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Large-scale Biosafety

Webinar

Large-scale Biosafety will review biosafety for work at large-scale, which the NIH rDNA Guidelines defines as >10L. The course will review Appendix K from GLSP to BSL-3 LS, with a focus on primary and secondary containment. It will review basic bioprocessing steps, such as fermentation/cell culture and purification technologies. Examples of classic and newer single use technologies will be provided. Pearls and pitfalls of the various technologies will be discussed, using various scenarios. The course will include a review of risk assessment techniques used for large scale bioprocesses and a discussion of large-scale related to vaccines, viral vectors, and recombinant proteins.

Molecular Biology 101

Webinar

Molecular Biology 101 is intended for those professionals that participate in protocol review, facilities planning, and other risk assessment activities but lack a basic understanding of molecular biology and techniques. Following this course, attendees will be able to do more than regurgitate facts and use the new understanding of the principles of molecular biology in various situations at their institution. This course will cover topics such as the chemistry of nucleic acids, DNA replication, RNA transcription, and protein translation, the Central Dogma of Biology, DNA cloning, transfection of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, restriction enzymes, and recombinant DNA lab methodologies (including PCR, DNA fingerprinting, sequencing, and detection protocols). While this course will not turn you into a molecular biologist, it will give you enough background information to understand the nature and manipulation of genetic material and hopefully unveil the mystery of deoxyribonucleic acid.

Q&A Infectious Substance Shipping

Webinar

Q&A Infectious Substance Shipping A distance learning opportunity August 19, 2022 12:00 – 3:00pm (CDT) Q&A Infectious Substance Shipping webinar provides an opportunity for participants to learn about recent changes to international regulations and interact with a panel of shipping experts. Regulatory experts from organizations including the DOT, InMark, and FAA have been invited along with a packaging expert from Saf-T-Pak to discuss hazardous material shipping. Participants will be afforded an opportunity to submit questions for the panel to review in advance. As many questions as possible will be discussed during the webinar. Questions not addressed will be collated, answered by the experts, and provided to all participants along with a transcript of the session.

16th Applied Biosafety Meeting

The 16th Applied Biosafety Meeting will take place over two days in Geneva on August 25th/26th 2022. The preliminary programme may be downloaded from our website @ www.swissbiosafety.ch .

Virus-based Gene Transfer Vectors

Webinar

Virus-based Gene Transfer Vectors is an intermediate course that will examine the molecules, processes, and techniques involved in recombinant gene expression. Participants will explore the technology of how viruses are converted into vector systems for the transfer of gene expression constructs. Common viral vector systems, including retroviruses, lentiviruses, adenoviruses, poxviruses, herpesviruses, alphaviruses, and baculoviruses will be discussed with an emphasis on the biosafety characteristics of the vectors derived from these viruses. This course is targeted for the biosafety professional who is not actively conducting laboratory research yet requires a basic understanding of recombinant DNA methodology.

1V. Animal Research for Biosafety Professionals – An Introduction

Zoom , United States

Monday, September 12, and Wednesday, September 14, 2022, from 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM CDT 1V. Animal Research for Biosafety Professionals – An Introduction Susan Harper, DVM, DACLAM, DACVPM, RBP(ABSA), NIH—Office of Animal Care and Use, Bethesda, MD Lesley Colby, DVM, DACLAM, University of Washington, Seattle, WA Animal Research has contributed to major scientific advances in biomedical, veterinary, and environmental sciences and in public health. However, these efforts often pose significant risks to the health and safety of research and facility staff due to the wide range of species, complex experimental procedures and equipment, and facility hazards that are involved. [...]

5V. Laboratory Transition: Planning for the Inevitability of Change

Zoom , United States

Thursday, September 29, 2022, from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT 5V. Laboratory Transition: Planning for the Inevitability of Change Lauren Richardson, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, Merrick & Company, Greenwood Village, CO Ryan Gregory, P.Eng, CxA, Merrick & Company, Greenwood Village, CO Aurel Tamburri, MHM, D.OHS, CRSP, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Life sciences facilities are expensive and require long timelines for facility change. The last few years have emphasized the importance of adaptable, flexible solutions to accommodate changing needs for laboratory operations. Everyone has experienced the trials of transition during the global COVID-19 pandemic. A changing environment necessitates rapid [...]

