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SUMMARY:Principles & Practices of Biosafety®
DESCRIPTION:ABSA INTERNATIONAL\nPrinciples & Practices of Biosafety®\nJuly 9-14\, 2023\nEmbassy Suites–Pittsburgh Downtown\nPittsburgh\, PA \nThe current offering is full.\nRegistration will open this fall for the March 10-15\, 2024 offering in San Diego\, California.\nDownload the FlyerA COMPREHENSIVE\, INTERACTIVE 5-DAY COURSEPrinciples & 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 8:00 am each day and end with a roundtable discussion between 5:15 and 5:30 pm with two coffee breaks and lunch provided. \nOBJECTIVESAt the end of the course each participant will be able to: \n\nDescribe 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\nDiscuss ways to provide effective technical expertise in situations involving potentially hazardous biological materials\nIdentify\, locate\, and efficiently use key biosafety resources\n\nWHO 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. \nPhotos from the July 2022 coursePast CoursesFuture PPB infoMarch 10-15\, 2024 – Embassy Suites Downtown\, San Diego\, CA\nJuly 7-12\, 2024 – Denver\, CO\nMarch\, 2025 – San Diego\, CA   \n\nAfter many years working in the EH&S field along biosafety professionals but without a biosafety foundation of my own\, this course was extraordinarily useful in developing my knowledge. \nPPB Attendee\nVery well done course. It is obvious the instructors are professionals in their field with the ability to train as well. \nFEB 2020 PPB Attendee\nThank you so much for presenting this course. Had a great time\, made some connections\, and learned a lot! \nJUL 2021 PPB Attendee\nHighly informative and well organized. \nFEB 2020 PPB Attendee\nOne of the best experiences in my life! Highly recommend this class. \nPPB Attendee\nExcellent course! The highlight of the training sessions were the interactive sessions. All the instructors took time out to answer your questions. \nPPB Attendee\nThank you so much for the wonderful course. I have learned a lot and feel a little more confident in being a Biosafety Officer. \nFEB 2020 PPB Attendee\nTaking part in PPB has provided a sound network of shared goals and outreach with other biosafety professionals that will last a lifetime. \nPPB Attendee\nThis course should be included in the continuing education plans of anyone working in the biocontainment industry. \nPPB Attendee\nAppreciated the real-world experiences the instructors brought to the class. \nJUL 2021 PPB Attendee\nOverall a great course and very informative. A lot had to do with the instructors who had great chemistry and worked well together and kept us entertained. \nFEB 2020 PPB Attendee\nWell organized team of subject matter experts with a broad knowledge base – everyone brings something to the table! \nPPB Attendee\nI really loved this course! I learned so much that I will take back to my facility. \nFEB 2020 PPB Attendee\nThe course was very informative and comprehensive. The instructors were helpful and generous with their expertise. \nJUL 2021 PPB Attendee\nLoved the instructors and the fact they were so passionate about the course. They truly did their best to find the most effective and interesting ways to teach us. \nPPB Attendee\nThis course was one of the best workshop/course that I have taken in my career. Well organized and engaging. \nPPB Attendee\nIt was very educational and interactive course. Will recommend it for all new biosafety professionals. \nPPB Attendee\nThank you so much for the wonderful course. I have learned a lot and feel a little more confident in being a Biosafety Officer. \nPPB AttendeeCOURSE FACULTY (not all listed faculty may serve as instructors at this offering)Patrick Condreay\, PhD\, RBP\nDrew Fayram\, MS\, RBP\nNatasha Griffith\, MS\nBrandon Hatcher\, PhD\, RBP\nSunny Hoffman\, RBP\nPaul Jennette\, MS\, PE\, RBP\, CBSP\nPaul Meechan\, PhD\, MPH\, RBP\, CBSP\nJeffrey Owens\, MS\, MPH\, CBSP\nCarrie Smith\, PhD\, RBP\, CBSP\nDee Zimmerman \nAGENDA (subject to change)Monday\, July 10\n\n\nMolecular Biology\nIntroduction to Pathogenic Microbiology\nRisk Assessment\n\nTuesday\, July 11\n\n\nHuman Source Materials & Mammalian Cell Lines\nResearch Animals & Allergens\nBiocontainment Equipment\nCourse Dinner (6:30 to 9:00 pm)\n\nWednesday\, July 12\n\n\nBiocontainment Facilities\nBiocontainment Practices\nBiocontainment Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)\n\nThursday\, July 13\n\n\nDecontamination\nDisposal\nEmergency Response\nBiosecurity\n\nFriday\, July 14\n\n\nShipment and Transfer of Biological Materials\nStrategies for Effective Biosafety Management & Communication\n\nCOURSE FEESABSA Members: $2\,550\nNonmembers: $2\,760 \nParticipation is limited to 48 students. \nCourse fees include: \n\nFive full days of interactive instruction from a diversity of well-respected biological safety professionals.\nInstructor’s handouts\, key resource lists\, and a variety of critical biosafety information and resources.\nLunch\, beverages\, and snacks for all course days.\nWelcome Reception on Sunday evening and Class Dinner on Tuesday evening (subject to change).\n\nConfirmed\, paid participants will be sent detailed information about the course\, location\, and other items of interest. Substitutions allowed with notice by June 2\, 2023. There is a 15% processing fee for cancellations received before June 2\, 2023. Cancellations between June 2 2023 and June 9\, 2023 will be refunded at 50% of the course fee. No refunds will be given after June 9\, 2023. Cancelation fees may be waived if there is a waiting list and a replacement can be made – 15% processing fee will apply. \nACCOMMODATIONSA block of rooms has been reserved for ABSA International at the \nEmbassy Suites—Pittsburgh Downtown\n535 Smithfield Street\nPittsburgh\, PA 15222\n$199/night plus tax \nBooking early allows us to make sure that all participants receive the same discounted rates.\nThe block of rooms will be available until sold out. \nReserve your room now!CONTACT HOURSThis course is approved for 36.50 P.A.C.E.® contact hours. ABSA International is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® Program. In order to receive P.A.C.E. ® credit\, attendees must stay until the Friday session ends. \n\nI appreciate the knowledge and stories shared and I am extremely excited to bring this knowledge back to my department. I am new to biosafety and this course truly helped me understand more about it. \nPPB Attendee\nI wanted to thank you again for an entertaining and informative week. I had a great time and wanted to let you know\, the training and resources provided has made a difference in how I view and approach biorisk management. \nPPB Attendee\nThis training was very valuable because it helped me see how much I already know\, learn in more detail about things that I knew but superficially. The fact that the modules were presented by very experienced professionals gave me a sense of great appreciation for the Biosafety and Biosecurity program and willing to participate and be more active in the program \nPPB Attendee\nABSA Principles and Practices in Biosafety® Course is a great learning experience for biosafety professional. The subjects covered are broad\, deep\, and practical\, and the instructors are highly knowledgeable\, engaging\, and funny. \nPPB Attendee\nThis is by far the best offsite training I’ve ever gone as a student and/or professional! So much learning and so much fun at the same time! It’s a very unique and special faculty group! \nPPB Attendee\nABSA’s Principles and Practices of Biosafety® is the best comprehensive source of biosafety that I have encountered. It came highly recommended and it lived up to its name. The interactive exercises and the information that was provided to us will serve me as reference material for months and years to come. Thank you so much to the ABSA team for making this a great learning experience! \nPPB Attendee\nI really enjoyed the course. I come from a limited background in biosafety and feel as though I walked out of the course with a much greater feel and understanding of those things I encounter in our biosafety laboratories. \nPPB Attendee\nGreat course providing the basics of biosafety for biosafety professionals\, Outstanding instruction and important practical examples/information to help biosafety professionals to be successful and build an effective biosafety program! \nPPB Attendee\nExcellent foundation course for the beginning biosafety professional\, welcoming to a wide mix of professional backgrounds. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to establish themselves in the field\, or working on implementing a biosafety risk management program at their institution. \nPPB Attendee\nThis was the best training course I have ever taken. Each instructor was great in how they could relay the material and bring their own perspectives to the course. I have never seen a group of instructors with that kind of chemistry together to build off each other through the week – this I also belive helpd the group itself mesh really well. The interactive exercises added a tone to the learning experience. They were challenging but also having a short time frame for most of them helped keep us at task while also creating a bit of a stress that we will see in the field. I also greatly appreciated the approachability of the instructors; having chances to interact outside of the class was great and helped break down the walls that can be present in trainings to be able to better approach each person during the week. I cannot give enough thanks to each instructor. \nFEB 2020 PPB Attendee\nSuch a wonderful course that will really help me as a new professional in the biosafety field. The interactive exercises were beneficial to apply the course knowledge to practice and experience what it’s like to work with others to make risk assessments and decisions. \nJUL 2021 PPB Attendee
