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SUMMARY:USDA HPAI Poultry Innovation Grand Challenge
DESCRIPTION:U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is offering a webinar on April 1\, 2025 to discuss a newly released HPAI Poultry Innovation Grand Challenge. \nThe event will assist interested applicants in learning more about the funding opportunity and how to submit a proposal. \nThe funding will support projects that will explore vaccines\, therapeutics\, research and other strategies to combat highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in poultry. \nAdvanced registration is required.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/usda-hpai-poultry-innovation-grand-challenge/
CATEGORIES:Government Hosted
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T120000
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SUMMARY:Assessing and Navigating Biosecurity Concerns and Benefits of Artificial Intelligence Use in the Life Sciences
DESCRIPTION:The National Academies will host a public briefing Assessing and Navigating Biosecurity Concerns and Benefits of Artificial Intelligence Use in the Life Sciences on April 2\, 2025. \nThe Committee on Assessing and Navigating Biosecurity Concerns and Benefits of Artificial Intelligence Use in the Life Sciences will brief on the report\, The Age of AI in the Life Sciences: Benefits and Biosecurity Considerations. \n\n\n\nArtificial intelligence (AI) applications in the life sciences have the potential to enable advances in biological discovery and design at a faster pace and efficiency than is possible with classical experimental approaches alone. At the same time\, AI-enabled biological tools developed for beneficial applications could potentially be misused for harmful purposes. Although the creation of biological weapons is not a new concept or risk\, the potential for AI-enabled biological tools to affect this risk has raised concerns during the past decade. \nThis report\, as requested by the Department of Defense\, assesses how AI-enabled biological tools could uniquely impact biosecurity risk\, and how advancements in such tools could also be used to mitigate these risks. The Age of AI in the Life Sciences reviews the capabilities of AI-enabled biological tools and can be used in conjunction with the 2018 National Academies report\, Biodefense in the Age of Synthetic Biology\, which sets out a framework for identifying the different risk factors associated with synthetic biology capabilities. \n\n\n\nThe briefing will be webcasted\, and audience questions can be submitted during the briefing. \nPlease visit NASEM’s Assessing and Navigating Biosecurity Concerns and Benefits of Artificial Intelligence Use in the Life Sciences.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/assessing-and-navigating-biosecurity-concerns-and-benefits-of-artificial-intelligence-use-in-the-life-sciences-4/
LOCATION:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWd7CR-dT2A
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SUMMARY:Navigating the Benefits and Risks of Publishing Studies of In Silico Modeling
DESCRIPTION:Navigating the Benefits and Risks of Publishing Studies of In Silico Modeling and Computational Approaches of Biological Agents and Organisms – A Workshop will take place on April 3 – April 4\, 2025. \nHosted by the National Academies\, this workshop will explore the benefits and biosecurity risks of communicating studies that use computational modeling and generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) to understand and design biological systems. \nThe committee will examine existing policies and guidance on dual use research of concern and pathogens of pandemic potential\, challenges in balancing the benefits and risks of publishing life sciences research\, the relevance of ongoing AI safety efforts\, and policy options. Experts from journals\, professional societies\, academia\, and industry will contribute through a series of events\, with key themes summarized in the workshop proceedings. \nThis project was developed following the release of the U. S. Government Policy for Oversight of DURC and PEPP\, asking for the development of voluntary guidance for research involving in silico models and computational approaches. The implementation of this policy is planned for May 2025. The activity aims to strike a balance between scientific advancement and security risks through the active engagement of experts and policy\ndiscussions. \nPlease visit the National Academies’ Navigating the Benefits and Risks of Publishing Studies of In Silico Modeling and Computational Approaches of Biological Agents and Organisms – A Workshop page for more information and to register to attend. \n 
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/navigating-the-benefits-and-risks-of-publishing-studies-of-in-silico-modeling/
LOCATION:Keck Center\, 500 5th Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mitigate Exposure to Airborne Diseases Through Bus Cabin Air
DESCRIPTION:The Transportation Research Board (TRB) will host a webinar on advanced air-control measures in public transportation. \nThe event will explore effective strategies to mitigate the transmission of airborne viruses in bus cabins.  Presenters will share insights from experimental and simulation studies on bus cabin air circulation\, evaluating the effectiveness of various mitigation methods. \nAttendees will learn both immediate response methods for outbreaks and long-term engineering solutions for prevention. \nThis webinar is based on the Executive Summary: Strategies to Mitigate Exposure to Airborne Diseases for Public Transportation Passengers and Employees. \nThis webinar is sponsored by TRB’s Transit Cooperative Research Program.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/mitigate-exposure-to-airborne-diseases-through-bus-cabin-air/
