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SUMMARY:BSL-3 Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION: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.” \nREASONS TO ATTEND \n\nFollow a real-world case study from initial risk assessment through a variety of scenarios and explore how changes in a project can affect practices\, PPE\, and other controls.\nLearn how to prepare for and train others to respond to emergencies.\nExamine the roles played by biosecurity and medical surveillance in protecting your workers and the public.\nParticipate in interactive learning activities you can use in your own facilities.\nExplore competencies through case studies\, personalized instruction and hands-on activities in a BSL-3 training lab.\n\nMonday and Tuesday – 8:00am – 5:00pm\nDesign and Operation \nTuesday –\nTour \nWednesday and Thursday – 8:00am – 5:00pm\nAdvanced Work Practices and Procedures \nSave $200 by attending Design and Operation and Advanced Work Practices and Procedures.
URL:https://absa.org/event/bsl-3-seminar-series-2/
LOCATION:North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health\, 4312 District Dr\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-ABSA-Sponsored
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260318
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SUMMARY:Workshop on Advancing Containment Practices in Animal Research
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTopics include: \n\nFacility Operations\nOccupational Health\nAnimal Welfare\nTraining
URL:https://absa.org/event/workshop-on-advancing-containment-practices-in-animal-research/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia\, 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Rd\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30346\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-ABSA-Sponsored
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SUMMARY:15th Annual Preventing and Treating Biological Exposures: An Occupational Health Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Join The Eagleson Institute and the Elizabeth R Griffin Program in Boston\, MA this September for the \n15th Annual Preventing and Treating Biological Exposures: An Occupational Health Colloquium\nThis 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. \nTopics 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 \nTour: National Emerging Infectious Disease Laboratory (NEIDL)\, Boston University.
URL:https://absa.org/event/15th-annual-preventing-and-treating-biological-exposures-an-occupational-health-colloquium/
LOCATION:ALOFT Boston Seaport District\, 401-403 D Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABSA-Sponsored
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SUMMARY:BSL-3 Seminar Series
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAdvanced 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. \nTour of the Duke Regional Biocontainment Laboratory & Special Dinner Event \nBSL-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. \nNEW! Special Considerations for ABSL-3 Facilities: Deep dive into ABSL-3 facility-specific concerns\, focusing on safe and compliant animal research operations. \nNEW! Shipping Biological Materials Properly: A half-day course on proper classification\, packing\, and labeling of biological materials for domestic and international shipment.
URL:https://absa.org/event/bsl-3-seminar-series/
LOCATION:North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health\, 4312 District Dr\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Non-ABSA-Sponsored
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240612
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SUMMARY:Preventing and Treating Biological Exposures: An Occupational Health Colloquium
DESCRIPTION:Colloquium topics include: \nNewly updated Lentiviral Vector Guidelines\nPresented for the first time with primary author Gary Fujimoto\, this program will discuss new issues associated with lentiviral and retroviral vectors along with updated recommendations for post-exposure prophylaxis. With the FDA approvals for multiple vector-based therapies\, the number of individuals working with these agents is rapidly expanding. While these technologies generally involve replication-deficient agents\, the potential hazards associated with transgene incorporation into one’s genome need to be conveyed to all those working with these vectors. \nTB Expert Group\nMycobacterium Tuberculosis has been a leading cause of death throughout much of human history and remains so today despite 150 years of diagnostic development and nearly a century of antibiotic availability. This session will focus on current developments in epidemiology\, diagnostics\, and therapeutics. Case studies and a panel discussion will provide opportunities to address issues specific to occupational and research exposures. \nmRNA and other Gene Transfer Platforms\nClinical trials utilize a wide array of gene transfer platforms for the delivery of therapeutic products for the treatment of a spectrum of cancers\, infectious diseases\, and