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  • History of Biosafety and Biowarfare

    Online

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

    $10

  • Harvard Yale Biosafety Symposium 2023

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

    $3 – $275

  • Environmental Health and Safety Academy II

    Environmental Health and Safety Academy II

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

    $425.00

  • SEBSA Symposium

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

    $50

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

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

  • MABSA 35th ANNUAL HYBRID BIOSAFETY SYMPOSIUM

    MABSA is pleased to announce our upcoming 35th Annual Hybrid Biosafety Symposium.  Please register and pay at www.mabsa.org. DATE: Thursday, June 15, 2023 **In-person registration deadline is 05/31/2023.** LOCATION: Merck & Company, Inc. (Rahway, NJ) AGENDA 8:10am - 8:30 am -- ABSA update Lou Ann Burnett, MS, CBSP(ABSA), Past President of ABSA 8:30 am – 9:20 am -- “Lessons from a Vial” - Bio-Inventories: Compliance or Catastrophe Eric Lewis, PhD, Merck Senior Specialist, Safety and Environment, West Point, PA  Greg Moyer, RBP, Associate Director, Global Safety and Environment 9:20 am - 10:10 am -- Application of Biosafety Protocols for the Study of Cancer Ana [...]

  • ChABSA Hybrid Technical Seminar: Empirical Research in Biosafety: Filling Key Data Gaps

    Virtual +1 more

    Empirical Research in Biosafety: Filling Key Data Gaps Presented By: Rocco Casagrande, Ph.D., Executive Chairman, Gryphon Scientific In this session, we will present data from our empirical work in biosafety and our work exploiting existing data sets to inform biosafety. We will discuss our methodological framework for studying aerosols generated by laboratory accidents, and present information on the aerosols produced by dropping microtiter plates and tissue culture flasks. Also in the physical sciences, we will present data on the rate that conical centrifuge tubes leak and the frequency that splashes occur when opening microcentrifuge tubes via various opening methods. We will discuss the [...]

    $35.00 – $45.00

  • The Importance of Biosecurity for Public Health and Safety

    Virtual

    The SWCOEH Industrial Hygiene Seminar Series is presented by industrial hygienists, safety professionals, and other public health professionals to discuss emerging issues, trends in technology, current research, and applicable tools for use in the field. Industry professionals and academic experts provide practical lessons in management, equipment, compliance, and the latest in research and technology. SWCOEH Industrial Hygiene Seminar Series is brought to you by the Continuing Education (CE) Program of the Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Health, a NIOSH ERC at UTHealth School of Public Health. CEUs available! This event meets the Category 4 Education requirements of the American [...]

    $60

  • New England Biological Safety Association (NEBSA) 2024 Symposium

    Broad Institute Main Street, Cambridge, MA, United States

    Join NEBSA's 2024 in-person, full day symposium on October 16. 2024 Registration Information: Regular registration fee is $75 and includes lunch and breaks.  Student and IBC Community Member discounted registrations of $20 are also available.   Register here Preliminary Agenda is here Location: Broad Institute, 415 Main Street, Cambridge, MA

    $75

  • EHS&S for Biopharma West Summit

    Westin San Diego Bayview West Broadway, San Diego, CA, United States

    The inaugural EHS&S for Biopharma & Pharma West Summit offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with global EHS&S leaders with the shared goal of eliminating risk and ensuring compliance in biopharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing sites. Over the course of two days featuring more than 18 case studies, discussions sessions and workshops, you'll engage with global and multi-site EHS&S leaders from biotech and pharma industries to share high-level strategy and day to day execution of programs that ensure the highest standards of EHS at both R&D and manufacturing sites. You’ll also explore ways to embed sustainability into EHS practices, master compliance [...]

  • BSL-3 Seminar Series

    North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health 4312 District Dr, Raleigh, NC, United States

    Fundamentals of BSL-3 (Virtual): A 4-hour virtual BSL-3 overview providing a solid foundation for standalone learning or as preparation for the rest of the BSL-3 Seminar Series. Advanced BSL-3 Work Practices and Procedures: Engage in three detailed case studies, examining the impact of project changes on practices, PPE, and controls, tailored for advanced learners. Tour of the Duke Regional Biocontainment Laboratory & Special Dinner Event BSL-3 Design and Operation: Explore how design influences the operations of BSL-3/ABSL-3 labs, with insights into sustainability efforts for cost savings and safety enhancements. NEW! Special Considerations for ABSL-3 Facilities: Deep dive into ABSL-3 [...]