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SUMMARY:World Vaccine Congress 2025
DESCRIPTION:The World Vaccine Congress 2025 will be held 21-24 April in Washington D.C. \nJoin more than 4500 attendees and 400+ exhibitors for a wide-ranging agenda and networking opportunities. \nHighlighted sessions include: \n\nBiodefense Workshop\nAMR Workshop\nVaccine Technology\nmAbs for Infectious Diseases\nCombination Vaccines\nmpox Workshop hosted by Bavarian Nordic\nGlobal Health NTDs\nEmerging and Re-emerging Diseases\nVaccine Safety\nImmune Profiling\nInfluenza and Respiratory\nClinical Trials\n\nPlease visit the World Vaccine Congress 2025 website for more information. \n 
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/world-vaccine-congress-2025/
LOCATION:Walter E. Washington Convention Center\,  801 Mt Vernon Pl NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
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UID:62259-1745798400-1746057599@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:International Symposium on Transboundary and Emerging Zoonotic Diseases
DESCRIPTION:LifeStock International and the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) invite you to the International Symposium on Transboundary and Emerging Zoonotic Diseases\, April 28-30\, 2025 in Manhattan\, Kansas\, United States! \nThe Symposium is designed to showcase many aspects of the Global Partnership for Animal and Zoonotic Disease Surveillance (GPAZDS) institutions’ findings\, to serve as a forum for scientists far and wide to present their own findings\, and to interact and network extensively with partners. In addition\, keynote speakers\, each a well-recognized leader in a specific aspect of transboundary or emerging diseases\, will present on topics to help guide the overall discussions. \nThe GPAZDS project focuses on major high-consequence animal and zoonotic pathogens such as: \n\nAfrican swine fever virus\nFoot-and-Mouth Disease virus\nClassical swine fever virus\nPPR\nLumpy skin disease virus\nRift Valley fever virus\nFiloviruses (Ebolavirus\, Marburg virus)\nCrimean Congo hemorrhagic disease virus\nHenipaviruses (Nipah and Hendra\n\nHighlighted event presentations include: \n\nOpportunities and Challenges in Surveillance and Control of Emerging Zoonotic Diseases\nCCHF\, a human disease hiding in cattle and camels\nMarburg seroprevalence\, Ghana\nFilovirus Investigations\, USDA-ARS NBAF\nCurrent status of ASF control programs\nCSF – no presence in West Africa; updates on distribution of CCHF\, RVF\nFMD – nasal swabs for detecting positivity in clinically normal animals\nCurrent issues with severe weather\, impact on agriculture\nTick-borne Diseases – The Wicked Problem\nSpecial pathogens – synergy between USDA and CDC; the role of US government in global animal health\nBenefits and obstacles to international collaboration on transboundary and emerging zoonotic diseases\nPPR Global Eradication Programme – WOAH/FAO\nThe Quintessential One Health Pathogen: Rift Valley Fever Virus\, Then and Now\n\nThe  GPAZDS is a USDA/APHIS project funded through the National Bio and Agro Defense Facility (NBAF) that creates collaborations with partner laboratories in countries where high-consequence transboundary animal and zoonotic diseases are endemic or emerging. The main goal of GPAZDS is to foster and strengthen international partnerships and collaborations for surveillance and timely detection of transboundary animal and zoonotic disease threats \nA total of nine institutions\, in Africa\, Asia\, and the Middle East\, are participating in the Partnership\, with each institution implementing projects designed to enhance diagnostics or surveillance of a particular pathogen and build or strengthen local capacity. The various projects are yielding valuable information about the risk of these pathogens\, markedly enhancing partner capacity\, and providing the National Veterinary Services Laboratories’ Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (NVSL FADDL) with valuable specimens for diagnostic test development to enhance US preparedness. \nPlease visit CDRFGlobal’s website for more information and to register for International Symposium on Transboundary and Emerging Zoonotic Diseases.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/international-symposium-on-transboundary-and-emerging-zoonotic-diseases/
LOCATION:Manhattan Conference Center\, 410 South 3rd Street\, Manhattan\, 66502\, United States
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UID:62307-1745827200-1745852400@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:2025 Cedars-Sinai Special Pathogens Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Special Pathogens symposium will provide education regarding hospital preparedness for high-consequence infectious diseases to healthcare professionals in Health and Human Services (HHS) Region IX frontline\, assessment and treatment facilities. \nSpecific objectives include assessing current global events related to low-incidence\, high-consequence infectious pathogens; explaining key elements of the regional concept of operations (ConOps); identifying critical issues relevant for hospital preparedness for special pathogens; and collaborating with global partners. The 2025 Symposium will highlight implementation of identify\, isolate\, and exercise planning for special pathogen preparedness. \nPlease visit the 2025 Cedars-Sinai Special Pathogens Symposium page for more information and to register to attend.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/2025-cedars-sinai-special-pathogens-symposium/
