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SUMMARY:Public Workshop on Use of Population Descriptors in Genomics Research
DESCRIPTION:The second meeting of the Committee on Use of Race\, Ethnicity\, and Ancestry as Population Descriptors in Genomics Research will be held on April 4 and April 7\, 2022. \nAs part of this workshop\, the committee request public comment on the current use of population descriptors such as race\, ethnicity\, ancestry\, etc. in genomics research and how the use of population descriptors could be improved upon in the future. \nThe agenda will be available on the event webpage. \nThe committee requests public comments as part of this workshop. The committee would like to hear from researchers\, advocates\, and any other interested stakeholders on how population descriptors are currently being used effectively in genomics research\, how they could be improved\, and what systems might be used effectively in the future. \nThe committee will invite a few authors representing a sample of the submissions to present their comments at the workshop on April 4th. If you wish to be considered as a speaker at this workshop\, please submit your comment by March 23rd. Authors of submission submitted after March 23rd may also be considered to be speakers at the workshop in the summer. \nClick here to learn more and submit your comment.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/public-workshop-on-use-of-population-descriptors-in-genomics-research/
CATEGORIES:Conference
LOCATION:https://bit.ly/nasem-genomics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220404T130000
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SUMMARY:Deterring Russia's Biological\, Chemical and Nuclear Threat
DESCRIPTION:Biological\, Chemical\, and Nuclear Weapons: Can the West deter Russia from using them? \nThe National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) will the event 4 April 2022 from 1:00 – 2:00 Eastern. \nOn February 27 President Vladimir Putin ordered Russia’s nuclear deterrent forces to be put on high alert\, sending shockwaves through Europe and the international community. As the conflict has drawn on longer than anticipated\, U.S. intelligence officials have warned of Putin’s “back against the wall” escalations. More recently\, on March 11th\, Russian propaganda outlets accused the U.S. of funding and harboring biological weapons facilities in Ukraine. Although these claims are false\, the Kremlin’s misinformation campaign has signaled to Russia-watchers and intelligence officials that Putin is fabricating information and messaging to justify his own intention to authorize chemical\, biological\, or a possible small tactical nuclear weapon. \nHow can the U.S.\, Europe Union\, and Allies brace for a possible Russian chemical or biological weapons attack in Ukraine? Are there lessons the U.S. has learned from the failure to respond to chemical weapons use in Syria in 2013? How might Western countries prevent\, mitigate\, or respond to such an attack? How could NATO\, the U.S.\, and Allies respond while trying to prevent further escalations? \nTo help answer these questions and many more\, please join the Honorable Andy Weber\, Senior Fellow at the Council on Strategic Risks’ and former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear\, Chemical and Biological Defense Programs\, and Mr. Ankit Panda\, Stanton Senior Fellow in the Nuclear Policy Program at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The program will be moderated by Ambassador (ret.) Susan M. Elliott\, President & CEO of the NCAFP. \nPlease visit the NCAFP’s Deterring Russia’s Biological\, Chemical and Nuclear Threat event page to register. \n 
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/deterring-russias-biological-chemical-and-nuclear-threat/
CATEGORIES:Conference
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Sco1z-VkS5yuV4Zr-801Vw
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220413T180000
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SUMMARY:Schar School Master's and Certificate Open House
DESCRIPTION:The George Mason University (GMU) Schar School of Policy and Government will host a Master’s and Certificate Open House on April 13\, 2022 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 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. \nThis in-person event is the perfect opportunity to: \n\nExplore our top-ranked master’s degree and graduate certificate programs\nMeet Schar School Dean Mark Rozell\, program directors\, current students\, alumni\, and admissions team\nVisit the Schar School\nLearn about your program of interest in depth\, including the curriculum\, admissions requirements\, and career opportunities\nAsk admissions team members specific questions about the application process\n\nHave your application fee waived  \nProspective master’s and graduate certificate students who attend this event will be provided with an application fee waiver for the Fall 2022 graduate application. \nRegister to attend here. \nGlobal Biodefense is an official media partner of the GMU Schar School Biodefense program.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/schar-school-masters-and-certificate-open-house/
LOCATION:George Mason University Arlington Campus\, 3351 Fairfax Dr\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:ICE\, ICE\, Data: Using NICEATM’s Integrated Chemical Environment to Support Chemical Evaluations
