The Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) General Meeting will be held Feb 27 – Mar 2, 2019 on Marco Island, Florida. AGBT provides a forum for exchanging information about the latest advances in DNA sequencing technologies, experimental and analytical approaches for genomic studies, and their myriad applications. Highlighted presentation topics include: Heterochromatin and
The 2019 Detection, Countermeasures and Prevention of Chemical and Biological Threats Gordon Research Conference will be held March 3-8, 2019 in Ventura, California. Major topic areas will include novel imaging techniques that follow host response to chemical and biological insults, novel approaches to countering antimicrobial resistance, new detection technologies and the integration of understanding the
The 2019 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) will be held from March 4 to March 7, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. This well-respected conference brings together top basic, translational, and clinical researchers from around the world to share the latest studies, important developments, and best research methods in the ongoing battle against HIV/AIDS and related infectious
The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory will host the inaugural National Health Symposium on March 5-6, 2019 at the Kossiakoff Center in Laurel, MD. The symposium will focus on the translation of advances in research and development to the delivery of care in all settings. Bringing together leaders in research and operations, this program
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) will host a Vaccine Strategies for Endemic Fungal Pathogens meeting on 5-6 March 2019 to discuss the scope of endemic fungal disease, learn about the latest discoveries, and determine actionable steps to advance fungal vaccines. This meeting will take place at the NIAID Conference Center in
Submit Feedback on NIAID’s Research Framework for Antibacterial Resistance by March 8, 2019. NIAID is refining the five-year strategic framework for antibacterial resistance (AR) research and development, Antibacterial Resistance Program: Current Status and Future Directions pdf. Published in 2014, the framework identified the following priorities: Systems Biology and Antibacterial Resistance: New Directions for Drug Discovery Harnessing
Committee on Evidence - Based Practices for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine s soliciting information to help inform the deliberations of a consensus study committee sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The committee has been charged with conducting a comprehensive review and grading
A public advisory committee meeting of the FDA’s Microbiology Devices Panel be held on March 8, 2019 in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The committee will discuss and make recommendations regarding new or alternative approaches to the clinical study design and evaluation of devices detecting Human Papillomavirus (HPV) nucleic acid. Topics to be addressed at the meeting include
The annual Molecular Med TRI-CON 2019 event will be held March 10-15, 2019 in San Francisco, California. Highlighted topics include: Molecular diagnostics for infectious disease Point-of-care diagnostics Sample prep, assay development and validation Companion diagnostics and clinical biomarkers Sensors, wearables and IoT Neoantigen-based immunotherapies Digital pathology PCR and NGS-based molecular diagnostics Dx reimbursement outlook Single
The National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) of Boston University will hold a public annual meeting on Monday, March 11, 2019. The research activities of the NEIDL faculty focus on pathogenesis of emerging viral, bacterial, and protozoa parasitic pathogens and continue to be supported by significant external grant funding. NEIDL investigators have successfully competed for
The National Academies’ Nuclear and Radiation Studies Board (NRSB) will host “Challenges in Initiating and Conducting Long-Term Health Monitoring of Populations following Nuclear and Radiological Emergencies in the United States: A Workshop” on 12-13 March 2019 in Washington, D.C. Workshop participants will discuss the following topics: Environmental Consequences of Radioactive Material following a Nuclear or
Join the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for a planning webinar on 12 March 2019 to learn about National Infant Immunization Week planning tools, digital communication resources, and how to get involved with CDC activities planned for the week. This year marks the 25th anniversary of National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW). From April
The ChABSA will host a technical seminar by Drs. Kristen Reifel and Brandon Swan on the biosafety concerns involved in cell sorting on March 12, 2019 in Frederick, Md. Remote participation is available via webcast. Dr. Kristen M. Reifel is a Principal Investigator in the Genomics group at the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) will host a Research Career "K" Development Workshop 13-14 March 2019 in Rockville, Maryland. The event is for currently active and new (typically those in year 1 or year 2 of their K award by the end of fiscal year 2018) awardees for the following K
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will present the March Second Wednesday Webinar from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, March 13. The presentation will highlight anthrax and pandemic influenza readiness key components in preparation for the next Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) cooperative agreement performance period. Registration is not
The fourth annual Mass Gathering Medicine Summit 2019 will be held 15-16 March 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This annual conference & symposium gathers stakeholders and experts from specialty groups, hospitals, major sporting events, corporate sponsors and music festivals. Highlighted sessions include: Drug Checking: Bridging Public Health and Consumer Safety to Reduce Drug-Related Health Risks
The 2019 National HIV Prevention Conference (NHPC) will be held March 18–21, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. The National HIV Prevention Conference allows in-person collaboration between researchers and program personnel working in HIV prevention. The conference will bring together more than 3,000 attendees committed to help refine, improve and strengthen national and local response to HIV. The
SMi Group’s Annual Superbugs & Superdrugs conference will take place 18-19 March, 2019 in London, UK. This year’s event will gather leaders from pharmaceutical companies, academia and the wider scientific community together with regulatory agencies and public-private partnerships, to discuss the growing threat of antibiotic resistance. Highlighted session topics and focus areas include: Development of
A Gordon Research Seminar (GRS) entitled "From Innovation in Tropical Infectious Diseases to Global Health Solutions" will be held March 23 - 24, 2019 in Galveston, Texas. The seminar is a unique forum for junior scientists to receive mentoring, expand their professional network and exchange cutting-edge ideas on basic and translational bacterial, viral and parasitic disease
Members of the Society of American Federal Medical Laboratory Scientists (SAFMLS), formerly known as the Society of Armed Forces Medical Laboratory Scientists, will attend the CLMA KnowledgeLab 2019 on March 31 – April 3, 2019 in Grapevine, Texas. More than 1,000 laboratory professionals will gather for a wide variety of general session presentations, pre-conference workshops