URL:https://absa.org/event/principles-practices-of-biosafety-pittsburgh-pa/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites—Pittsburgh Downtown\, 535 Smithfield Street\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15222\, United States
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SUMMARY:UCI BSL-3 Laboratory Training
DESCRIPTION:Researcher training is a four-day intensive training for laboratory staff working in high-containment. These courses are designed to prepare new staff for the basics of safely working in BSL-3 laboratories and include a mixture of practical and classroom courses covering: \n\nReview of biosafety principles and levels\nRisk assessment and management\nWaste management\nLaboratory management\nSafety procedures\nEmergency management\nBiosafety cabinet practices and procedures\nSmall and large spill decontamination\nDonning and doffing PPE\nLaboratory operations and preventative maintenance\nData and material management\nInventory and records management\nBiosecurity
URL:https://absa.org/event/uci-bsl-3-laboratory-training-2/
LOCATION:UCI National BSL-3 Training Program\, 4600 Health Sciences Rd. \, Irvine\, CA\, 92697\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230621
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SUMMARY:08. Conspiracy Theories\, Mis- and Disinformation
DESCRIPTION:08. Conspiracy Theories\, Mis- and Disinformation\nA distance learning opportunity\nJune 21 and 28\, 2023\n2:00 – 3:30 pm (CDT) \nDownload Brochure (pdf 663KB)Purchase RecordingRegistration for the live webinar must be completed 1 business day prior to the start of the training.\nRegistrations received after will receive access to the recording only. \nConspiracy Theories\, Mis- and Disinformation is a course to help anyone who communicates about biosafety and biosecurity to understand the context of mis- and disinformation around laboratories and how to better respond in the moment. The course includes introductions to concepts\, terminology\, and the history of conspiracy theory and misleading information. Participants will learn strategies to identify\, understand\, and respond to conspiracy theories and mis- and disinformation. The course will include practical exercises and break out groups to develop skills in identification of and response to false information around laboratories. \nOBJECTIVESUpon completion of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize the elements of misinformation\, disinformation and conspiracy theory\nIdentify basic information distortions and their application to misinformation\nRecognize risk factors for being pulled into misinformation and conspiracy narratives\nDetermine their target audience for addressing inaccurate information\nIdentify what the audience wants and needs to know to understand corrections\nDevelop appropriate messages that will resonate with the target audience\nDeliver safety and security messages in an effective manner\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nBiosafety professionals in government\, industry\, academic and other institutions/organizations\nAnyone who regularly communicates about biosafety with the public or non-biosafety professionals\n\nCOURSE FACULTYThe webinar will be presented by Anna Muldoon\, MPH\, Gryphon Scientific\, Takoma Park\, Maryland. \nCONTACT HOURSThis 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 3.50 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. \nThis webinar will be presented in two 90-minute sessions on Wednesday\, June 21\, and June 28\, 2023\, at 2 pm (CDT)\, led by an expert in both public health response and conspiracy theory in biological spaces. Attendees should plan on logging in 15 minutes ahead of each session and complete the entire webinar session\, and access and/or complete all 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. \nRegistration must be completed 2 business days prior to the start of the webinar. \nTips for a Successful ABSA Webinar (PDF)COURSE FEES\nABSA Members $165 USD\nNonmembers $278 USD \nTo 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 three hours of interactive instruction from a well-respected subject matter expert. \nRegistration must be completed 2 business days prior to the start of the webinar. \nGroup Discount:\n10% off each registration for 3-4 participants from the same organization\n20% off each registration for 5-9 participants from the same organization\n30% off each registration for 10 or more participants from the same organization\nContact the ABSA office to register your group \n\nTo 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 5/24/2023. There is a 15% processing fee for cancellations prior to 5/31/2023. Cancellations between 5/31/2023 and 6/7/2023 will be refunded at 50 percent of the course fee. No refunds after 6/7/2023. \nThe 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. \nQUESTIONSPlease direct questions about this course to:\nKariAnn DeServi\, MEd\nDirector of Education\, ABSA International\n866.425.1385 / education@absa.org
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LOCATION:Webinar
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SUMMARY:MABSA 35th ANNUAL HYBRID  BIOSAFETY SYMPOSIUM
DESCRIPTION:MABSA is pleased to announce our upcoming 35th Annual Hybrid Biosafety Symposium.  Please register and pay at www.mabsa.org. \nDATE: Thursday\, June 15\, 2023 **In-person registration deadline is 05/31/2023.** \nLOCATION: Merck & Company\, Inc. (Rahway\, NJ) \nAGENDA \n8:10am – 8:30 am — ABSA update \n\nLou Ann Burnett\, MS\, CBSP(ABSA)\, Past President of ABSA\n\n8:30 am – 9:20 am — “Lessons from a Vial” – Bio-Inventories: Compliance or Catastrophe \n\nEric Lewis\, PhD\, Merck Senior Specialist\, Safety and Environment\, West Point\, PA\n Greg Moyer\, RBP\, Associate Director\, Global Safety and Environment\n\n9:20 am – 10:10 am — Application of Biosafety Protocols for the Study of Cancer \n\nAna M. Gamero\, PhD\, Associate Professor\, Medical Genetics and Molecular Biochemistry\, Associate Professor\, Fels Cancer Institute for Personalized Medicine\, Associate Professor\, Cancer and Cellular Biology\n\n10:30 am – 12:30 pm — Roundtable: The Biosafety Professionals \n\nAndrew B. Maksymowych\, PhD\, RBP(ABSA). Institutional BSO\, Associate Director for Life Sciences Safety & Compliance Programs\, IBC Administrator\, ARO\, ICDUR\, EHRS\, University of Pennsylvania\nPaul Meechan\, PhD\, MPH\, RBP(ABSA)\, CBSP(ABSA)\, SM(NRCM). Biorisk consultant\nLou Ann Burnett\, MS\, CBSP(ABSA)\, Past President of ABSA\n\n1:30 pm – 2:20 pm — Laboratory Acquired Infection reports in the literature that resulted in changes in laboratory practice within the laboratory \n\nKaren Byers\, MS\, RBP(ABSA)\, CBSP(ABSA)\, Biosafety Officer\, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute\n\n2:40 pm – 3:30 pm — CDC inspections\, a retrospective \n\nSean Fitzgerald\, MPH\, RBP(ABSA)\, Manager of Biological Safety and Environmental Health and Safety\, The Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI)\n\nREGISTRATION: Please register and pay at www.mabsa.org \n\nMember Registration: $50.00 in person/$25.00 virtual\n Non-Member Registration: $70.00 in person/$45 virtual — Non-member registration offers one year membership in 2023.\nStudent Registration: $20.00 in person/$10.00 virtual\n\n 
URL:https://absa.org/event/mabsa-35th-annual-hybrid-biosafety-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Affiliate
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230621
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SUMMARY:04. Concepts of Virology
