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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160930
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SUMMARY:ABSA Biological Safety 2016
DESCRIPTION:The 59th Annual Biological Safety Conference (ABSA 2016) will be held September 30 – October 5\, 2016 in Grapevine\, Texas. \nThe event offers subject-matter-expert keynotes\, papers\, panels and exhibits highlighting best practices and hands-on skills crucial for today’s biosafety and biosecurity professionals \nAn intensive preconference educational course offering is also available. \nPlease visit the ABSA 2016 website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/absa-biological-safety-2016/
LOCATION:Gaylord Texan Resort\, 1501 Gaylord Trail\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161003
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161008
DTSTAMP:20160803T015349Z
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SUMMARY:EMS World Expo 2016
DESCRIPTION:The EMS World Expo 2016 is scheduled to take place October 3-7\, 2016 in New Orleans\, LA. \nThe event offers the latest products and technologies for emergency medical services\, as well as more than 130 CEU sessions across 8 tracks led by industry experts. \nThe event is hosted in partnership with the National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT). \nPlease visit the EMS World Expo 2016 website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/ems-world-expo-2016/
LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161013
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SUMMARY:GMU Biodefense PhD Information Session
DESCRIPTION:The George Mason University (GMU) Schar School of Policy and Government will be hosting a PhD Information Session on Wednesday\, October 12\, 2016\, 2016 from 7:00pm-8:30pm in Fairfax\, Virginia. \nDrawing on world-class original research and high-level practical experience\, GMU faculty prepare students to be creative and effective participants in policy-making and political discourse.  By working closely with these faculty to conduct research that influences decisions at the local\, national and international levels\, GMU PhD graduates emerge prepared for high-powered careers in the public\, private\, and nonprofit sectors. \nPlease visit the GMU Biodefense Pandora Report website for more information. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of the GMU Biodefense program.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/gmu-biodefense-phd-information-session-2/
LOCATION:George Mason University Johnson Center\, 4400 University Dr.\, Fairfax\, VA\, 22030\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161020
DTSTAMP:20160803T015841Z
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SUMMARY:IAEM 2016
DESCRIPTION:The International Association of Emergency Managers’ IAEM Annual Conference 2016 will be held October 14-19\, 2016 in Savannah\, Georgia. \nIAEM 2016 will be attended by emergency management professionals in all levels of government\, private sector\, public health and related professions with more than 2\,500 participants expected. \nAttendees from the following disciplines typically attend the IAEM event: \n\nEmergency managers\nFederal Coordinating Officers\nFederal officials from DHS\, HHS\, EPA\, DOT and others\nDisaster planners\nHomeland security professionals\nFire chiefs\nCommunications system specialists\nPolice chiefs\nCrisis and risk managers\nHealthcare disaster professionals\nContingency planners\nMeteorologists\nEnvironmental response professionals\nEM/terrorism educators\nExecutive officers/commanders\n\nPlease visit the IAEM Annual Conference website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/iaem-2016-emergency-management/
LOCATION:Savannah International Trade and Convention Center\, 1 International Drive \, Savannah\, GA\, 31402\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161021
DTSTAMP:20161010T220302Z
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SUMMARY:BARDA Industry Day 2016
DESCRIPTION:The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority’ BARDA Industry Day (BID) 2016 will take place from October 18-20\, 2016 in Washington\, DC. \nThe event offers participants opportunities to learn about U.S. Government medical countermeasure requirements\, interact with BARDA staff\, and network with private sector colleagues working in this space. \nBARDA supports the advanced research & development\, manufacturing\, acquisition\, and stockpiling of medical countermeasures against chemical\, biological\, radiological\, and nuclear (CBRN) threats\, pandemic influenza\, and emerging infectious diseases. \nBARDA also oversees all procurements made under Project BioShield\, an act passed by Congress in 2004 to encourage private sector involvement in these activities. \nHighlighted conference topics include: \n\nBARDA’s strategy\, goals\, and areas of interest for FY17 and beyond\nBARDA Program updates in Influenza and CBRN threat areas\nUpdates and details about BARDA’s Broad Agency Announcements\nChallenges of dealing with emerging\, as well as current\, infectious diseases\nBARDA Core Services that can support product development and manufacturing\nBuilding a national medical response infrastructure\nNew initiatives and future directions for BARDA\nOpportunities to develop medical countermeasures for both government and commercial markets\nSustainable preparedness for current threats\nResponse capability for emerging threats\nInnovative technologies\, products\, and platforms\nGlobal partnerships and international preparedness\nDeveloping more effective influenza therapeutics\nMeeting the challenge of bio-threats and antimicrobial resistance\n\nIn addition to the general sessions held in the Amphitheatre on Days One and Two\, BID 2016 will for the first time feature breakout sessions that will focus on more specific strategic\, programmatic\, and technical topics in an interactive discussion format. \nAs in previous years\, conference participants can also request one-on-one meetings on Day Three with Program Staff and Contracting Officers to discuss their specific interests and questions about working with BARDA. \nOnline conference registration\, as well as pre-registration for breakout sessions and one-on-one meetings is available here.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/barda-industry-day-2016/
