHO Annual 2014 is an opportunity to join a thousand of your colleagues for the year’s largest gathering of local health officials in the United States. NACCHO is the only national organization that hosts annual conferences that specifically address the needs and concerns of local health officials. \nThe practice of public health is clearly entering a new era refocusing traditional roles and core functions in ways that are dynamic and\, in some cases\, not previously imagined. How will the core functions\, fundamental to public health practice\, look in this new era? With the core functions as a framework\, this year’s meeting will explore the impact of scientific research\, innovative practice and policy implementation and development in the new era on Assessment\, Policy and Assurance through plenary sessions\, sharing sessions and workshops. \nNACCHO Annual 2014 will provide an interactive setting for local health officials and their public health partners from around the country to examine strategies\, share ideas\, and plan actions for sustaining or reinventing their organizations in the new era. \nDespite the economic downturn\, local health departments are a critically important source of community support.  Now more than ever\, local health officials are seeking new and innovative products and services to ensure excellent public health. Your participation offers direct and personal connection to local health officials responsible for programs and purchases in the fields of: \n\nBioterrorism\nChronic Disease\nCommunicable Disease\nEmergency Medicine\nEnvironmental Health\nHIV/AIDS and other STDs\nImmunizations\nInformation Technology\nMaternal and Child Health\nMedical Reserve Corps\nNursing\nNutrition\nObesity Prevention\nOral Health\nPreparedness\nPublic Health Laboratories\nPublic Health Promotion and Education\nRisk Assessment\nSocial Work\n\nPlease visit the NACCHO Annual 2014 website for more information on registration\, exhibiting and sponsorship.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/naccho-annual-2014/
LOCATION:Hilton Atlanta\, 255 Courtland Street NE\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140710
DTSTAMP:20140603T235202Z
CREATED:20140603T235202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140603T235202Z
UID:7991-1404777600-1404950399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Biomarkers 2014
DESCRIPTION:Biomarkers in CNS Drug Discovery and Development: From Discovery to Clinical Diagnostics will be held July 8-9\, 2014 in Cambridge\, UK. \nThis meeting will highlight current advances in the use of biomarkers in the context of CNS drug discovery and development and highlight strategies for their translation from discovery tolls to clinical diagnostics. \nPlease visit SelectBio’s Biomarkers 2014 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/biomarkers-2014/
LOCATION:Murray Edwards College\, Huntingdon Road\, Cambridge\, CB3 0DF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140628
DTSTAMP:20140605T155650Z
CREATED:20140601T145036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140605T155650Z
UID:7909-1403827200-1403913599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Medical Modeling & Simulation Expo
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Annual Medical Modeling & Simulation Exposition will take place June 27\, 2014 at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio\, Texas. \nThis is an opportunity for organizations such as Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC)\, San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC)\, 59th Medical Wing\, Medical Education & Training Campus (METC)\, U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) and other U.S. Army medical units and groups in the San Antonio area to see the latest in emerging technologies\, network with industry experts\, and share ideas and future goals. \nAttendees can view live demonstrations and presentations from a variety of companies. \nPlease visit NCSI’s Medical Modeling & Simulation Expo website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/medical-modeling-simulation-expo/
LOCATION:JBSA-Fort Sam Houston\, 1395 Chaffee Road\, Fort Sam Houston\, TX\, 78234\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140628
DTSTAMP:20140601T162341Z
CREATED:20140601T142030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140601T162341Z
UID:7906-1403740800-1403913599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Medical Device R&D Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Medical Device R&D Summit will be held June 26-27\, 2014 in Las Vegas\, Nevada. \nThis invitation-only event is the premium forum bringing together medical device R&D executives with leading solution providers. \nThe Medical Device R&D Summit offers an intimate environment for focused discussion on cutting-edge technology\, strategy and implementation of solutions to forward-thinking medical device companies interested in staying ahead of the market. \nPlease visit the Marcus Evans’ Medical Device R&D Summit website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/medical-device-rd-summit/
LOCATION:Red Rock Resort & Spa\, 11011 W Charleston Blvd.\, Las Vegas\, NV\, 89135\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140627
DTSTAMP:20140615T222251Z
CREATED:20140615T222143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140615T222251Z
UID:8276-1403568000-1403827199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Soldier Equipment & Technology Expo
DESCRIPTION:The 6th Annual Soldier Equipment and Technology Expo and Summit will be held June 24-26\, 2014 at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. \nThis event showcases opportunities to collaborate with key decision-makers and innovators responsible for producing battle-ready soldiers\, as well the ability to hear feedback directly from soldiers to determine their immediate and future needs. The event draws over 250+ military attendees ranging from Commanders to active duty soldiers from Fort Bragg and across the country. \nAttendees will hear from Fort Bragg Commanders and leaders in order to ascertain ways to ensure soldiers are properly equipped with clothing\, individual equipment and protection\, small arms and ammo\, special munitions\, power\, electronics\, communications and more. \nKeynote speakers include: \n\nCOL Michael Ceroli\, Commandant Psychological Operations Regiment\, Special Operations Center of Excellence\nMajor General Kevin O’Connell\, Deputy Chief of Staff\, G-4\, FORSCOM\nCOL Miguel Correa\, Commander\, 1st Special Warfare Training Group (A)\nLt. Col Robert Law\, Commander\, 900th Contingency Contracting Battallion\nBG Michael Turello\, Deputy Commanding General\, US Army Special Forces Command\nDave Hagedorn\, Ph.D.\, Chief Executive Officer and Founder\, Evoke Neuroscience\n\nPlease visit IQPC’s Soldier Equipment & Technology Expo and Summit website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/soldier-equipment-technology-expo/