2022 Biosafety and Biosecurity Month

ABSA International is proud to announce the 9th anniversary of Biosafety and Biosecurity Month in October 2022. Rather than a theme for 2022, we like to bring Biosafety and Biosecurity Month back to the core components of ethical research, transparency, training, engagement, and stewardship of biosafety and biosecurity. Use this month to shine the spotlight on training ideas, stewardship and engagement, how to foster positive relationships with the research community, or supporting responsible and ethical research through our profession. Show your innovation! Updates and additional materials for the event will be periodically posted to this webpage as they become available.

3V. Articulating the Value of Your Biosafety Program

Zoom , United States

Monday, October 3 and Friday, October 7, 2022, from 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM CDT 3V. Articulating the Value of Your Biosafety Program Robert Emery, DrPH, CBSP(ABSA), University of Texas Health Science Center—Houston, Houston, TX Scott Patlovich, DrPH, CBSP(ABSA), University of Texas Health Science Center—Houston, Houston, TX Kristen King, DrPH, CBSP(ABSA), University of Texas Health Science Center—Houston, Houston, TX A recurrent challenge confronting biosafety professionals is the ability to garner necessary program resources to achieve desired goals and objectives. The basis for this difficulty is that, on a good day in the world of biosafety, “nothing happens”. The underlying challenge [...]

65th Annual Biosafety and Biosecurity Hybrid Conference

Wisconin Center 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United States

Three full days of intensive professional development courses to educate and inspire. Three full days of state-of-the-art keynotes, papers, and panels highlighting best practices and hands-on skills crucial for today’s biosafety and biosecurity professionals. Exhibits showcasing the latest in laboratory biosafety and biosecurity products and services Invaluable networking opportunities to share and learn from other biosafety and biosecurity professionals

MABSA Hybrid Dinner Meeting: COVID19 Vaccine Development in the Context of High Containment

University of Pennsylvania

MABSA is pleased to announce our upcoming biosafety hybrid dinner meeting. Presentation:  COVID19 Vaccine Development in the Context of High Containment Speaker:  Brian J. O’Shea, Ph.D., CBSP, SM(NRCM), Associate Director - High Containment Operations, Pfizer Vaccine Research & Development Location: University of Pennsylvania, 3401 Walnut Street (3160 Chestnut Street GPS address), Philadelphia, PA 19104

History of Biosafety and Biowarfare

Online

$10 0.125 ABSA CM points #22-2256 Sign-Up Here Did you know Biosafety is a Direct Effect of Biowarfare? Learn how: Biosafety and Biosecurity have become what they are today by learning about the beginning of the Biosafety Profession through the effect of Biowarfare during World War II to Modern threats facing society. The discovery of insulin is related to the Profession of Biosafety The development of Bioweapons led to the Creation of the Biosafety Profession The Roots of the American Biological Safety Association ABSA International Biological Microorganisms could still today be used or developed for nefarious purposes The origins of [...]

$10

Managing hazardous and biohazardous materials/waste in the laboratory setting

Astra Zeneca, 1 Medimmune Way, Gaithersburg, MD 1 Medimmune Way, Gaithersburg, MD, United States

ChABSA Technical Seminar Announcement Return to Hybrid – In Person and Virtual Option Jake Giovanucci of Triumvirate Environmental Will present on: “Managing hazardous and biohazardous materials/waste in the laboratory setting” Laboratories can generate biohazardous and hazardous waste. Confusion is not uncommon on what the differences are when it comes to disposal and handling. This webinar will review the differences and discuss proper handling and disposal of each type or waste. Potential recycling options will also be discussed. Click here to register (remember to login first to get member pricing) DATE: January 10, 2023 WHERE: Astra Zeneca, 1 Medimmune Way, Gaithersburg, [...]

02. Updating Your Preparedness Toolbox for Future Outbreaks or Pandemics

Webinar

What’s coming next in the world? Do you have the tools you need to be prepared for the next outbreak or pandemic? Updating Your Preparedness Toolbox for Future Outbreaks or Pandemics is a roundtable discussion that will feature several biosafety and public health professionals. The panelists, who work across government, academia, industry, and public health, will discuss aspects of their institution’s response to emerging and reemerging pathogens and infectious disease emergencies. Lessons learned from previous emergencies will be shared. Topics will include risk assessment, communication challenges and solutions, program and policy changes, and occupational health.