LOCATION:Ronald Reagan Building\, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW\, Washington D.C.\, 20004-3030\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161020
DTSTAMP:20240118T174559Z
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SUMMARY:GMU Biodefense Master’s Open House
DESCRIPTION:The George Mason University (GMU) Schar School of Policy and Government will be hosting a Master’s Open House on Wednesday\, October 19\, 2016 from 6:30pm-8:30pm in Arlington\, Virginia. \nThe event will provide an overview of available master’s degree programs\, highlight GMU’s world-class faculty and research. Admissions and student services staff will be on hand to answer questions. \nAdditional Master’s Open House events will be available at the same time and location on September 15 and November 10. \nPlease visit the GMU Biodefense Pandora Report website for more information. \n  \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of the GMU Biodefense program.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/gmu-biodefense-masters-open-house-2/
LOCATION:George Mason University Founders Hall\, 3351 Fairfax Drive\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161021
DTSTAMP:20160926T031923Z
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SUMMARY:Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases 2016
DESCRIPTION:The 5th Annual Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases conference will be held 19-20 October 2016 in London\, UK. \nWith a focus on the latest innovations in drug development\, regulatory updates and strategies for best route to market including pricing and reimbursement\, the conference will explore how payers\, pharmaceutical\, biotech and patient organizations are preparing to participate in and leverage the growing orphan drugs and rare diseases industry. \nHighlighted speakers include: \n\nTim Miller\, President & CEO\, Abeona Therapeutics Inc\nTony Hall\, Therapeutic Area Head Orphan Drugs\, Mereo BioPharma\nSheela Upadhyaya\, Associate Director for Highly Specialised Technologies\, NICE\nCécile De Coster\, Associate Director\, Regulatory Affairs\, Alexion Pharma GmBH\nAlex Bloom\, Director of Regulatory Affairs\, Cell Medica\nDiego Ardigo\, Associate Director for Highly Specialised Technologies\, NICE\nJames McArthur\, Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder\, Cydan Development Inc\nAnders Waas\, Chief Executive Officer\, Tikomed\n\nView the full agenda and register to attend at www.orphandrugs-event.com/globalbio. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of the 2016 Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases conference.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/orphan-drugs-rare-diseases-2016/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Kensington Forum\, 97 Cromwell Rd\, London\, SW7 4DN\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161022
DTSTAMP:20160803T025007Z
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SUMMARY:World CBRN & Medical Congress
DESCRIPTION:The World CBRN & Medical Congress (CEBIRAM) will be held October 19-21\, 2016 in Prague\, Czech Republic. \nThe event is part of the Future Forces Forum – a project focused on modern technology for today’s soldier\, police\, IEMS and other security forces; including a congress\, three conferences\, four workshops\, traditional international Future Forces Exhibition and meetings of several expert NATO groups. \nThe CEBIRAM Congress is divided in four thematic sessions: \n\nStrategic and Comprehensive CBRN Defence – CBRN Protection\, WMD/CBRN Threats\nWMD Disablement\, BMD (Ballistic Missiles Defence)\, Cyber Defence\nCivil-Military Cooperation on CBRN Defence\nR&D\, CBRN Medical Countermeasures\, Force Health Protection\n\nMilitary and other security forces at World CBRN & Medical Congress\, CBRN Workshop and Medical Workshop seek new solutions in: \n\nStrategic and Comprehensive CBRN Defence and Protection\nBallistic Missiles Defence\, Ballistic Missiles in Context of CBRN Issues\nCyber Defence in Context of Critical Infrastructure Protection/CBRN Threats\nWMD/CBRN Threats – Terrorism\, Toxic Industrial Chemicals/Materials\, CBRN Reach Back\nUse of Robotics\, Drones\, New R&D Projects in Support of CBRN Defence and Protection\nCivil-Military Cooperation on CBRN Defence\nCBRN Medical Countermeasures\, Force Health Protection\nField Medicine – Advanced First Aid\, Resuscitation Techniques\, Materiel and Pharmacy Support\, Robotics\nR&D in a Force Health Support\n\nPlease visit the CEBIRAM website for more information and to register. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of the World CBRN & Medical Congress.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/14614/
LOCATION:PVA Expo Praha\, Beranových 667\, Prague\, 199 00\, Czech Republic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161028
DTSTAMP:20160908T204830Z
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UID:14263-1477440000-1477612799@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Exploratory Clinical Development World