  • EBSA Pre-conference courses and conference

    mecc, Maastricht, The Netherlands Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands

    Bridging BioSafety Join us for 2 days of preconference courses and conference in Maastricht, The Netherlands

  • ChABSA Annual Scientific Symposium (In Person and Virtual)

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

    The ChABSA 2025 Annual Scientific Symposium will be held June 4, 2025 at the Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, MD. The symposium is an event for the biosafety and biosecurity community, bringing together leaders, biosafety professionals, scientists, innovators, influencers and partners to share issues, trends and best practices driving biosafety and biosecurity and public health today. You can attend virtually as well! https://chesapeake-area-biological-safety-association.springly.org/page/2771269-2025-symposium Keynote Speakers Dr. Alvin L. Smith, Ph.D., PMP, NASA, Mars Sample Return, Sample Receiving Project in the Astromaterials Research & Exploration Sciences (ARES) Division at NASA’s Johnson Space Center Dr. Alvin L. Smith is the Project [...]

    $55 – $175

  • 15th Annual Preventing and Treating Biological Exposures: An Occupational Health Colloquium

    ALOFT Boston Seaport District 401-403 D Street, Boston, MA, United States

    Join The Eagleson Institute and the Elizabeth R Griffin Program in Boston, MA this September for the 15th Annual Preventing and Treating Biological Exposures: An Occupational Health Colloquium This event, co-sponsored by ABSA International, connects biosafety professionals with occupational health professionals, bringing together the people who know, with the people who need to know. Topics include: Developing an Occupational Health Program, Preparing for an AAALAC Inspection, Respiratory diseases, Lentiviral and Retroviral Vectors, Laboratory Animal Allergies, Biomedical Research, Best Practices, Travel Medicine, Late Breaking Topics Tour: National Emerging Infectious Disease Laboratory (NEIDL), Boston University.

  • Better Together: A Pharma & Biotech EHS Forum

    Museum of Science 1 Science Park, Boston, MA, United States

    Join BSI Consulting’s “Better Together: A Pharma & Biotech EHS Forum” at Boston’s Museum of Science on February 25, 2026! This one-day forum brings together EHS leaders and professionals across the pharmaceutical and biotech fields for a focused exchange on shared EHS challenges. Attendees will learn about the operational impact of misclassified waste, identify gaps in biosafety implementation, explore practical applications of AI, and address workforce competency challenges. Reserve your spot today!

    Free

  • Workshop on Advancing Containment Practices in Animal Research

    Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Atlanta, GA, United States

    Join the Eagleson Institute and the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) for a new, in-depth workshop focused on advancing containment practices in animal research. This one-and-a-half-day event brings together Laboratory Animal Veterinarians, Biosafety Professionals, Occupational Health Professionals, Facility Managers/Engineers, and Animal Care Staff for advanced discussions and hands-on learning. Participants will explore how containment principles connect across key focus areas and apply those concepts through interactive case studies. Topics include: Facility Operations Occupational Health Animal Welfare Training

  • Quarterly PHABSA Meet-Up

    Quarterly PHABSA Meet-Up

    Quarterly PHABSA Meet-Up for PHABSA members to bring either biosafety related question and concerns, get answers from peers, and network to have resources and connections to support day-to-day biosafety at their job.

  • One Health and Tuberculosis

    This event is hosted by the Texas Department of State Health Services Public Health Region 1 Clinicians, veterinarians, laboratorians, researchers, public health professionals, and the community come together to explore the interconnected challenges of tuberculosis across human, animal, and environmental health. Through expert panels and cross-disciplinary discussions, participants will gain insights into current TB risks, surveillance, diagnostics, and prevention strategies in Texas.

    Free

  • BSL-3 Seminar Series

    North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health 4312 District Dr, Raleigh, NC, United States

    This advanced-level class utilizes scenarios and hands-on workshops to reinforce concepts contained in the senior level of CDC’s “Biosafety Laboratory Competency Guidelines.”

  • BSC Mythbusters: All Airflow Monitors Are Created Equal

    Webinar

    Kara Brunelle, Ph.D. is the Science Director of The Baker Company and an instructor at the Eagleson Institute. She earned her Ph.D. at the University of Vermont Cell and Molecular Biology Program, completed her postdoctoral training at Yale University, and was a Lab Manager, Safety Officer, and Researcher at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute. Her hands-on academic research and biosafety experience give an important viewpoint as a part of the New Product Development team and end user education and training. The link to join this meeting is: Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/25169428336793?p=2XqPJEckslQTLZ4Q1d Meeting ID: 251 694 283 367 93 Passcode: [...]

    Free

  • Better Together: A Pharma & Biotech EHS Forum

    Museum of Science 1 Science Park, Boston, MA, United States

    This dynamic, one-day forum brings together EHS experts in pharma and biotech for a focused exchange on shared challenges and strategies shaping the future of EHS.

    Free