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ABSA-Sponsored Activities
Principles & Practices of Biosafety
September 13-18, 2009
Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Lakefront
Chicago, IL
A COMPREHENSIVE, INTERACTIVE 5-DAY COURSE
Principles & Practices of Biosafety will introduce the essential elements of biosafety and provide extensive resource lists for use after the course. Interactive exercises will be used throughout to provide hands-on experience and to encourage networking and problem-solving among participants and instructors. Sessions begin at 8 am CT each day and end between 5:15 and
5:30 pm CT, with a 45-minute lunch break. Friday's session ends at 3:30 pm CT.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of the course, each participant will be able to:
- Describe potentially hazardous biological materials, the risks associated with their use, and the means to minimize risk and to protect against or prevent release or exposure.
- Discuss ways to provide effective technical expertise in situations involving potentially hazardous biological materials.
- Identify, locate, and efficiently use key biosafety resources.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This course is designed for persons who are entering the profession and those with up to three years experience in biosafety. It is also suitable for persons who supervise biosafety professionals and for those who will benefit from additional knowledge of biosafety as a complement to their primary responsibilities.
AGENDA
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Sunday, September 13 - 5:30pm to 7pm
Monday, September 14 - 8am to 5:30pm
- Risk Assessment
- Introduction to Pathogenic Microbes
- Molecular Biology
Tuesday, September 15 - 8am to 5:30pm
- Human Source Materials & Mammalian Cell Lines
- Research Animals & Allergens
- Decontamination
- Course Dinner (6:30 to 9pm)
Wednesday, September 16 - 8am to 5:30pm
- Biocontainment Facilities & Equipment
- Emerging Issues
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Thursday, September 17 - 8am to 5:30pm
- Biocontainment Practices & PPE
- Disposal
- Emergency Response & Biosecurity
Friday, September 18 - 8am to 3:30pm
- Shipment and Transfer of Biological Materials
- Strategies for Effective Biosafety Management &
Communication
COURSE FACULTY:
(not all listed faculty may serve as instructors at this offering)
Paul Meechan, Ph.D., MPH, RBP, CBSP
Glenn Funk, PhD, CBSP
Patrick Condreay, PhD
Paul Jennette, MS, PE, RBP
Betsy Weirich, MS, CBSP
Michelle McKinney, MS, CBSP
Sean Barry, MS
Additional faculty may be added
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COURSE FEES
ABSA Members $1,700
Nonmembers $1,850
Participation is limited to 40 students.
Course fees include:
- Five full days of interactive instruction from a diversity of well-respected biological safety professionals.
- Course notebook with instructor's handouts, key resource lists, and a variety of critical biosafety information and resources.
- Lunch, beverages, and snacks for all course days.
- Welcome Reception on Sunday evening and Class Dinner on Tuesday evening (subject to change).
ACCOMODATIONS
A block of rooms has been reserved for ABSA at the Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown Lakefront:
$199/night plus tax
511 North Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 1-866-866-8098
Fax: 1-312-836-5901
www.embassysuites.com
Booking early allows us to make sure that all participants receive the same discounted rates.
The block of rooms will be available until sold out or August 21, 2009, whichever comes first.
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Need more information?
Call the ABSA office (847-949-1517) or e-mail
absa@absa.org
If you are seeking information regarding events and nothing is posted
here, please try the ABSA Calendar.
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September 13-18, 2009: ABSA Principles & Practices of Biosafety