DESCRIPTION:04. Concepts of Virology\nA distance learning opportunity\nJune 13 and 20\, 2023\n12:30 – 3:00pm (CDT) \nDownload Brochure (pdf 639KB)Register NowRegistration for the live webinar must be completed 1 business day prior to the start of the training.\nRegistrations received after will receive access to the recording only. \nConcepts 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. \nOBJECTIVESUpon completion of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine the nature of viruses and clarify how the viruses are classified into families\nRecognize strategies employed by viruses to multiply in a host\nDiscuss concepts underlying viral pathogenesis\nDescribe methods used to interfere with viral infection and replication\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nExperienced Biosafety Professionals\nLaboratory Workers\n\nSUGGESTED BACKGROUND\nMicro/Molecular Biology 101\n\nCOURSE FACULTYThe webinar will be presented by Patrick Condreay\, PhD\, RBP(ABSA)\, Duke University\, Durham\, North Carolina. \nCONTACT HOURSThis course has been approved for 0.75 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 6.00 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. \nThis webinar will be a two 2.5-hour webinar session on Tuesday\, June 13\, and Tuesday\, June 20\, 2023\, at 12:30pm (CDT). For the webinar\, you should plan on logging in at 12:15 pm (CDT) on June 13 and June 20. You are required to attend the webinar session\, complete the pre- and post course assessments\, and complete the evaluation 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. \nRegistration must be completed 2 business days prior to the start of the webinar. \nTips for a Successful ABSA Webinar (PDF)COURSE FEES\nABSA Members $225 USD\nNonmembers $360 USD \nTo 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 5 hours of interactive instruction from a well-respected subject matter expert. \nGroup Discount:\n10% off each registration for 3-4 participants from the same organization\n20% off each registration for 5-9 participants from the same organization\n30% off each registration for 10 or more participants from the same organization\nContact the ABSA office to register your group \n\nTo 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 approximately one week prior to the course. Substitutions allowed with notice by 5/16/2023. There is a 15% processing fee for cancellations prior to 5/16/2023. Cancellations between 5/16/2023 and 5/23/2023 will be refunded at 50% of the course fee. No refunds after 5/23/2023. \nThe 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. \nQUESTIONSPlease direct questions about this course to:\nKariAnn DeServi\, MEd\nDirector of Education\, ABSA\n866.425.1385 / education@absa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230615
DTSTAMP:20230308T205252Z
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SUMMARY:Preventing and Treating Biological Exposures: An Occupational Health Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Preventing and Treating Biological Exposures: An Occupational Health Colloquium (June 11-14\, 2023)\nABSA 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 will address best practices. It is hosted by Eagleson Institute and the Elizabeth R Griffin Program and cosponsored by ABSA International. Details can be found at www.eagleson.org/OCC  We hope that you can join the group! \n\n\n\nCOST: Colloquium $1345 Early Bird (by 5/8/2023)/ $1395\, Pre-Conference $345 each\, or SAVE $200 by attending both Pre-Conferences and Colloquium! Special Event (for Colloquium attendees only): Behind the Scenes at the Zoo $95
URL:https://absa.org/event/preventing-and-treating-biological-exposures-an-occupational-health-colloquium/
LOCATION:Embassy Suites–Alexandria Old Town\, 1900 Diagonal Rd\, Alexandria\, VA\, 22314\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABSA-Sponsored
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eagleson Institute":MAILTO:eagleson@eagleson.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230609
DTSTAMP:20230220T150557Z
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SUMMARY:30th International Biodetection Technologies: Advanced Technologies & Methods for Global Health & Biodefense
DESCRIPTION: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). \n2 Programs | 1 Short Course | 1 Virtual Event \nBiothreat and Pathogen Detection\nAdvanced Technologies for Detection\, Diagnostics and Analytics\nJune 7\, 2023 \nPoint-of-Care Diagnostics for Global Health and Biodefense\nAdvanced Methods to Enable Critical Decision Making\nJune 8\, 2023 \nShort Course: Sample Prep Technologies\nJune 7\, 2023 (6:00 pm – 7:30 pm)
URL:https://absa.org/event/30th-international-biodetection-technologies-advanced-technologies-methods-for-global-health-biodefense/
CATEGORIES:Non-ABSA-Sponsored
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cambridge Healthtech Institute (CHI)":MAILTO:reg@healthtech.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230608
DTSTAMP:20240820T175227Z
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SUMMARY:2023 ChABSA Annual Symposium and Pre-Symposium Courses
DESCRIPTION:Early Bird Pricing Ends Sunday \nThe 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. \nChABSA 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 the bottom.  Also please note that the ABSA membership does not entitle the registrant to full member benefits\, only access to your transcript. \nFeel free to forward this to your biosafety and affiliate colleagues.  Space is limited. \nThe 2023 Chesapeake Area Biological Safety Association’s Scientific Symposium and Workshop registration is now open.  The events will be held on June 6th and 7th at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville\, and offered virtually*.  Registration links and details on the workshops are below.  For in-person registrations please visit www.chabsa.org.  Registration links below are for virtual only attendees. \n  \nClick here to register for the Symposium \nClick here for the Symposium Program \nClick here for Workshops \nClick here to be a Sponsor \nSymposium Key Note Presentation \n“Enabling Scientific Discovery at NIAID” \npresented by: \nChristopher Hanson\, \nAssociate Director fo Scientific and \nBusiness Operations\, \nNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases \n  \n2023 ChABSA PRE-SYMPOSIUM WORKSHOPS \nJune 6\, 2023 \n8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT \n The Chesapeake Area Biological Safety Association (ChABSA) is offering this year’s summer workshops and symposium through a hybrid platform. You can attend online or attend in-person at The Universities at Shady Grove\, Rockville\, MD. This year’s offerings include the following 3 workshops: \nJune 6: 8 am – 5 pm “Strategies for Designing and Implementing a Culture of Safety” \nMeghan Seltzer\, PhD\, RBP. \n Early Bird Pricing (Though 5/21/23) $350 for ABSA affiliates\, $400 for non-members\, $50 for students. \nAfter 5/21/23 Pricing is $400 for ABSA affiliates\, $450 for non-members\, $150 for students. \n  \n June 6: 8 am – 12 pm “Case Studies in Biocontainment Emergencies”  \nDavid Harbourt\, PhD\, RBP\, CBSP\, SM(NRCM). \nEarly Bird Pricing (Though 5/21/23) $200 for ABSA affiliates\, $250 for non-members\, $50 for students. \nAfter 6/02 Pricing is $250 for ABSA affiliates\, $300 for non-members\, $150 for students. \n  \nJune 6: 1 pm – 5 pm “A Practical Guide to Effluent Decontamination System (EDS) Selection\, Maintenance and Operations”  \nDavid Harbourt\, PhD\, RBP\, CBSP\, SM(NRCM). \nEarly Bird Pricing (Though 5/21/23) $200 for ABSA affiliates\, $250 for non-members\, $50 for students. \nAfter 5/21/23 Pricing is $250 for ABSA affiliates\, $300 for non-members\, $150 for students. \n  \nIf you plan to attend both four-hour workshops entitled: “Case Studies in Biocontainment Emergencies” and “A Practical Guide to Effluent Decontamination System (EDS) Selection\, Maintenance and Operations” pricing is as follows: \nEarly Bird Pricing (Though 6/02) $350 for ABSA affiliates\, $400 for non-members\, $50 for students. \nAfter 5/21/23 Pricing is $400 for ABSA affiliates\, $450 for non-members\, $150 for students. \n To register for one or all workshops please click HERE. \nThank you all for your continued support to ChABSA and your greater biosafety community. We look forward to seeing you in person or on-line! \n* Because workshops and the symposium will be in a classroom or banquet hall setting\, audio quality cannot be guaranteed.  It is expected to be acceptable. \nSorry no refunds. \nNOTE:  Registrations for virtual less than 48 hours in advance may not receive a webinar link prior to the event.  If you do not receive a link within 48 hours of registrations\, please email  crab@chabsa.org.  Do not wait until the day of the event. \nSorry no refunds. \nRecorded sessions and slide decks that have been authorized can be found on our partner\, the AHMP Cyber Chapter website www.ahmpcyber.org under the library tab.  Please join in on time to hear how to access transcripts. \nFollow ChABSA Facebook\, Twitter\, and LinkedIn \nFor non-ChABSA members to access your event history/transcript of events you have attended through the Chesapeake Area Biological Safety Association (ChABSA); \n\nGo to www.chabsa.org\nCursor over the “membership sign-up” tab at the top and choose individual membership\nUse the following discount code (this only works for ABSA Affiliate membership) “ABSAAffliate”\nPick ABSA Affiliate (the $5.00 fee will be waived on the next screen)\nFill in the form and select “confirm contribution” at the bottom\nOn the next page verify your information and hit “continue”\nYour registration will be reviewed and authorized typically within 48 hours.  You will not be able to access your information until this is done.\nAfter you are authorized you can login.  If you do not have authorization after 48 hours\, please email crab@chabsa.org to check the status.  Do not email prior to this.\nAfter logging in\, a “members only” tab will appear at the top of the page.
