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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170301
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SUMMARY:Mechanisms of Interbacterial Cooperation and Competition
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural American Society for Microbiology ASM Conference on Mechanisms of Interbacterial Cooperation and Competition will be held March 1-4\, 2017 in Washington\, DC. \nThe event will provide an overview of the exciting new research on cooperation and competition in microbes\, from the detailed study of mechanism up to complex microbial communities and their interactions with a host. \nHighlighted presentation topics include: \n\nType VI Secretion and Competence in Vibrio Cholera\nEvolution and Ecology of Competition Via the Type VI Secretion System\nMutual Inhibition Drives Kin Discrimination in Bacillus subtilis\nCompetition Sensing and Antibiotic Production in Streptomyces\nCooperation During Biofilm Formation in Pseudomonas Aeruginosa\nQuorum Sensing\, Cooperation and Cheating in Bacteria\nPredators and Prey: The Effects of Phage on Bacterial Communities\nThe Evolution of Cooperation Within the Gut Microbiota\nThe Ecology of Microbiome Communities\nThe Host as a Master Manipulator: IgA and the Microbiota\n\nPlease visit ASM’s Conference on Mechanisms of Interbacterial Cooperation and Competition website for more information and to register to participate.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/mechanisms-interbacterial-cooperation-competition/
LOCATION:Omni Shoreham Hotel\, 2500 Calvert St. NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20008\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170308
DTSTAMP:20170128T224835Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170128T224835Z
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SUMMARY:Space & CBRNE Threats Joint Workhop
DESCRIPTION:A Joint Workshop on Space and CBRNE (Chemical\, Biological\, Radiological\, Nuclear and Explosive) threats will be held on March 7\, 2017 in Noordwijk\, The Netherlands. \nThe event\, hosted jointly by the European Space Agency (ESA) and European Defence Agency (EDA)\, will  gather stakeholders to discuss the possible role of space services in addressing CBRNE risks\, to inform the stakeholder and user community about completed and on-going initiatives in the CBRNE domain and to announce the upcoming Invitation to Tender (ITT) on Space Based Services in Support of CBRNE operations. \nParticipation is particularly encouraged from ESA and EDA (participating) Member States\, users operating in both civilian and security environment (e.g. Ministries of Defence\, first responder organizations)\, experts\, service providers and technology providers who are involved in the CBRNE domain. \nAttendees should have an interest in exploiting space systems for providing fast and accurate response to CBRNE threats\, increasing public situational awareness\, enhancing prediction and early warning. \nPlease visit the ESA’s Space and CBRNE Threats Joint Workshop website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/space-cbrne-threats-joint-workhop/
LOCATION:European Space Research and Technology Center (ESTEC)\, Keplerlaan 1\, Noordwijk\, 2201\, Netherlands
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170309
DTSTAMP:20170128T175132Z
CREATED:20161030T164751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170128T175132Z
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SUMMARY:Military Medicine Partnership Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) will host the 2017 Military Medicine Partnership Conference and Expo March 7-8\, 2017 in Ellicott City\, Maryland. \nThis event gathers stakeholders from industry and academia to learn more about the DoD medical research\, development\, test & evaluation missions\, programs and gap areas and to better understand the complexities of military medicine in the environment within which the military operates. \nRoundtable topics and conference focus areas include: \n\nMilitary Operational Medicine\nMilitary Infectious Diseases\nMedical Simulation and Information Sciences\nPublic-Private Collaboration in the Pharmaceutical Industry\nCombat Casualty Care\nClinical and Rehabilitative Medicine\n\nPlease visit NDIA’s Military Medicine Partnership Conference and Expo website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/military-medicine-partnership-conference/
LOCATION:Turf Valley Hotel and Convention Center\, 2700 Turf Valley Road\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170309
DTSTAMP:20170203T192456Z
CREATED:20161228T183445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170203T192456Z
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SUMMARY:DARPA Academic Research Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting an Academic Research Roundtable event on March 8\, 2017 in Arlington\, Virginia. \nThe event aims to engage in dialogue on technology and research opportunities\, with DARPA representatives providing an overview of Agency vision and goals and technical focus areas\, and an explanation of the mechanics of working with DARPA. \nAttendance will be limited to 40 chief research officers (i.e.\, Provost\, Vice President for Research\, Vice Provost for Research\, or equivalent title)\, and only one individual per institution. \nAdvance registration is required to attend this event. \nDue to high demand\, DARPA has added a second event\, scheduled for April 20. 