DESCRIPTION:The 10th annual Exploratory Clinical Development World – Europe 2016 conference will be held October 26-27\, 2016 in Berlin\, Germany. \nThe event brings together early stage clinical\, safety and pharmacology decision makers and influencers. Join them as they brainstorm approaches to improving translatability\, developability\, and optimising the medical value of products in early stage trials. \nHighlighted focus areas include: \n\nAdapting to an era of increasing targeted\, personalized and combination therapies\nBreaking down silos and restructuring to strengthen early clinical development strategy\nOptimizing resources and accelerating timelines to reach go/ no go decisions\n\nPlease visit the Exploratory Clinical Development World – Europe 2016 website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/exploratory-clinical-development-world-europe/
LOCATION:Hotel Palace Berlin\, Budapester Str. 45\, Berlin\, 10787\, Germany
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161031
DTSTAMP:20160803T030100Z
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SUMMARY:IDWeek 2016 - Infectious Diseases
DESCRIPTION:The IDWeek 2016 conference event will take place October 26-30\, 2016 in New Orleans\, LA. \nIDWeek 2016 is intended for healthcare professionals in infectious diseases and healthcare epidemiology and prevention\, including researchers\, clinicians\, quality and patient safety practitioners\, epidemiologists\, and public health officials\, including those who see HIV and pediatric patients. \nHighlighted sessions and workshops include: \n\nID Diagnostics Update 2016\nVaccine Preventable Outbreaks: How Can ID Fight the Skeptics?\nDistinguishing Viral and Bacterial Infections: A Diagnostic Debate\nTreating Infectious Diseases in Resource-Limited Settings\nEmergency Use Clinical Trials for Emergency ID\nCrossing the Line of Gram-Negative Resistance\nMERS-CoV Update\nHost/Microbe Metabolic Factors Shape Infectious Disease Pathogenesis\nNovel Insights into Fungal Pathogenesis\nHow Whole Genome Sequencing Is Transforming Public Health\nUsing Social Media to Advance Infection Prevention and Stewardship\nFriendly Fire – The Infectious Disease Complications of Immunotherapies\nCommunicating with Vaccine Hesitant Patients\nInfluence of the Microbiome on Infectious Diseases Pathogenesis\nBest Practices for Antibiotic Stewardship Programs\nChallenging Cases in Pediatric Infectious Diseases\nInfectious Diseases Diagnostics Cases\nEbola: Convalescence and Sequelae\nChallenging Cases in Pediatric Infectious Diseases\nGetting it Right from the Start – Controversies in Dosing of Antimicrobials\nPro/Con Interactive Symposium: Controversies in Infection Prevention\nFood and Travel: Detection of GI Pathogens\nWhen to Switch Antiretroviral Therapies\n\nPlease visit the IDWeek 2016 website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/idweek-2016-infectious-diseases/
LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial New Orleans Convention Center\, 900 Convention Center Blvd\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161103
DTSTAMP:20160803T030459Z
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SUMMARY:APHA 2016
DESCRIPTION:The American Public Health Association APHA 2016 Annual Meeting is scheduled to take place October 29 – November 2\, 2016 in Denver\, Colorado. \nThe world’s largest public health conference and expo gathers more than 12\,000 public health professionals for more than 1\,000 educational and topical sessions covering a broad array of important issues including: communicable diseases\, vaccines\, health security and epidemic preparedness. \nPlease visit the APHA 2016 Annual Meeting website for more information and registration.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/apha-2016-public-health/
LOCATION:Colorado Convention Center\, 700 14th St\, Denver\, CO\, 80202\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161103
DTSTAMP:20160926T162257Z
CREATED:20160704T184400Z
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SUMMARY:CBRNe Convergence 2016
DESCRIPTION:The CBRNe Convergence 2016 Congress & Exhibition will be held October 31 – November 2\, 2016 in San Diego\, California. \nOrganized by the experienced team from CBRNe World magazine\, the Congress draws leading experts and stakeholders from around the globe. \nGrowing closer\, staying distinct\, and merging civilian and military response to CBRN\, IED and all hazard threats is the driving theme of CBRNe Convergence. \nHighlighted session topics and focus areas include: \n\nCBRN response architecture\, capabilities and response\nFuture of biodetection technologies in a fiscally-constrained environment\nInitial assessment of potential WMD incident\nRecent chemical warfare agent attacks in Middle East\nPerils and opportunities of emerging technologies\nLeverage existing infrastructure to combat outbreaks\nFirst responder vs. technical responder\nNeeds of effective point-of-care\nLimited tools for accurate/timely bio-agent detection\nDrone advancements and CBRNe defense implications\nWaterborne PRND chokepoints\nCruise ship safety and security\nChanges in adversary motives and capabilities\nEOD/Hazmat joint mission and other agency partnerships\nNew sets of analytical tools to assess threat evolution\nIntelligence driven searches and operations\nSelection\, composition and training of the Secondary Screening teams\nMonitoring and inspecting dangerous cargo\nNext generation CBRN / HAZMAT training systems\n\nThe event will additionally offer exhibits featuring 60+ of the leading suppliers of CBRNE technology and service solutions. \nPlease visit CBRNe World’s CBRNe Convergence 2016 website for more information. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of CBRNe Convergence 2016.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/cbrne-convergence-2016/
LOCATION:Town and Country Resort Hotel\, 500 Hotel Circle North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
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