URL:https://absa.org/event/2023-chabsa-annual-symposium-and-pre-symposium-courses/
LOCATION:Universities at Shady Grove\, 9630 Gudelsky Dr\, Rockville\, MD\, 20850\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliate
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230524
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SUMMARY:03. Fundamentals of Microbiology and Infectious Disease
DESCRIPTION:03. Fundamentals of Microbiology and Infectious Disease\nA distance learning opportunity\nMay 16 and 23\, 2023\n12:30 – 3:00pm (CDT) \nDownload Brochure (pdf 639KB)Register NowRegistration must be completed 2 business days prior to the start of the webinar. \nFundamentals 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. \nOBJECTIVESUpon completion of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine different microorganisms and their pathogenicity\nRestate the various modes of transmission of microbial pathogens\nCorrelate the host response to microbial infections\nDevelop a basis of understanding for various environmental survival trends\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nAll Safety Professionals\nNew Biosafety Professionals\nLaboratory Workers\n\nCOURSE FACULTYThe webinar will be presented by James Klenner\, MSc\, MPH\, MPA\, RBP(ABSA)\, CBSP(ABSA)\, Ball State University\, Muncie\, Indiana. \nCONTACT HOURSThis course has been approved for 0.75 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 6.00 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. \nThis webinar will be two 2.5-hour webinar sessions on Tuesday\, May 16\, and Tuesday\, May 23\, 2023\, at 12:30pm (CDT).  For the webinar\, you should plan on logging in at 12:15 pm (CDT) on May 16 and May 23. You are required to attend the webinar sessions\, complete the pre-course and post course assessments\, and complete the evaluation in order 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. \nRegistration must be completed 2 business days prior to the start of the webinar.\nTips for a Successful ABSA Webinar (PDF)COURSE FEES\nABSA Members $225 USD\nNonmembers $360 USD \nTo 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 5-hours of interactive instruction from a well-respected subject matter expert. \nGroup Discount:\n10% off each registration for 3-4 participants from the same organization\n20% off each registration for 5-9 participants from the same organization\n30% off each registration for 10 or more participants from the same organization\nContact the ABSA office to register your group \n\nTo 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 approximately one week prior to the course. Substitutions allowed with notice by 4/18/2023. There is a 15% processing fee for cancellations prior to 4/18/2023. Cancellations between 4/18/2023 and 4/25/2023 will be refunded at 50% of the course fee. No refunds after 4/25/2023. \nThe 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. \nQUESTIONSPlease direct questions about this course to:\nKariAnn DeServi\, MEd\nDirector of Education\, ABSA\n866.425.1385 / education@absa.org
URL:https://absa.org/event/03-fundamentals-of-microbiology-and-infectious-disease/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:ABSA-Sponsored,Online Education,Webinar
ORGANIZER;CN="ABSA International":MAILTO:info@absa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230511T160000
DTSTAMP:20230323T144302Z
CREATED:20230317T124942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T144302Z
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SUMMARY:10. Q&A Infectious Substance Shipping
DESCRIPTION:Q&A Infectious Substance Shipping\nA distance learning opportunity\nMay 11\, 2023\n1:00 – 4:00pm (CDT) \nDownload Brochure (pdf 639KB)Register NowRegistration must be completed 2 business days prior to the start of the webinar. \nQ&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. \nOBJECTIVESUpon completion of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize the recent changes to the regulations affecting the shipment of infectious substances\nAnswer frequently asked questions related to infectious substance shipping\nLocate contact information and familiarity with regulatory experts able to assist with future questions or shipping challenges\nIdentify the answers to detailed shipping questions and advanced topics that are not usually addressed in basic dangerous goods shipping courses\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTENDThis webinar is designed for people who are familiar with infectious substance shipping regulations and who have completed previous certification training. Participants should have experience with classifying\, packaging\, marking\, and labeling infectious substance shipments. The expert panel will address questions and engage in detailed discussions with the assumption that all participants have a basic understanding and experience with IATA and DOT infectious substance shipping regulations. Depending on your employer and hazmat job function\, this webinar could serve as refresher training. An electronic test will be administered as part of this course. ABSA cannot certify any participant for shipping. Only the participant’s employer may certify that the individual is trained. \nCOURSE FACULTYThe webinar will be presented by Eric Cook\, MPH\, Sandia National Laboratories\, Albuquerque\, New Mexico. \nCONTACT HOURSThis 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 3.50 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. \nThis webinar will be a 3-hour session on Thursday\, May 11\, 2023\, at 1:00pm CDT. For the webinar\, you should plan on logging in 15 minutes ahead of the start of each session. You are required to attend the webinar session\, complete the pre-course and post-course assessments\, and complete the evaluation in order 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. \nRegistration must be completed 2 business days prior to the start of the webinar. \nTips for a Successful ABSA Webinar (PDF)COURSE FEES\nABSA Members $165 USD\nNonmembers $278 USD \nTo 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 3 hours of interactive instruction from a well-respected subject matter expert. \nRegistration deadline: registration closes 48 hours before the start of the webinar. \nGroup Discount:\n10% off each registration for 3-4 participants from the same organization\n20% off each registration for 5-9 participants from the same organization\n30% off each registration for 10 or more participants from the same organization\nContact the ABSA office to register your group \n\nTo 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 the week of the course. Substitutions will be allowed with notice by 4/20/2023. There is a 15% processing fee for cancellations prior to 4/27/2023. Cancellations between 4/27/2023 and 5/4/2023 will be refunded at 50% of the course fee. No refunds after 5/4/2023.  \nThe 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. \nQUESTIONSPlease direct questions about this course to:\nKariAnn DeServi\, MEd\nDirector of Education\, ABSA International\n866.425.1385 / education@absa.org
URL:https://absa.org/event/10-qa-infectious-substance-shipping-2023/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:ABSA-Sponsored,Online Education,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="ABSA International":MAILTO:info@absa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230505T120000
DTSTAMP:20230220T150519Z
CREATED:20230220T150519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T150519Z
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SUMMARY:SEBSA Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Southeastern Biosafety Association invites you to join us in Atlanta for informative talks\, helpful tours\, and of course networking with other Biosafety professionals.