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/darpa-academic-research-roundtable/
LOCATION:DARPA Conference Center\, 675 N. Randolph Street\, Arlington\, VA\,  22203\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170322
DTSTAMP:20161104T182431Z
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SUMMARY:Superbugs & Superdrugs 2017
DESCRIPTION:The 19th Annual Superbugs & Superdrugs annual global event will be held March 20-21\, 2017 in London\, UK. \nThe industry’s premier event on antibiotic resistance will provide a perfect platform for its growing “superbugs” community to network\, exchange novel solutions and consolidate current strategies. \nExpanding horizons on the growing threat of anti-microbial resistance (AMR) for almost two decades\, the flagship show in the global Superbugs portfolio of events will once again play host to an international audience of scientific leaders\, funding bodies and drug discovery specialists\, providing a focal point to push industry collaboration through updates on clinical advancements and investment opportunities. \nThe threat of AMR is regularly making front page news but what is the industry actually doing? Are drug manufacturers any closer to finding a solution and how is the government helping? These will be just some of the questions answered through powerful keynote addresses delivered by an expert panel of speakers from big pharma\, biotech\, industry and leading government bodies including BARDA\, the FDA\, GSK\, Actelion and more. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nThe latest developments in antimicrobial peptides\nGround-breaking innovations in antibacterial chemotherapy\nComprehensive overview of government funding initiatives\nA showcase on novel approaches to enabling antibacterial activity against Gram-negative pathogens\nGuidance on antibiotic stewardship\nUpdates on clinical progress\nNew spotlight on animal models in drug discovery\nHand on training through CPD certified interactive workshops\n\nIn addition\, the Director of the FDA Antibiotics Division will present the regulatory perspective on antibacterial drug development. \nTo register visit http://www.superbugssuperdrugs.com/globalbiodefense. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of SMi Group’s Superbugs & Superdrugs 2017.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/superbugs-superdrugs-2017-smi-group/
LOCATION:Copthorne Tara Hotel\, Kensington\, London\, W8 5SR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170323
DTSTAMP:20170108T205335Z
CREATED:20161031T045134Z
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SUMMARY:Infection Control\, Sterilization & Decontamination in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Annual Infection Control\, Sterilization & Decontamination in Healthcare Congress will be held March 21-22\, 2017 in London\, UK. \nThe event provides a platform for experts from hospitals\, academia\, and government institutions to discuss innovations\, challenges\, and future aspects of infection control\, decontamination\, and sterilization. \nHighlighted conference topics include: \n\nEffective policies for staff training and management in hospitals\nInfection control practice in isolation facility\nWaterborne infections in hospitals\nEffective ways for investigation and validation of infections\nProtein residue detection in sterilization\nSetting standards for training in manual handling of surgical instruments\nHandling robotic surgery equipment for cleaning and sterilization\nAdherence to GS1 standards in use of consumables for infection prevention\nWays of improving and maintaining water quality standards\n\nPlease visit MnM Conferences’ Infection Control 2017 website for more information and to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/infection-control-sterilization-decontamination-healthcare/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170323
DTSTAMP:20170223T002926Z
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SUMMARY:Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium 2017