DESCRIPTION:Join us April 18-19 for a special training session featuring experts from the NTP Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM). \nNICEATM’s Integrated Chemical Environment is a free online suite that houses curated toxicity and physicochemical property data\, integrated into a variety of tools to analyze and visualize chemical data. These tools provide data access adhering to FAIR principles: data that is Findable\, Accessible\, Interoperable\, and Reusable for chemical characterization\, PBPK\, IVIVE\, and more! \nAt this two-day event\, you will learn directly from NICEATM developers how to use the Integrated Chemical Environment and have the opportunity to have your questions answered in the Q&A session. For your convenience\, a printable agenda is available for download below. You will receive session materials through the Zoom Webinar platform ahead of the event. Recordings and other materials will be made available shortly after the sessions. Registration is free\, but required to attend.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/ice-ice-data-using-niceatms-integrated-chemical-environment-to-support-chemical-evaluations/
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SUMMARY:32nd EECMID - European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases
DESCRIPTION:The 32nd European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Disease (ECCMID) will take place as a hybrid event both online and in Lisbon\, Portugal on 23 – 26 April 2022. \nThe event brings together experts from many fields to present their latest findings\, guidelines and experiences to an audience of over 14\,000 colleagues. This year\, the congress will feature a hybrid format to facilitate an onsite and online experience for attendees allowing for remote and face-to-face opportunities to take part in the multifaceted programme. \nHighlighted programme topics include: \n\nAdvances in Clostridioides difficile infection outbreak prevention and control\nDigging in the molecular epidemiology of MDR Enterobacterales\nNovel insights into herpetic infections\nOpportunistic infections of the central nervous system\nFungal infections from head to toes\nPathogenic Escherichia coli: the emergence of cross pathotypes from the genomic continuum\nOne Health and mycology: what are the significant and potential interactions between agriculture and human health?\nLeveraging the host response to acute infection to create new diagnostic and prognostic tools\nNew insights into phages: current challenges and future developments\nHow to apply Digital PCR in clinical microbiology\nmRNA science: a paradigm shift to address unmet medical needs\nA post-COVID syndrome: a never-ending story\nPathogens and the microbiome: antibiotics at the crossroads\nRespiratory viral infections in hospital settings\nRole of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) in the evolution of COVID-19 treatment\nNew perspectives on Schistosomiasis in Europe\nShould you manage bloodstream infection differently in immunocompromised patients?\nGenomics underpin the clinical and public health management of tuberculosis\nCOVID-19 diagnostics: new and newer\nNovel predictive and diagnostic tools in severe viral and bacterial infections\nModelling host-pathogen interaction in persistent infections\nRapid diagnostic tools inform prudent antibiotic use\n\nPlease visit the European Congress of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases 2022 meeting page to register.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/32nd-eecmid-european-congress-of-clinical-microbiology-infectious-diseases/
LOCATION:Congrex Switzerland\, Reinacherstrasse 131\, Basel\, CH-4053\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Conference
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SUMMARY:Malaria in Africa: Translating Science Into Practice
DESCRIPTION:The Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute will host a World Malaria Day Symposium on 25 April 2022 featuring presentations by the five NIH International Centers of Excellence for Malaria Research (ICEMRs) that are actively working in Africa in the countries of Mali\, Uganda\, Ethiopia\, Kenya\, Malawi\, Mozambique\, Democratic Republic of Congo\, Zimbabwe\, and Zambia. \nCONFIRMED KEYNOTE SPEAKERS \n\nDr. Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti\, Regional Director for Africa\, World Health Organization\n“Science\, research and precision disease control with malaria as entry point”\nDr. Rick Steketee\, Deputy U.S. Global Malaria Coordinator\, U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative\n“Malaria science and program: challenging topics of climate and localization”\nProfessor Sheila Tlou\, ALMA Special Ambassador\, African Leaders Malaria Alliance\n“ALMAs 4-point agenda in the fight against malaria: linking policy\, accountability and action to science”\n\nThe Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute’s state-of-the-art facility is the hub for a community of multidisciplinary researchers dedicated to treat\, control and eradicate this deadly disease. Focused on four major areas of research: Entomology\, Parasitology\, Epidemiology and Immunology\, JHMRI boasts experts from around the globe\, all working to prevent and cure malaria. \nPlease visit the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute World Malaria Day Symposium event page to register for the event
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/malaria-in-africa-translating-science-into-practice/
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