URL:https://absa.org/event/sebsa-symposium/
CATEGORIES:Affiliate
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230501T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230504T163000
DTSTAMP:20230330T194226Z
CREATED:20230330T194226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T194226Z
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SUMMARY:BSL-3 Operations\, Maintenance\, and Verification (ANSI Z9.14) Training
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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 related to the ventilation system features of BSL-3/ABSL-3 facilities. Z9.14 is the only guidance document that provides a methodology to verify ventilation systems in such facilities. The standard provides a risk-based approach to reaching containment goals appropriate to the risk of the agent and the laboratory activity. This course will provide a complete overview of the standard as well as provide practical hands-on training on how to assemble the team\, perform the test methodology\, and determine the suitability of example BSL-3/ABSL-3 facilities based on risk assessment. \nHeld at our UCI National BSL-3 Training Lab with full testing functionality and equipment\, this course is suitable for BSL-3 laboratory managers\, biosafety professionals\, facilities managers\, architects\, engineers and commissioning agents.
URL:https://absa.org/event/bsl-3-operations-maintenance-and-verification-ansi-z9-14-training/
LOCATION:UC Irvine BSL-3 Training Center\, 4600 Health Sciences Rd.\, Irvine\, CA\, 92697\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-ABSA-Sponsored
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230428T170000
DTSTAMP:20230125T142651Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T142651Z
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SUMMARY:BSL-3 Spring Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION:Monday: Tours of ASU Biodesign Institute and the Walton Center for Planetary Health \nTuesday-Wednesday: BSL-3 Design and Operations \nThursday-Friday: BSL-3 Practices and Procedures
URL:https://absa.org/event/bsl-3-spring-seminar-series/
LOCATION:Arizona State Public Health Laboratory\, 250 N 17th Ave\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85007\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eagleson Institute":MAILTO:eagleson@eagleson.org
GEO:33.4506117;-112.0966969
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T130000
DTSTAMP:20230125T142933Z
CREATED:20230125T142933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T142933Z
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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of BSL-3:  Virtual
DESCRIPTION:Topics include:  BSL-1\, BSL-2\, BSL3 Differences; Guidelines and Resources; PPE; Disinfection; Biosafety Cabinets
URL:https://absa.org/event/fundamentals-of-bsl-3-virtual/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eagleson Institute":MAILTO:eagleson@eagleson.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230420
DTSTAMP:20230323T144316Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T144316Z
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SUMMARY:07. Train-the-Trainer: Beyond the Basics
DESCRIPTION:07. Train-the-Trainer: Beyond the Basics\nA distance learning opportunity\nApril 12 and 19\, 2023\n1:00 – 3:00pm (CDT) \nDownload Brochure (pdf 664KB)Register NowRegistration must be completed 2 business days prior to the start of the webinar. \nTrain-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. \nThis 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. \nThe webinar will be led by a training manager with 25 years’ experience designing and developing educational experiences for private and public clients. \nOBJECTIVESUpon completion of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nIncorporate a variety of interactive tools to engage your audience\nUtilize a simple planning tool as the foundation for presentations\nWrite learner personas to effectively meet the needs of your audience\nUse technology to create active learning situations\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nSafety professionals in government\, industry\, academic and other institutions/organization\nWhile anyone who creates and/or delivers instructor-led training will benefit from this webinar\, the target audience is individuals who have previous experience conducting or training.\n\nCOURSE FACULTYThe webinar will be presented by Karin S. Wasler\, Training and Development Manager\, University of California—Los Angeles Environment\, Health and Safety\, Los Angeles\, California. \nCONTACT HOURSThis course has been approved for 0.5 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 4.50 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. \nThis webinar will be two 2-hour sessions on Wednesday\, April 12 and Wednesday\, April 19\, 2023\, at 1:00 pm (CDT). For the webinar sessions\, you should plan on logging in at 12:45 pm (CDT). You are required to attend the webinar session\, 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. \nRegistration must be completed 2 business days prior to the start of the webinar. \nTips for a Successful ABSA Webinar (PDF)COURSE FEES\nABSA Members $225 USD\nNonmembers $360 USD \nTo 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 4 hours of interactive instruction from a well-respected subject matter expert. \nGroup Discount:\n10% off each registration for 3-4 participants from the same organization\n20% off each registration for 5-9 participants from the same organization\n30% off each registration for 10 or more participants from the same organization\nContact the ABSA office to register your group \n\nTo 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 3/15/2023. There is a 15% processing fee for cancellations prior to 3/22/2023. Cancellations between 3/22/2023 and 3/29/2023 will be refunded at 50% of the course fee. No refunds after 3/29/2023. \nThe 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. \nQUESTIONSPlease direct questions about this course to:\nKariAnn DeServi\, MEd\nDirector of Education\, ABSA\n866.425.1385 / education@absa.org
URL:https://absa.org/event/07-train-the-trainer-beyond-the-basics/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:ABSA-Sponsored,Online Education,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="ABSA International":MAILTO:info@absa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230410T130000
DTSTAMP:20230317T112209Z
CREATED:20230316T212216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T112209Z
UID:10000256-1681117200-1681131600@absa.org
SUMMARY:Environmental Health and Safety Academy II
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, March 27\, 2023 – Friday\, April 10\, 2023\n  \nNew attendees are welcome!  Participation in Part I (held in spring 2022) is not required to enroll in this course.\n \n  \nAbout the Course\nThe 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! \nWho Should Attend  \nThe course is developed especially for health and safety professionals\, particularly individuals charged with maintaining the health and safety of their faculty\, staff\, students\, and visitors.  This course is helpful to anyone new to the health and safety field regardless of the industry. Experienced health and safety professionals new to the academic or government sector will find this course incredibly beneficial. \nCertificates of Attendance and CEUs will be awarded by SWCOEH. \nCertified Public Health (CPH): This CPH activity: Environmental Health and Safety Academy Training Course\, has been approved. Up to 1.0 CPH Recertification Credits may be earned at this event. Visit \nCPH Activity Finder to review the activity and contact info@nbphe.org with any questions. \nABIH® Diplomates may claim and apply CM credit for participation in this course. See http://www.abih.org/maintain-certification/cm-credit-education-events for more information. \nSafety Professionals may claim and apply CEU credit for participation in this course. Please refer to your safety certification requirements at https://www.bcsp.org/ \nCourse participation will be monitored by SWCOEH as to meet CEU provider standards.