DESCRIPTION:The Defense Strategies Institute will host the 2017 Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium on March 21-22\, 2017 in Alexandria\, Virginia. \nThis 5th Annual iteration will continue the format of stakeholder townhall-style engagement on the most pressing issues for civilian and military CBRN defense planners and operational managers. \nThe agenda is designed to allow for ample networking opportunities and the ability to discover some of the latest technologies related to Chemical and Biological Defense\, Detection & Disease Surveillance\, Integrated Logistics Support Center\, training\, as well as Contamination Avoidance\, and Transformational Medical Technologies. \nHighlighted speakers include: \n\nJoseph L. Corriveau\, Ph.D.\, SES\, Director\, U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center (ECBC)\nRear Admiral Scott B. Jerabek\, Deputy Director\, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA)\nJohn Fischer\, Director\, Chemical and Biological Defense Division\, HSARPA\nL. Wayne Brasure\, Director\, DHS Domestic Nuclear Detection Office (DNDO)\n\nHighlighted topic areas include: \n\nMaintaining biosurveillance systems\nRapid development\, testing\, and fielding of CBRN defensive capabilities\nDecision support data methodologies at multiple levels of leadership\nPublic heath IT & biomedical interoperability with legacy healthcare\nAdvanced threat decontamination\n\nPlease visit the Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium website for more information. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of the 2017 Joint Civil & DoD CBRN Symposium.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/2017-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:20170321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170324
DTSTAMP:20170128T201807Z
CREATED:20161102T191301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170128T201807Z
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SUMMARY:NCT Asia & SISPAT 2017
DESCRIPTION:The Non-Conventional Threat (NCT) CBRNE Asia\, NCT Explosive Asia and the 8th Singapore International Symposium on Protection Against Toxic Substances (SISPAT) events will be hosted concurrently on March 21-23\, 2017 in Singapore. \nCo-organized by the DSO National Laboratories from Singapore and IB Consultancy\, the three conferences will have one shared exhibition showcasing the latest equipment from the global CBRN and C-IED/EOD industries. \nHighlighted sessions include: \n\nMedical responses to CBRNe accidents\nCBRN Diagnostic and Surveillance\nBiologics Based Therapeutics\nCBRN Threat Prediction and Analysis\nCBRN Hazard Modelling and Simulation\nCommand and Control of CBRNe Emergencies\nDetecting the threat: developments in CBRNe Detection\nCBRN Verification and Forensics\n\nPlease visit the NCT Asia & SISPAT conference website for more information on how to participate.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/nct-asia-sispat-2017/
LOCATION:Marina Bay Sands Singapore\, 10 Bayfront Avenue\, Singapore\, 018956\, Singapore
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170323
DTSTAMP:20240118T174502Z
CREATED:20170202T194346Z
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SUMMARY:GMU Biodefense Master’s Open House
DESCRIPTION:The George Mason University (GMU) Schar School of Policy and Government will host a Master’s Open House on March 22\, 2017 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm in Arlington\, Virginia. \nThe event will provide an overview of available master’s degree programs and highlight GMU’s world-class faculty and research. Admissions and student services staff will be on hand to answer questions. \nLearn more about GMU’s Biodefense graduate programs here. \nPlease visit the George Mason University website to register for the Open House. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of the GMU Biodefense program.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/gmu-biodefense-masters-open-house-4/
LOCATION:George Mason University Founders Hall\, 3351 Fairfax Drive\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170326
DTSTAMP:20170128T220812Z
CREATED:20161207T220308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170128T220812Z
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SUMMARY:Innovative Microbial Ecology for Mitigation of Antibiotic Resistance
