ABSA International Blog
Updated ABSA LAI Database include ZIKV, Macacine alphaherpesvirus 1, SARS CoV-2, and Shiga Toxin
The ABSA International Laboratory-Acquired Infection (LAI) Database has posted new entries for the following pathogens or toxins. You can search partial terms using the asterisk (*), AND, OR: 2013- Shiga Toxin from Escherichia coli O157:H7: mixing six E. coli O157:H7 strains in [...]
Building Safety Bridges
It is easy for groups within institutions to fall victim to a “silo” operational approach, between handling day-to-day operations and unplanned challenges. The danger in this is obvious when safety is isolated as a group few know about and only [...]
Recent Updates to the EIDC Toolboxes January 2022
The ABSA International Emerging Infectious Diseases Committee (EIDC) continues to update the toolboxes for salient infectious diseases and other relevant topics such as antimicrobial resistance. The latest updates include the following: SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 Toolbox updates feature resources related to minimizing transmission [...]
A Recap of Biosafety and Biosecurity Month
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2021 Biosafety and Biosecurity Month in October. Putting a spotlight on Biosafety and Biosecurity at our institutions is an excellent way to foster a culture of biosafety and biosecurity. Did you know [...]
Earn CM points!
If you are seeking a resourceful and rewarding way to earn credentialing maintenance (CM) points, how about posting to the ABSA International Blog.
The blog post must provide a summary (up to 300 words) of a current topic in biosafety, biosecurity, or relative topic that would be of interest to the ABSA membership. The website link for the source information must be included at the end of the blog post. Preparation for a blog post may take 30-60 minutes.
An ABSA member or a person sponsored by an ABSA Member, can earn up to .25* CM points for authoring each blog post. In addition to the benefit of earning CM points, this is a great way to share current, important information and educate others through the ABSA International Blog.
*final point determination made by the Credentialing Maintenance Board
Q: How do I submit a post to the blog?
A: Click on the “Submit a post” button on the main page of the blog.
Q: Do I need to be a member of ABSA to submit a post?
A: No, you do not need to be a member of ABSA, but an ABSA member must “sponsor” your post.
Q: Do I need to register to submit a blog post?
A: No. Anyone can submit a post, but you must be sponsored by an ABSA member if you are not a current member.
Q: Can I submit a picture for my post?
A: At this time we are not accepting user-submitted images. Our editorial team will find an appropriate picture to associate with the post from a free source or from a stock image provider.
ABSA International Inclusion Statement
In alignment with our core organizational values, ABSA International (ABSA) encourages positive connections between biosafety professionals, scientists, governmental/nongovernmental organizations, and the public. It is our organization’s policy to administer all activities without discrimination on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, marital/familial status, and veteran status. These practices extend to all aspects of ABSA’s activities and to all roles within the association (e.g., member, ambassador, employee, mentor, sponsor, and vendor).