URL:https://absa.org/event/environmental-health-and-safety-academy-ii/2023-04-10/
CATEGORIES:Non-ABSA-Sponsored
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health":MAILTO:serena.holguin@uth.tmc.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230413
DTSTAMP:20230327T173804Z
CREATED:20230215T161428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T173804Z
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SUMMARY:09. Occupational Health: An Overview
DESCRIPTION:09. Occupational Health: An Overview\nA distance learning opportunity\nApril 5\, 2023\n11:00am – 1:30pm (CDT)\nApril 12\, 2023\n10:00am – 12:30pm (CDT) \nDownload Brochure (pdf 668KB)Register NowRegistration must be completed 2 business days prior to the start of the webinar. \nOccupational 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). \nOBJECTIVESUpon completion of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nDescribe the key components of an occupational health program\nName occupational health hazards found in the research or laboratory environments\nIdentify approaches to using risk assessment to prioritize prevention efforts\nRecognize specific strategies for illness and injury prevention across the pre- to post-exposure continuum\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nNew & Experienced Biosafety and Biosecurity Professionals\nLaboratory Management and Lab Workers\nPrincipal Investigators\nOccupational Health Professionals\nInfection Control Practitioners\nEnvironmental Health and Safety Professionals\nPublic Health Laboratory Professionals\nAnimal Facility Managers\n\nCOURSE FACULTYThe webinar will be presented by Michelle Kom Gochnour\, MN\, RN\, COHN-S\, Senior Occupational Health and Safety Consultant\, Research\, Seattle Children’s\, Seattle\, Washington. \nCONTACT HOURSThis course has been approved for 0.75 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 5.50 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. \nThis webinar will be two 2.5-hour sessions on Wednesday\, March 29\, 2023\, 11:00 am(CDT) and April 5\, 2023\, 10:00am (CDT). For the webinar\, you should plan on logging in 15 minutes ahead of the start of each session. You are required to attend the webinar sessions\, complete the pre-course and post course assessments\, and complete the evaluation in order 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. \nRegistration must be completed 2 business days prior to the start of the webinar. \nTips for a Successful ABSA Webinar (PDF)COURSE FEES\nABSA Members $225 USD\nNonmembers $360 USD \nTo 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 5 hours of interactive instruction from a well-respected subject matter expert. \nGroup Discount:\n10% off each registration for 3-4 participants from the same organization\n20% off each registration for 5-9 participants from the same organization\n30% off each registration for 10 or more participants from the same organization\nContact the ABSA office to register your group \n\nTo 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 3/1/2023. There is a 15% processing fee for cancellations prior to 3/1/2023. Cancellations between 3/8/2023 and 3/15/2023 will be refunded at 50% of the course fee. No refunds after 3/15/2023. \nThe 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. \nQUESTIONSPlease direct questions about this course to:\nKariAnn DeServi\, MEd\nDirector of Education\, ABSA\n866.425.1385 / education@absa.org
URL:https://absa.org/event/09-occupational-health-an-overview/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:ABSA-Sponsored,Online Education,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="ABSA International":MAILTO:info@absa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230405
DTSTAMP:20240820T175340Z
CREATED:20230306T181425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T175340Z
UID:10000246-1680480000-1680652799@absa.org
SUMMARY:Harvard Yale Biosafety Symposium 2023
DESCRIPTION:Registration now Open for the 2023 Harvard/ Yale Biosafety Symposium – April 3-4\, 2023! \nClick Here to Register: Harvard Yale Symposium 2023 | Harvard Medical School \nThe 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 internationally recognized public health leader and epidemiologist in infectious disease and special pathogen preparedness and response. We will also feature three interactive panels on Gain of Function research\, Gene Therapy Clinical Trials\, and containment of Risk Group 3 pathogens in lab\, animal\, and arthropod facilities. Presentations on procedures and equipment that generate contamination in clinical\, diagnostic and research laboratories and laboratory-associated infections will be provided. \nThe full agenda and speaker list is on the registration website! \nHYS 2023 is targeted to Biosafety Officers and related Environmental Health and Safety Professionals\, laboratory researchers and staff from diagnostic and clinical laboratories; Institutional Biosafety Committee members; Institutional Review Board members; Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee members and Animal Care and Use professionals\, and Infection Preventionists. \nAs this event is affiliated with the New England Biological Safety Association (NEBSA)\, it qualifies for CEU points automatically through the American Biological Safety Association (ABSA) International. \nWe look forward to seeing you on April 3-4\, 2023\, at Harvard Medical School or virtually.
URL:https://absa.org/event/harvard-yale-biosafety-symposium-2023/
CATEGORIES:Affiliate
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T193000
DTSTAMP:20240823T131851Z
CREATED:20230220T150626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T131851Z
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SUMMARY:MABSA Hybrid Dinner Meeting
DESCRIPTION:MABSA is pleased to announce our upcoming biosafety hybrid dinner meeting.  Please register and pay at www.mabsa.org. \nPlease RSVP by February 10\, 2023 for in person attendance\, and indicate any dietary restrictions. \nMembers 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. \nColumbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) \nCommons Room (10th floor) \nAllan Rosenfield Building AKA Mailman School of Public Health (MSPH) \n722 West 168th St. \nNew York\, NY 10032 \nAgenda \n5:30 pm – 6:20 pm \nAn inordinate fondness for viruses \nVincent Racaniello\, Ph.D.\, Columbia University Higgins Professor of Microbiology & Immunology \n6:30 pm – 6:45pm \nColumbia University Biosafety Program overview and challenges \nChristopher Aston\, Ph.D.\, Chief Biosafety Officer and Director\, Biological Safety Programs\, EHS\, Columbia University \n6.45 pm – 7.30 pm \nChrornobyl: An environmental\, ecological and radiological disaster \nNorman Kleiman Ph.D.\, Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Sciences\, Columbia University \nDirection: CUIMC is served by MTA subway lines for the A\, C and 1 trains at the West 168th St. Stop.  Street parking is very limited. Pay parking ($29) is offered in the hospital visitors lot at the adjacent New York Presbyterian Hospital facility (115 Fort Washington Ave\, New York\, NY 10032). \n— \nThank you for your support! \nMid-Atlantic Biological Safety Association (MABSA)
URL:https://absa.org/event/mabsa-hybrid-dinner-meeting/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Atlantic Biological Safety Association (MABSA)":MAILTO:council@mabsa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230303T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230303T170000
DTSTAMP:20230207T160046Z
CREATED:20230207T155908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230207T160046Z
UID:10000235-1677857400-1677862800@absa.org
SUMMARY:BioRisk Reduction Bloodborne Pathogens Training Tier I & II (Laboratory Personnel and Laboratory Management)
DESCRIPTION:Tier I Approved for 0.125 CM points 23-2280 \nTier II Awaiting ABSA Response for CM points \nBasic 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) \nGroup and organizational rates are available. Contact us via our website for more information regarding group and organizational rates. \nEnroll 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 \nIn Tier I we teach our audience about the basics of occupational risks due to BBP. This course provides specialized and in-depth training that meets the requirements of US 29 CFR 1910.1030 for all professions\, (except healthcare and laboratory workers who also require Tier II Training below). Within all Tiers of our BBP course\, our audience is led by an infectious disease expert(s) with experience teaching how to mitigate the risks of exposure to BBP. Topics covered include but are not limited too: \n\nEmployer Requirements within U.S. Code of Federal Regulation (29 CFR 1910.1030) to provide a safe work environment in regard to BBP\nThe basics of BBP discovery\, routes of transmission\, prevention of exposure (pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical)\, symptoms/onset of infection\, and post-exposure procedures\nBegin to Identify workplace procedures that can result in exposure to BBP\nHow to implement controls to mitigate exposures to workplace BBP\nAreas of residual risk within ECP procedures\nElements required within a written ECP\nPersonal Protective Equipment Requirements\nHow to implement controls to mitigate exposures to workplace BBP\nAreas of residual risk within ECP procedures\n\nIn Tier II we build upon the lessons in Tier I and tailor the training for research/laboratory personnel and management. This Training is required for Research and Clinical Laboratories\, Meets OSHA’s Requirement for Annual Training for individuals working in an HIV and HBV Research Laboratory (up to (A)BSL4). After completing the course participants will understand: \n\nFacility and behavioral requirements\nRequirements with labeling of hazards\nRequirements for workplace controls when performing manipulations with bloodborne pathogens\nEffective and safe spill response\nEffective and safe sharps practices\nProhibited behaviors and practices
URL:https://absa.org/event/biorisk-reduction-bloodborne-pathogens-training-tier-i-ii-laboratory-personnel-and-laboratory-management/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioRisk Reduction":MAILTO:bioriskreduction@bioriskreduction.com
GEO:5.7204304;100.4802732
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T150000
DTSTAMP:20221130T040704Z
CREATED:20221130T040704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T040704Z
UID:10000220-1676977200-1676991600@absa.org
SUMMARY:ARS2V. Agricultural Risk Assessment
DESCRIPTION: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\, they present a real threat to the animals and environment surrounding the laboratory. Additionally\, the risk of these “safe” agents will be discussed in the context of the emerging/re-emerging agents that are just as likely to be present in veterinary clinical laboratory or necropsy spaces as in human healthcare settings. The focus of the course will be on the critical aspects of agricultural risk assessment that differ from other described processes: the potential economic impact on local or regional animal and plant morbidity and mortality; and the international trade implications of disease presence in the country.