LOCATION:Cedars-Sinai Harvey Morse Conference Center\, 8701 Gracie Allen Drive\, Plaza Level\, South Tower\,\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90048\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250508
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UID:62267-1745884800-1746662399@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:Preparedness Summit 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Preparedness Summit will be held this year from April 29 – May 2 in San Antonio\, Texas. \nJoin more than 2\,500 attendees—who work in all levels of the government (federal\, state\, and local)\, emergency management\, volunteer organizations\, healthcare coalitions\, and academia—to share best practices\, build partnerships\, advance your skillset\, and take away innovative solutions and practical strategies to address the vulnerabilities in our country’s health security system. \nHighlighted presentations include: \n\nA Common Operating Platform to Support Public Health Readiness and Response\nConsiderations of Moral Injury in Health Care Providers Treating Patients with Acute Radiation Syndrome in the Aftermath of a Nuclear Disaster\nRisk Communications for Radiological Emergencies\nUpdate to the CDC Guidelines for Prevention and Treatment of Anthrax\nModernizing Pandemic Preparedness with Virtual Tabletop Simulations\nImproving Pre-Distribution of Potassium Iodide (KI) in a Nuclear Jurisdiction through Community Partnerships\nLeveraging Vaccine Policy Data for Domestic Preparedness\nDevelopment of Guidance to Address Gaps and Needs to Efficiently Meet the Needs of Those at Increased Risk During Decontamination and Evacuation\nHospital Playbook for Special Populations Experiencing High-Consequence Infectious Diseases\nA Dashboard Design for a Radiological Emergency Public Health Response in New York City\nA Low Resource\, High-Impact Special Pathogens Unit Call Down Drill at NYC H+H/Bellevue Hospital\nActual POV Throughput Determination Based on 2024 Fall Vaccination Clinic Time Studies and Its Application in POD/POV Planning\nAdapting in a Crisis: Leveraging Remote Response Capabilities for Public Health Coordination in Hurricane Beryl Response\nAlliance for Health System Resilience: A Novel Workforce Development Collaboration\nASPR Trends Reporting as a Tool for Data-Informed Transition from Disaster Response to Recovery Efforts\nAssessing Individual and Community Preparedness to Disasters and Pandemics in the State of Idaho\nLessons Learned from Oregon’s Clinical Laboratory Consortium during COVID-19\nBrewing Resilience: Stirring Community Health Workers into the Emergency Preparedness Blend\nBuilding a Resilient Health System: Development of a Health Emergency Operations Center\nChicago MRC Volunteers: Mobilizing a Swift and Diverse Response to the 2024 Measles Outbreak at New Arrival Shelters\nLeveraging Data-Driven Decision Making to Minimize Impacts of Disease on Incident Response\nConverting a Hotel into a Hospital: A Solution for Medical Surge\nTransitioning to a Pharmacy Emergency Response Model in Kentucky\nEnhancing Public Health and Medical Safety During National Special Security Events\nEnsuring Medical Countermeasures Reach Those at Increased Risk During the Recovery Phase of Emergency Responses\nEstablishing an Innovative and Customizable Health and Homeland Alert Network Emergency Notification Syste\nEvaluating the Effectiveness of Self-Swabbing Among Children for Improved Public Health Surveillance\nExamining How Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) Fill the Gaps in Disaster Preparedness Efforts in Florida Communities\n\nThe Preparedness Summit is the first and longest-running national conference on public health preparedness. Since its beginning in 2007\, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) has taken a leadership role in convening a wide array of partners to participate in the Summit; presenting new research findings\, sharing tools and resources\, and providing a variety of opportunities for attendees to learn how to implement model practices that enhance the nation’s capabilities to prepare for\, respond to\, and recover from disasters and other emergencies. \nPlease visit the Preparedness Summit website for more information and to register to attend. \n 
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/preparedness-summit-2025/
LOCATION:Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center\, 200 E Market St\, San Antonio\, TX\, 78205\, United States
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UID:62225-1745971200-1746143999@globalbiodefense.com
SUMMARY:BBSRC Sparking Innovation Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:The UK’s Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) will host an innovation conference 30 April – 1 May 2025 in Leeds. \nThe conference aims to bring together the bioscience community to showcase bioscience innovation and enable meaningful connections and collaboration opportunities through a series of dedicated panel discussions\, presentations and networking opportunities. \nBringing together over 150 bioscience innovators\, academics\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, industrialists and broader members of the UK bioscience community. \nThe conference will be focused on enabling knowledge exchange\, networking\, discussing challenges and future needs of bioscience innovation in the UK. The event features a bio-innovation showcase and start-up demo day. \nPlease visit the BBSRC website for more information and to register to attend.
URL:https://globalbiodefense.com/event/bbsrc-sparking-innovation-conference-2025/
LOCATION:The Leeds Met Hotel\, 5 King Street\, Leeds\, LS1 2HQ\, United Kingdom
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