16. Gain-of-Function Research: Biosafety vs. Biosecurity
A distance learning opportunity
June 25, 2024
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (CDT)
Registration for the live webinar must be completed 1 business day prior to the start of the training.
Registrations received after will receive access to the recording only.
Gain-of-function research: biosafety v. biosecurity is a webinar designed for biosafety/biosecurity professionals and communicators to understand “gain-of-function” research that involves the creation of novel pathogens with pandemic potential. The goal is to develop an understanding and the tools to explain what gain-of-function research is; communicate why it is an important policy issue; and dispel myths about these and other studies that may constitute “dual-use research of concern”. The webinar will discuss the history and current debate, policy initiatives currently under consideration, and common myths and misunderstandings about these kinds of studies. A particular focus will be the difference between gain-of-function as a biosafety issue, compared to its biosecurity implications. At the conclusion, participants will grasp the policy, ethics, and history of gain-of-function research. The webinar will be led by a biosecurity expert with over 15 years’ experience studying, teaching on, and crafting policy for biosecurity for a variety of national and international groups.
OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Summarize what gain-of-function research is and why it is a live policy issue
- Paraphrase how current initiatives to regulate gain-of-function research address biosafety and biosecurity issues
- Communicate effectively about gain-of-function research to researchers, other professionals, policymakers, and the public
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Biosafety professionals in government, industry, academic and other institutions/organizations
- Anyone who regularly communicates about biosafety with the public or non-biosafety professionals
COURSE FACULTY
The webinar will be presented by the following subject matter expert:
Nicholas G. Evans, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA
CONTACT HOURS
This course has been approved for 0.25 CM points toward RBP/CBSP recertification. ABSA International is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program. This course is approved for 2.50 P.A.C.E.® contact hours. The links to the various invitations for the course will be unique to the user and cannot be shared. The links are for single, individual use only. If more than one occurrence of an individual’s name is on the attendee list for the webinar through Zoom platform, all instances of that person’s name will be removed from the webinar with no refund. The webinar and its associated links are for single, individual use only.
This webinar will be a 1.5-hour session on Tuesday, June 25 at 11:00 am (CDT). For the webinar session, you should plan on logging in 15 minutes prior to the start time. You are required to attend the webinar sessions, complete and/or access all the modules in the course on the training site to receive the completion certificate through the ABSA International Training Site. The link in the invitation will be unique to the user and cannot be shared.
COURSE FEES
ABSA Members $110 USD
Nonmembers $185 USD
To obtain the ABSA member rate, the participant will need to be an ABSA member in the year in which the training is offered. Course fees include: course handouts, access to the ABSA International training site, and 1.5 hours of interactive instruction from a well-respected subject matter expert.
Group Discount:
10% off each registration for 3-4 participants from the same organization
20% off each registration for 5-9 participants from the same organization
30% off each registration for 10 or more participants from the same organization
Contact the ABSA office to register your group
To obtain the ABSA member rate, the participant will need to be an ABSA member in the year in which the training is offered. Confirmed, paid participants will be sent detailed information regarding the course within a few days prior to the course. Substitutions allowed with notice by 5/28/2024. There is a 15% processing fee for cancellations prior to 6/4/2024. Cancellations between 6/4/2024 and 6/11/2024 will be refunded at 50% of the course fee. No refunds after 6/11/2024.
The links to the various invitations for the course will be unique to the user and cannot be shared. The links are for single, individual use only. If more than one occurrence of an individual’s name is on the attendee list for the webinar through Zoom platform all instances of that person’s name will be removed from the webinar with no refund. The webinar and its associated links are for single, individual use only.
QUESTIONS
Please direct questions about this course to:
KariAnn DeServi, MEd
Director of Education, ABSA International
866.425.1385 / education@absa.org