URL:https://absa.org/event/ars2v-agricultural-risk-assessment/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABSA-Sponsored,Online Education,USDA/ARS,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="ABSA International":MAILTO:info@absa.org
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230217T150000
DTSTAMP:20220921T182644Z
CREATED:20220709T130139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T182644Z
UID:10000204-1676628000-1676646000@absa.org
SUMMARY:4V. BSL-3 Design and Operations: Lessons from the Trenches
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 17\, 2023\, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT \n4V. BSL-3 Design and Operations: Lessons from the Trenches \nMatt Anderson\, PhD\, RBP(ABSA)\, CBSP(ABSA)\, University of Nebraska—Lincoln\, Lincoln\, NB \nMany 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 operation of the lab\, and ongoing maintenance costs. When planning and designing these facilities\, it is essential to consider the costs and other needs (e.g.\, staffing and procedures) associated with maintaining these facilities over the long term. This course will present lessons learned by the instructor from experiences related to the design\, operation\, and maintenance of a variety of high-containment laboratories (BSL-3\, ABSL-3\, etc.). Lab design parameters\, utility requirements\, maintenance and operation best practices\, and tips and tricks will be shared with participants through lectures\, small group discussions\, and case studies. \nObjectives: \n\nRestate the components and requirements for managing a BSL-3 facility\nSummarize the potential pitfalls and mistakes in lab design and operations\nDescribe the best practices in preventative maintenance for BSL-3 facilities\n\nSuggested Background:   Fundamentals of Biosafety\, Biosafety Level 3 Design and Operations \nTarget Audience:                  All Safety Professionals\, Facilities Maintenance Staff \nAudience Level:                     Basic \nCourse Length:                      4 hours (one 4-hour live session with a 60-minute break)
URL:https://absa.org/event/4v-bsl-3-design-and-operations-lessons-from-the-trenches/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABSA Conference,ABSA-Sponsored,Online Education,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="ABSA International":MAILTO:info@absa.org
GEO:37.09024;-95.712891
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230224
DTSTAMP:20230213T202434Z
CREATED:20220929T152349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230213T202434Z
UID:10000212-1676505600-1677196799@absa.org
SUMMARY:01. Arthropod Research\, Containment\, Biosafety and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:01. Arthropod Research\, Containment\, Biosafety and Beyond\nA distance learning opportunity\nFebruary 16 and 23\, 2023\n1:30 – 3:30pm (CST) \nDownload Brochure (pdf 683KB)Register NowRegistration must be completed 1 business day prior to the start of the training.\nRegistrations received after will receive access to the recording only. \nArthropod Research\, Containment\, Biosafety and Beyond is a webinar that will aid researchers\, greenhouse personnel\, engineers\, and anyone who is currently designing or renovating a space or involved in or planning arthropod research. The webinar will review the applicable regulations impacting arthropod research\, permitting requirements\, human exposure concerns\, technologies and the containment and environmental considerations of rearing\, containing\, and devitalizing insects. It will also cover how to perform a risk assessment\, operational work practices and arthropod containment levels (ACL) 1 through 4 design requirements. At the conclusion\, participants will understand the basics of arthropod research. \nOBJECTIVESUpon completion of this webinar\, participants will be able to: \n\nRecognize the need to do arthropod research\nRestate the requirements/regulations that affect arthropod research\nIdentify concepts related to insectary design\nExplain how to perform a risk assessment\nReview the requirements for arthropod containment: ACL 1-4\nIdentify the operational requirements for arthropod research\nSummarize the challenges and risks of working with genetically modified organisms\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nBiosafety professionals\, greenhouse personnel\, engineers\, and researchers in government\, industry\, academic and other institutions/organizations\nAnyone who regularly communicates about biosafety with the public or non-biosafety professionals\n\nCOURSE FACULTYThe webinar will be presented by Janet Griffiths\, BASF\, Durham\, NC\, and Deborah Howard\, MPH\, CBSP(ABSA)\, BASF\, Durham\, NC \nCONTACT HOURSThis course has been approved for 0.5 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 4.50 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. \nThis webinar will be two\, 2-hour sessions on Thursday\, February 16 and Thursday\, February 23\, 2023\, at 1:30 pm CST. For the webinar sessions\, you should plan on logging in at 1:15 pm (CST) both days. You are required to attend the two 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. \nTips for a Successful ABSA Webinar (PDF)COURSE FEES\nABSA Members $225 USD\nNonmembers $360 USD \nTo 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 4-hours of interactive instruction from a well-respected subject matter expert. \nGroup Discount:\n10% off each registration for 3-4 participants from the same organization\n20% off each registration for 5-9 participants from the same organization\n30% off each registration for 10 or more participants from the same organization\nContact the ABSA office to register your group \n\nTo 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 1/19/2023. There is a 15% processing fee for cancellations prior to 1/19/2023. Cancellations between 1/19/2023 and 1/26/2023 will be refunded at 50% of the course fee. No refunds after 1/26/2023. \nThe 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. \nQUESTIONSPlease direct questions about this course to:\nKariAnn DeServi\, MEd\nDirector of Education\, ABSA\n866.425.1385 / education@absa.org
URL:https://absa.org/event/01-arthropod-research-containment-biosafety-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:ABSA-Sponsored,Online Education,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="ABSA International":MAILTO:info@absa.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230210
DTSTAMP:20221222T154917Z
CREATED:20220824T211012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221222T154917Z
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SUMMARY:USDA ARS 7th International Biosafety & Biocontainment Hybrid Symposium
DESCRIPTION:USDA ARS 7th International\nBiosafety & Biocontainment Hybrid Symposium:\nBiorisk Management in Modern Agriculture \nFebruary 6-9\, 2023\nRenaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel\nBaltimore\, Maryland \n    Valuable professional development courses\n    2½ days of scientific presentations\n    Exhibits showcasing the latest agricultural biosafety\, biosecurity\, and biocontainment products and services\n    Network with professionals from the biosafety\, biosecurity\, and scientific research industries\, organizations\, and agencies\n    Attendees may register for the in-person event or the virtual event \nApproximately 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\, commercial\, research\, and governmental sectors.
URL:https://absa.org/event/usda-ars-7th-international-biosafety-biocontainment-hybrid-symposium-biorisk-management-in-modern-agriculture/
LOCATION:Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel\, 202 E Pratt St\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230203
DTSTAMP:20221130T040451Z
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SUMMARY:ARS1V. Plant Pathology and Containment
DESCRIPTION: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. The plant diseases caused by insects section will focus on insect damage and insect disease and on how insects are the most important vectors of plant viruses and the main means of the spread of many plant pathogens. The Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) began using a new permitting system in 2021-22 for several USDA programs: Plant Protection Quarantine (PPQ)\, Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS)\, and Veterinary Services (VS). This section will provide an overview of what to expect when utilizing the new system to apply for imported soil and plant pest and pathogen permits and advise how the phase-out of permits already in its predecessor ePermits will be managed and new features incorporated into eFile will be covered. Another section on decontamination of greenhouses\, and solid and liquid waste will occur.