ARS1V. Plant Pathology and Containment

Zoom , United States

The course will provide a background overview and illustration of how containment facilities for plant research can be designed, constructed, and operated to meet various standards and guidelines. The standards will be based on those given by US agencies though international entities will also be referenced. Principles of plant diseases and the organisms that cause them will be discussed as well as an emphasis on the pathways that pathogens may disseminate to new areas and using diagnosis for early and accurate detection. Case studies will be used to give an overview of systems that protect cropping systems from plant diseases. [...]

USDA ARS 7th International Biosafety & Biocontainment Hybrid Symposium

Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel 202 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD, United States

USDA ARS 7th International Biosafety & Biocontainment Hybrid Symposium: Biorisk Management in Modern Agriculture February 6-9, 2023 Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel Baltimore, Maryland Valuable professional development courses 2½ days of scientific presentations Exhibits showcasing the latest agricultural biosafety, biosecurity, and biocontainment products and services Network with professionals from the biosafety, biosecurity, and scientific research industries, organizations, and agencies Attendees may register for the in-person event or the virtual event Approximately 200 attendees representing a broad spectrum of biosafety and biosecurity, pharmaceutical, biotechnology research, development, and clinical organizations are expected to attend. The symposium draws national and international attendees from academic, [...]

01. Arthropod Research, Containment, Biosafety and Beyond

Webinar

Virus-based Gene Transfer Vectors is an intermediate course that will examine the molecules, processes, and techniques involved in recombinant gene expression. Participants will explore the technology of how viruses are converted into vector systems for the transfer of gene expression constructs. Common viral vector systems, including retroviruses, lentiviruses, adenoviruses, poxviruses, herpesviruses, alphaviruses, and baculoviruses will be discussed with an emphasis on the biosafety characteristics of the vectors derived from these viruses. This course is targeted for the biosafety professional who is not actively conducting laboratory research yet requires a basic understanding of recombinant DNA methodology.

4V. BSL-3 Design and Operations: Lessons from the Trenches

Zoom , United States

Friday, February 17, 2023, from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM CDT 4V. BSL-3 Design and Operations: Lessons from the Trenches Matt Anderson, PhD, RBP(ABSA), CBSP(ABSA), University of Nebraska—Lincoln, Lincoln, NB Many academic institutions have built Biosafety Level 3 containment laboratories over the past 15 years, anticipating these facilities to be an instrument to attract researchers and stay on the cutting edge of science. Most of these labs have been successfully operated since construction while others have become dormant due to various factors ranging from poor initial design, construction issues, engineering flaws, lack of operational staff, lack of funding for the [...]

ARS2V. Agricultural Risk Assessment

Zoom , United States

This course will cover critical differences between the “normal” laboratory risk assessment process (as outlined in the Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL)) and the more holistic agricultural risk assessment process that is required to focus on both worker health and safety as well as release to the environment. Biocontainment is a part of all risk assessment processes and it becomes critically important to delineate it as a separate goal of risk mitigation strategies when working with agriculturally important agents, as they are not often highly hazardous to humans. Therefore, these agents are seen as “safe” when, in reality, [...]

BioRisk Reduction Bloodborne Pathogens Training Tier I & II (Laboratory Personnel and Laboratory Management)

Virtual 1200 Pressler, Houston, Default, United States

Tier I Approved for 0.125 CM points 23-2280 Tier II Awaiting ABSA Response for CM points Basic Bloodborne Pathogens and Biosafety Training Course Tier I $25/person and Tier II - Laboratory Personnel at no additional cost! Prerequisite for Tier III OSHA BBP Program Management Course (Separate) Group and organizational rates are available. Contact us via our website for more information regarding group and organizational rates. Enroll in BioRisk Reduction's Membership program for additional benefits and discounted program attendance cost (annually at ~$15 per program or 3-years at ~$12.50 per program) https://biorisk-reduction.square.site/membership In Tier I we teach our audience about the basics [...]

$25.00

MABSA Hybrid Dinner Meeting

MABSA is pleased to announce our upcoming biosafety hybrid dinner meeting.  Please register and pay at www.mabsa.org.   Please RSVP by February 10, 2023 for in person attendance, and indicate any dietary restrictions.   Members attending the meeting virtually will be free.  Please send your name and email for registration to treasurer@mabsa.org so we can send the zoom link to you a few days before the meeting.   Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) Commons Room (10th floor) Allan Rosenfield Building AKA Mailman School of Public Health (MSPH) 722 West 168th St. New York, NY 10032   Agenda 5:30 pm – 6:20 pm An inordinate fondness for [...]