DESCRIPTION:The ASM Conference on Innovative Microbial Ecology for Mitigation of Antibiotic Resistance and Bacterial Diseases will be held March 22-25\, 2017 in Crystal City\, Virginia. \nThis all-new ASM will discuss cutting-edge scientific findings on the ecology of antibiotic resistant microorganisms and innovative mitigation strategies in food\, agriculture and medicine. Join your peers from around the world at this event for valuable learning and networking opportunities. \nHighlighted topics include: \n\nAntibiotic Resistance and Mitigation: The Path to Where We are Today\nDiscovering and Modulating Antimicrobial Compounds\nAntibiotic Resistance: A New Comprehensive Picture\nAssessing Microbiomes in Complex Ecosystems\nBurdens in Hospitals and Clinics\nCommensal Bacteria: Key Players in Antibiotic Resistance Ecology\nTargeted Mitigation of AR and Bacterial Diseases – What Do We Know and Don’t Know\nImpact of Mitigation Strategies on Bacterial Disease Prevention and Treatment\nBiofilm and Cystic Fibrosis\nEnterococci\, AR and HGT\nClostridium Difficile and Gut Microbiota\nFoodborne Pathogens: AR and Fitness\n\nPlease visit ASM’s Innovative Microbial Ecology for Mitigation of Antibiotic Resistance and Bacterial Diseases conference website for more information.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/innovative-microbial-ecology-mitigation-antibiotic-resistance/
LOCATION:Crystal Gateway Marriott\, 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170329
DTSTAMP:20170128T222412Z
CREATED:20161116T222005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170128T222412Z
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SUMMARY:ABRF 2017 - Biomolecular Resource Facilities
DESCRIPTION:The International Symposium of the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities – ABRF 2017 – will be held March 25-28\, 2017 in San Diego\, California. \nCore facilities are uniquely positioned to lead efforts to develop and optimize workflows for the generation of reproducible data\, as well as to implement and disseminate these methods among laboratories. Meeting attendees will have the opportunity to be inspired by recent scientific advances\, as well as to gain practical knowledge on implementing methodologies today in order to support future discoveries. \nHighlighted presentations and session topics include: \n\nResearch Development & Core Facilities Infrastructure\nNIBIB’s Section on High Resolution Optical Imaging\nChemical Proteomics reveals the Target Space of Hundreds of Clinical Kinase Inhibitors\nABRF Genome Editing Research Group (GERG)\nIntegrated Core Model\nGenome Engineering Using CRISPR/Cas9\nImaging Mass Spectrometry\nNIH/Federal Policy Updates\nPRG quality control\, PSRG sequencing of unknown proteins\nManagement for Scientists\nElectron Cryo-Microscopy (Cryo-EM)\nGalaxy Platform for Metaproteomic Characterization of Microbiomes\nCurrent Status and Challenges in Lipidomics Based Biomarker Development\n\nPlease visit the Association of Biomolecular Resource Facilities 2017 website for more information and to register to attend.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/abrf-2017-biomolecular-resource-facilities/
LOCATION:Town and Country Resort Hotel\, 500 Hotel Circle North\, San Diego\, CA\, 92108\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170331
DTSTAMP:20170128T230326Z
CREATED:20170107T225531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170128T230326Z
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SUMMARY:ICVMAH - Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health
DESCRIPTION:The 19th International Conference on Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health – ICVMAH 2017 – will be held March 29-30\, 2017 in Paris\, France. \nThe event will gather leading academic scientists\, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health. \nHighlighted topic areas include: \n\nAnimal Science and Veterinary Medicine\nDisease Surveillance\, Biosecurity and Emergency Preparedness\nEmerging diseases\, e.g. Avian Influenza\, West Nile Virus\, BSE\nEstablishment of Adequate and Achievable Biosecurity Systems\nEmergency Preparedness Considerations for Natural Disasters and Foreign Animal Diseases\nMass destruction of animals for Disease Control\nJudicious Use of Animal Health Products\nAntimicrobial Use Issues in Companion Animals\nEmerging Therapeutic Products\nInfectious Disease and Immunology\nVeterinary Medicine Issues and Applications\n\nPlease visit the International Animal and Veterinary Sciences Committee website for more information and to register to participate.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/icvmah-veterinary-medicine-animal-health/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn Paris – Gare Montparnasse\, 79/\, 81 Avenue du Maine\, Paris\, 75014 \, France
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