URL:https://absa.org/event/ars1v-plant-pathology-and-containment/
LOCATION:Zoom\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABSA-Sponsored,Online Education,USDA/ARS,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230125T160000
DTSTAMP:20240115T234627Z
CREATED:20221109T021549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240115T234627Z
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SUMMARY:02. Updating Your Preparedness Toolbox for Future Outbreaks or Pandemics
DESCRIPTION:02. Updating Your Preparedness Toolbox for Future Outbreaks or Pandemics\nA roundtable discussion\nJanuary 25\, 2023\n2:00 – 4:00pm (CST) \nDownload Brochure (pdf 314KB)Register NowWhat’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. \nCurrent diseases to be discussed: \n\nEbola\nMonkeypox\nPoliovirus\nAfrican Swine Fever (ASF)\nAvian Influenza\nTriple Threat (RSV\, Influenza\, COVID)\n\nOBJECTIVESUpon completion of this roundtable\, participants will be able to: \n\nIdentify the challenges faced by biosafety and public health professionals during an infectious disease emergency\nDescribe the responses to challenges that may be applicable to their own institution\nRestate the steps to take when adjusting an institution’s procedures or policies\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND\nAll biosafety and public health professionals in government\, industry\, academic and other institutions/organizations\nAnyone involved in decision making during pandemic or other emergency situations\n\nCOURSE FACULTYThe roundtable panelists will be: \n\nChristina Egan\, PhD\, CBSP(ABSA)\, Wadsworth Center\, New York State Department of Health\, Menands\, NY\nJulie Johnson\, PhD\, CBSP(ABSA)\, Kansas State University–Biosecurity Research Institute\, Manhattan\, KS\nJessica McCormick-Ell\, PhD\, RBP(ABSA)\, CBSP(ABSA)\, National Institutes of Health\, Bethesda\, MD\nBecky McGirr\, MSc\, RBP(ABSA)\, Sanofi\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada\nChanning Sheets\, MS\, RBP(ABSA)\, Cal OSHA\, San Francisco\, CA\n\nCONTACT HOURSThis 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. \nThis roundtable discussion will be one\, 2-hour session on Wednesday\, January 25\, 2023\, at 2:00 pm (CST). For the session\, you should plan on logging in at 1:45 pm (CST). You are required to attend the roundtable session\, 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. \nTips for a Successful ABSA Webinar (PDF)COURSE FEES\nABSA Members FREE\nNonmembers $185 USD \nTo 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. \nGroup Discount:\n10% off each registration for 3-4 participants from the same organization\n20% off each registration for 5-9 participants from the same organization\n30% off each registration for 10 or more participants from the same organization\nContact the ABSA office to register your group \n\nTo 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 12/28/2022. There is a 15% processing fee for cancellations prior to 12/28/2022. Cancellations between 12/28/2022 and 1/5/2023 will be refunded at 50% of the course fee. No refunds after 1/5/2023. \nThe 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. \nQUESTIONSPlease direct questions about this course to:\nKariAnn DeServi\, MEd\nDirector of Education\, ABSA\n866.425.1385 / education@absa.org
URL:https://absa.org/event/02-updating-your-preparedness-toolbox-for-future-outbreaks-or-pandemics/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:ABSA-Sponsored,Online Education,Webinar
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ORGANIZER;CN="ABSA International":MAILTO:info@absa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T200000
DTSTAMP:20221206T211528Z
CREATED:20221206T192743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T211528Z
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SUMMARY:Managing hazardous and biohazardous materials/waste in the laboratory setting
DESCRIPTION:ChABSA Technical Seminar Announcement\nReturn to Hybrid – In Person and Virtual Option\nJake Giovanucci of Triumvirate Environmental \nWill present on: \n“Managing hazardous and biohazardous materials/waste in the laboratory setting” \nLaboratories 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. \nClick here to register (remember to login first to get member pricing) \nDATE: January 10\, 2023 \nWHERE: Astra Zeneca\, 1 Medimmune Way\, Gaithersburg\, MD – OR – Virtual platform (GoToWebinar) \nTIME: 6:00 PM registration\, Dinner 6:15\, Presentation 6:45 All times Eastern and are estimates \nCOST: ChABSA members early bird (by 1/4/23) $20 (remember to login prior to registering)\, $25 regular\, Non-Members\, $25/$30 \nNOTE: Registrations for virtual less than 48 hours in advance may not receive a webinar link prior to the event. If you do not receive a link within 48 hours of registrations\, please email crab@chabsa.org. Do not wait until the day of the event. \nSorry no refunds. \nRecorded sessions and slide decks that have been authorized can be found on our partner\, the AHMP Cyber Chapter website www.ahmpcyber.org under the library tab. Please join in on time to hear how to access transcripts.
URL:https://absa.org/event/managing-hazardous-and-biohazardous-materials-waste-in-the-laboratory-setting/
LOCATION:Astra Zeneca\, 1 Medimmune Way\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 1 Medimmune Way\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, United States
CATEGORIES:Affiliate
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ORGANIZER;CN="Chesapeake Area Biological Safety Association (ChABSA)":MAILTO:crab@chabsa.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221202T103000
DTSTAMP:20221130T182522Z
CREATED:20221130T182305Z
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SUMMARY:History of Biosafety and Biowarfare
DESCRIPTION:$10\n0.125 ABSA CM points #22-2256 \nSign-Up Here \nDid you know Biosafety is a Direct Effect of Biowarfare? \nLearn how: \n\nBiosafety 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.\nThe discovery of insulin is related to the Profession of Biosafety\nThe development of Bioweapons led to the Creation of the Biosafety Profession\nThe Roots of the American Biological Safety Association ABSA International\nBiological Microorganisms could still today be used or developed for nefarious purposes\nThe origins of the CDC and NIH\nStanford University has played a role in the development of the Biosafety Profession\n\nPresenters: \nDr. Ryan McAllister PhD\, MS\, BS\, BM (IFBA)\, RBP (ABSA)\nCEO/President of BioRisk Reduction\nAssistant Biosafety Officer Stanford University \nMr. Ryan Houser MPH\, MS\, NRAEMT\nTeam Member BioRisk Reduction\nResearch Associate King’s College London
URL:https://absa.org/event/history-of-biosafety-and-biowarfare/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Non-ABSA-Sponsored
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ORGANIZER;CN="BioRisk Reduction":MAILTO:bioriskreduction@bioriskreduction.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T193000
DTSTAMP:20221028T153126Z
CREATED:20221028T152933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221028T153126Z
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SUMMARY:MABSA Hybrid Dinner Meeting: COVID19 Vaccine Development in the Context of High Containment
DESCRIPTION:MABSA is pleased to announce our upcoming biosafety hybrid dinner meeting. \nPresentation:  COVID19 Vaccine Development in the Context of High Containment \nSpeaker:  Brian J. O’Shea\, Ph.D.\, CBSP\, SM(NRCM)\, Associate Director – High Containment Operations\, Pfizer Vaccine Research & Development \nLocation: University of Pennsylvania\, 3401 Walnut Street (3160 Chestnut Street GPS address)\, Philadelphia\, PA 19104
URL:https://absa.org/event/mabsa-hybrid-dinner-meeting-covid19-vaccine-development-in-the-context-of-high-containment/
LOCATION:University of Pennsylvania
CATEGORIES:Affiliate,COVID-19
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mid-Atlantic Biological Safety Association (MABSA)":MAILTO:council@mabsa.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221020
DTSTAMP:20220503T130258Z
CREATED:20211028T200817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T130258Z
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SUMMARY:65th Annual Biosafety and Biosecurity Hybrid Conference
DESCRIPTION:Intensive professional development courses to educate and inspire\nThree 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\nIn-person exhibits showcasing the latest in laboratory biosafety and biosecurity products and services\nInvaluable networking opportunities to share and learn from other biosafety and biosecurity professionals\nAttendees may register for the in-person event or the virtual event
URL:https://absa.org/event/65th-annual-biosafety-and-biosecurity-conference/
LOCATION:Wisconin Center\, 400 W Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABSA Conference,ABSA-Sponsored,Featured
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ORGANIZER;CN="ABSA International":MAILTO:info@absa.org
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