rare disorders. In this talk\, we will highlight some contemporary gene transfer platforms currently in use in the clinic and discuss biosafety and occupational health considerations when working with such products. \nMalaria Case Review and Research with Humanized Mice\nUpdates for employees and scientists on Plasmodium species (malaria) and risk for exposure to laboratory workers. This discussion will include a case review\, information on medical management plans and post exposure prophylaxis. Mosquitoes and human liver-chimeric mice are used to study the complete Plasmodium falciparum life cycle in a lab setting. This unique process leads to insights that can help develop novel means of intervention. Ashley’s work involves some specific biosafety approaches that will be discussed. \nTravel Medicine & Occupational Health\nWorker protection and prevention while traveling is part of an appropriate occupational medicine program for universities. This presentation will provide the research scientist with the most up to date information on travel vaccinations\, malaria prophylaxis\, insect bite avoidance and prevention and treatment of traveler’s diarrhea. In addition\, case studies related to prevention and treatment of travel related exposures will be included. \nMore Information
URL:https://absa.org/event/preventing-and-treating-biological-exposures-an-occupational-health-colloquium-2/
LOCATION:Hotel Murano\, Broadway\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98402\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABSA-Sponsored
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240315
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SUMMARY:18th CDC International Symposium on Biosafety
DESCRIPTION:ABSA International is partnering with Eagleson Institute and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to bring you the\n18th CDC International Symposium on Biosafety\nKeynote addresses:\nJames Connelly\, CEO My Green Lab\nRenee Horton\, PhD\, Armstrong Flight Research Center\, NASA. \nNew this year:\nTours:\nEmory Primate Center Field Research Station\nCDC Emergency Operations Center\, Teaching Lab\, & Museum \nNew format:\nNext level interactive format\, with presentations in the morning followed by deep dive workshops in the afternoon. \nDay One: The Modern Workplace\nLearn about modern design and technologies\, then get hands-on with highly interactive workshops on waste management\, sustainable practices and more! \nDay Two: The Modern Workforce\nStep into the space of the future workforce\, learn how to use AI to supplement our biosafety practices\, and discuss total worker health! \nDay Three: The Future of Biosafety\nCatch special presentations on Spaceflight Microbiology and Emerging Pathogens! \nFull schedule and more information available on the symposium website: www.eagleson.org/cdc/\nIntroducing a Virtual Offering!In response to the evolving landscape and to accommodate the diverse needs of our participants\, we are thrilled to announce a new Virtual Offering for this year’s CDC Symposium on Biosafety!  \nWe will be live streaming the morning presentations. (This will not include the preconference classes\, the afternoon workshops\, or the special activities.) \nInteractive Virtual Hub: Engage with fellow virtual attendees and participate in Q&A sessions through our user-friendly virtual platform. \nHow to Access the Virtual Offering: \nWhen registering on the website: www.eagleson.org/cdc\,simply select the Virtual Offering and you’ll receive all the details to join the virtual conference. \nThis addition ensures that everyone\, regardless of location or circumstance\, can benefit from the wealth of knowledge and innovative discussions that the CDC International Symposium on Biosafety has to offer. \nVirtual Offering Details:\nDate: March 12-14\, 2024\nTime: 8 am – 12 pm\nWebsite: www.eagleson.org/cdc  \nSecure your spot in our Virtual Offering today! \nFeel free to reach out to cdc@eagleson.org if you have any questions or need further assistance. We look forward to welcoming you to an enriched biosafety experience\, whether in person or virtually.
URL:https://absa.org/event/18th-cdc-international-symposium-on-biosafety/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia\, 4355 Ashford Dunwoody Rd\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30346\, United States
CATEGORIES:ABSA-Sponsored
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230615
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230413T090000
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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:20220827
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220901
DTSTAMP:20220625T125253Z
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SUMMARY:17th CDC International Symposium on Biosafety
DESCRIPTION:17th CDC International Symposium on Biosafety\nBeyond the Pandemic: Building on the Lessons Learned\nAugust 27-31\, 2022 \nMore Information
URL:https://absa.org/event/17th-cdc-international-symposium-on-biosafety/
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