LOCATION:Fort Bragg Officer’s Club\, Armistead St\, Fort Bragg\, NC\, 28307\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140626
DTSTAMP:20140601T162058Z
CREATED:20140601T161904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140601T162058Z
UID:7922-1403568000-1403740799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Viral Safety for Biologicals
DESCRIPTION:The 7th Annual Viral Safety for Biologicals conference will take place June 24-25\, 2014 in Cologne\, Germany. \nJoin over 60+ viral safety experts from recombinant\, vaccines and plasma industries to discuss the latest in research and requirements\, including case studies and introductions to new technologies. \nPlease visit Informa Life Science’s Viral Safety for Biologicals website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/viral-safety-for-biologicals/
LOCATION:Hotel Pullman Cologne\, Helenenstraße 14\, Köln\, 50667\, Germany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140627
DTSTAMP:20140615T191659Z
CREATED:20140615T191556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140615T191659Z
UID:8269-1403481600-1403827199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:BIO 2014
DESCRIPTION:The BIO 2014 International Convention will be held June 23-26\, 2014 in San Diego\, California. \nThe BIO International Convention is hosted by the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO). BIO represents more than 1\,100 biotechnology companies\, academic institutions\, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare\, agricultural\, industrial and environmental biotechnology products. \nThe world’s largest biotechnology gathering\, the BIO Exhibition allows exhibitors to reach high-level executives and influential decision makers who come to BIO to discover new players in the industry\, form partnerships and evaluate emerging technologies. The BIO Exhibition features more than 1\,700 exhibitors. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nGenomic Technologies and Biomaterials for Understanding Disease\nThe Bioethics of Drug Development – You Make the Call!\nBlazing New Trails in Disruptive Innovation: Stem Cells\, RNA and Epigenetics-Based Therapeutics\nImproving the Clinical Predictability of Preclinical Models for Drug Discovery and Disease Modeling\nPre-Competitive Translational Research Consortiums\nStem Cells Delivering Results Today as Models of Disease\nAntibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) Technology: An Exciting Approach for Cancer Therapy\nBiofuels & Renewable Chemicals Forum\nAlgae\, Marine Biotech and Synthetic Biology are Riding a New Wave of Industrial Biotech\nRobert Langer on Growing Successful New Biotech Companies Emerging from University Ideas\nSmall Business Innovation Research (SBIR): New Funding Opportunities and Key Agency Innovations\nBioTech Primer: Top 10 Current Science Trends\, Issues and Advances\nOrphan Drug Financing: New and Emerging Models for Drug Development\nPartners in Pharmacovigilance: Empowering Patients in Latin America\nThe BIO/Battelle State Initiatives Report 2014\nPropelling a Paradigm Shift in Medicine and Healthcare Delivery\nStem Cells and Gene Therapy\, a Great but Challenging Marriage\nTaking Aim at Cancer with the Next Generation of Immunotherapies\nDeveloping TB Vaccines – A New Business Model\nSpotlight on Emerging Market Vaccine Companies\nMonoclonal Antibodies for the Prevention and Treatment of Bacterial and Viral Infections\nKeynote Luncheon – Hillary Rodham Clinton\, Former Secretary of State\nCouncil of European BioRegions – Global Cluster Biomarker Programme\nNIH\, Patient Organizations & Leading Biopharma Firms Mobilize to Tackle Tough Diseases\nHarnessing “Big Data” to Improve R&D Productivity\n\nConveniently organized by product focus\, the exhibition includes companies in the Digital Health Zone\, Innovation Zone\, BioProcess Zone\, Bio IT Zone\, Business Services Zone\, Contract Services Zone\, and Discovery Zone. In 2014 the BIO Exhibition will host thousands of organizations including the leading biotech companies\, top 25 pharma companies\, top 20 CROs and CMOs\, more than 300 academic institutions including the major research labs and government agencies and the leading consultants and service companies. \nPlease visit BIO 2014 website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/bio-2014/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 West Harbor Drive\, San Diego\, CA 92101\, 92101\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20140623
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20140627
DTSTAMP:20140603T023651Z
CREATED:20140603T023505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140603T023651Z
UID:7960-1403481600-1403827199@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Force Health Protection NATO Conference
DESCRIPTION:The NATO Centre of Excellence for Military Medicine (MILMED COE) in cooperation with the Medical Corps International Forum (MCIF) will host the Force Health Protection NATO Conference  June 23-26 2014 in Budapest\, Hungary. \nThe event brings together about 400 military medical and public health professionals from NATO and non-NATO countries involved with Force Health Protection\, including medical evacuation\, trauma cases and trauma prevention\, non-traumatic diseases and post-traumatic stress disorder. \nContributing event partners include: the Hungarian Defence Forces and the Hungarian Defence Forces Medical Centre\, the NATO COMEDS Force Health Protection Working Group (FHP WG)\, the Semmelweis University\, and the University of Pécs Medical School. \nThis conference will provide a unique and excellent occasion for experts of both the military and civilian sector to meet and to discuss current Force Health Protection related issues. \nPlease visit the Force Health Protection NATO Conference website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/force-health-protection-nato-conference/
LOCATION:Semmelweis University\, Tűzoltó u. 37-47\, Budapest\, 1094\, Hungary
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