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Harvard Yale Biosafety Symposium 2023

Registration now Open for the 2023 Harvard/ Yale Biosafety Symposium – April 3-4, 2023! Click Here to Register: Harvard Yale Symposium 2023 | Harvard Medical School The hybrid event will be held on the campus of the Harvard Medical School for onsite attendees and virtually for those who cannot attend in person. Two professional development courses, Lab Design Issues, and the IBC/IRB Review of Gene Therapy Clinical Trials will be offered on April 3rd. Our April 4th Symposium will feature a keynote presentation by Dr. Syra Madad, a member of the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB) and an [...]

$3 – $275

09. Occupational Health: An Overview

Webinar

Occupational health is a multi-disciplinary approach to programs and services aimed at protecting and preserving the health of the workforce within the various research and laboratory environments. This live webinar will serve as an overview of research and laboratory occupational health and will include a wide range of topics to consider in an effective occupational health program. Attendees will have the opportunity to obtain key knowledge of the components necessary for an effective occupational health program, applicable to their own program or for the establishment of such a program. Emphasis will be on developing or improving your program within regulatory requirements and application of best evidence-based practices, as well as the availability of internal and community resources. The sessions will highlight health and safety hazards (biological, chemical, physical, psychological) in research and laboratory settings (clinical, bench laboratory, animal work, field work); stress the use of risk assessment to determine priorities and to clarify decision-making; and identify approaches to the services necessary to provide illness and injury prevention across the continuum of work (pre-work baseline, periodic, post exposure, and exit from the workplace).

Event Series Environmental Health and Safety Academy II

Environmental Health and Safety Academy II

Monday, March 27, 2023 - Friday, April 10, 2023   New attendees are welcome!  Participation in Part I (held in spring 2022) is not required to enroll in this course.   About the Course The Environmental Health & Safety Academy is a unique course designed to provide you with the general skills needed to identify, evaluate and control workplace hazards, particularly those found in academic and research settings. This is the 25th time the course has been offered, and the first virtual offering! Who Should Attend   The course is developed especially for health and safety professionals, particularly individuals charged with maintaining the health and safety of their [...]

$425.00

07. Train-the-Trainer: Beyond the Basics

Webinar

Train-the-Trainer: Beyond the Basics is a webinar designed to take your instructor-led training to the next level. Using hands-on, practical applications you will learn to address the unique needs of adult learners (including accessibility needs), effectively plan your next training, and utilize tips and tricks to improve your facilitation. This webinar will show you how to use a simple planning tool as a guide to make the most of your development time and more easily help you design an effective PowerPoint presentation. Looking to use tools to enhance your training? Join us as we incorporate a variety of interactive tools such as whiteboards and polls to gain real-time feedback. This webinar will show you how to effectively use questions to engage your in-person and virtual audiences, and help you establish rapport and trust with your participants. The webinar will be led by a training manager with 25 years’ experience designing and developing educational experiences for private and public clients.

Fundamentals of BSL-3: Virtual

Topics include:  BSL-1, BSL-2, BSL3 Differences; Guidelines and Resources; PPE; Disinfection; Biosafety Cabinets

BSL-3 Spring Seminar Series

Arizona State Public Health Laboratory 250 N 17th Ave, Phoenix, AZ, United States

Monday: Tours of ASU Biodesign Institute and the Walton Center for Planetary Health Tuesday-Wednesday: BSL-3 Design and Operations Thursday-Friday: BSL-3 Practices and Procedures

UC Irvine BSL-3 Laboratory Training

BSL-3 Operations, Maintenance, and Verification (ANSI Z9.14) Training

UC Irvine BSL-3 Training Center 4600 Health Sciences Rd., Irvine, CA, United States

This introductory course is a four-day training designed to certify personnel for safe entry into an operational BSL-3 laboratory. This course consists of a mixture of classroom and practical training that includes an introduction to microbiology, biosafety, risk assessment concept, BSL-3 lab characteristics, emergency management and personal protective equipment (PPE) use including procedures for donning and doffing PPE with N95 or various PAPR respirators. This course is suitable for O&M personnel and other non-research staff who may need to enter BSL-3 facilities to perform maintenance or make repairs. The ANSI/ASSE Z9.14 Standard focuses on performance verification of engineering controls specifically [...]

