Chesapeake Area Biological Safety Association (ChABSA)

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

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

Join the Chesapeake Area Biological Safety Association for a panel discussion about emergency planning for different types of laboratories with distinguished panelists:Garth Phoebus, M.S., Chief of Emergency Management, USAMRIIDJonathan Bratt, M.S., C.E.M., N.R.P., Assistant CP, Office of Enterprise Resilience, University of Maryland, BaltimoreDavid Ferris, Executive Director, Safety and Emergency Management, George Mason UniversityModerated by Elizabeth Bramhall, MPHTime: 5:30 – 6:00 PM (Networking) | 6:00 – 6:45 PM (Dinner) |6:45 PM – 8:00 PM (Technical Seminar)ChABSA Member PricingEarly Bird Fee (By December 18, 2023): $35Regular Fee (By December 18, 2023): $40Late Fee (Can only attend via virtual platform after November 10, [...]

Elected President of ABSA International, Sherry Bohn, PhD, MSL, CBSP (ABSA), acting director of environmental health and safety (EHS) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore will present on the "ins and outs" of the Select Agent Program, when you need to and don't need to register, and much more. A microbiologist by training, Dr. Bohn holds degrees in molecular biology, communication, and law, giving her a unique perspective on the research compliance landscape. Member Pricing Early Bird Fee: $35 Regular Fee: $40 Late Fee: $40 Non-Member Pricing Early Bird Fee: $40 Regular Fee: $45 Late Fee: $45 More information [...]

Join Chesapeake Area Biological Safety Association for a virtual presentation by: Gene Olinger, Ph.D., M.B.A., Adjunct Associate Professor, Infectious Diseases, Associate Director for Maximum Containment Training, NEIDL

Cyberbiosecurity: A Unique Marriage of Biosecurity and Information Systems Presented By: Julianne L. Baron, Ph.D., CPH, RBP, President, Science and Safety Consulting, LLC Increasing reliance on the internet and technology in research and biomedical laboratories has opened these organizations up to increased focus for cyberattacks. These attacks may be perpetrated by external actors or individuals internal to the organization (purposefully or accidentally) and can take advantage of a lack of knowledge by research staff about phishing, access control best practices, and network security especially of research instrumentation, automated laboratory equipment, and building automation and control systems that may be connected [...]