SEBSA Symposium

The Southeastern Biosafety Association invites you to join us in Atlanta for informative talks, helpful tours, and of course networking with other Biosafety professionals.

$50

10. Q&A Infectious Substance Shipping

Webinar

Q&A Infectious Substance Shipping webinar provides an opportunity for participants to learn about recent changes to international regulations and interact with a panel of shipping experts. Regulatory experts from organizations to be determined and have been invited along with a packaging expert from Saf-T-Pak/Labelmaster to discuss hazardous material shipping. Participants will be afforded an opportunity to submit questions for the panel to review in advance. As many questions as possible will be discussed during the webinar. Questions not addressed will be collated, answered by the experts, and provided to all participants along with a transcript of the session.

03. Fundamentals of Microbiology and Infectious Disease

Webinar

Fundamentals of Microbiology and Infectious Disease is intended for those professionals that participate in protocol review, facilities planning, and any other risk assessment activities, but are unsure as to the actual nature of the disease risks of microbiological agents. Biological safety and risk assessment will not be covered in this course. The proposed topics will cover infectious agents, virulence factors, pathogenicities, host-microbe interactions, susceptibility, modes of transmission, and the changes seen in the microbial world. If you don’t know the difference between a TCID50, PFU, or ID50; or why HBV is stable in dried blood and HIV is not; or why influenza is an inhalation hazard; or why public health officials advocate flu shots each year—then this course is for you.

2023 ChABSA Annual Symposium and Pre-Symposium Courses

Universities at Shady Grove 9630 Gudelsky Dr, Rockville, MD, United States

Early Bird Pricing Ends Sunday The Chesapeake Area Biological Safety Association is pleased to continue to offer ABSA International Affiliate members ChABSA member pricing.  This year the Annual Scientific Symposium and Workshops will be held in-person with live streaming.  This is a great way to get your continuing education while increasing your professional knowledge.  See details below. ChABSA has added a new feature (similar to our partner the AHMP Cyber Chapter) that we now have access to non-members to track their attendance on the ChABSA website.  See directions at the bottom of the email.  Please note the discount code at [...]

$125

30th International Biodetection Technologies: Advanced Technologies & Methods for Global Health & Biodefense

CHI announces final details for the 30th International Biodetection Technologies virtual conference on June 7-8, 2023. This internationally recognized meeting is for experts in detection & identification of biological threats. This 2-part event will address the key topics in detection and present the latest R&D and technological innovation in ready-to-market systems. In addition, this meeting focuses on the latest strategies to overcoming the hurdles to the identification of global biological threats and translational gaps in bringing technologies from lab to field. This virtual event will livestream on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). 2 Programs | 1 Short Course | 1 Virtual [...]

Preventing and Treating Biological Exposures: An Occupational Health Colloquium

Embassy Suites–Alexandria Old Town 1900 Diagonal Rd, Alexandria, VA, United States

Preventing and Treating Biological Exposures: An Occupational Health Colloquium (June 11-14, 2023) ABSA International is a co-sponsor of the 13th annual “Occupational Health Colloquium: Preventing and Treating Biological Exposures”. The Colloquium is being held June 11-14, 2023 at the Embassy Suites in Alexandria, VA. It begins with a special event, a unique day-long “Behind the Scenes” tour of the National Zoo (60 people maximum). Preconference classes will be on Monday, and the colloquium itself on Tuesday and Wednesday. Topics include risks associated with monkeypox, avian influenza, cutting-edge molecular tools, sharps, new vaccines, Herpes-B , and lab animal allergies. A workshop on this subject [...]

04. Concepts of Virology

Webinar

Concepts of Virology will briefly review gene expression in eukaryotes and examine several concepts of virology. Characteristics of different viral families will be presented as well as general replication strategies employed by different viruses. Mechanisms of viral pathogenesis and strategies for antiviral intervention will also be explored. Participants should have a familiarity with molecular biology. The course is targeted to the biosafety professional who does not actively conduct laboratory research but would like to gain a basic knowledge of virology.

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