BSL-3 Seminar Series
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.”
Workshop on Advancing Containment Practices in Animal Research
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
15th Annual Preventing and Treating Biological Exposures: An Occupational Health Colloquium
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.
ChABSA Annual Scientific Symposium (In Person and Virtual)
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 [...]
BSL-3 Seminar Series
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 [...]
MABSA Biosafety Hybrid Dinner Meeting
MABSA is pleased to announce our upcoming biosafety hybrid dinner meeting. Please register and pay at www.mabsa.org. LOCATION NYU Langone Health (New York, NY) AGENDA 5:00 pm – 5.30 pm Registration and Networking 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Training Program for High Containment/BSL3 LaboratoriesLudovic Desvignes, PhD, Assoc Professor, Dept. of Medicine, Vaccine Center & Virology Institute Director, High-Containment Laboratories, Office of Science & Research Chair, Institutional Biosafety Committee NYU Langone Health | NYU Grossman School of Medicine 6:00 pm – 6:30pm A Hazardous drug compounding facility design issue, USP Chapter <800> complianceJim Wagner, Controlled Environment Consulting, LLC 6.30 pm – 7.30 pm Dinner and Networking COST Members: In-person - $25.00 [...]
MABSA Hybrid Dinner Meeting: COVID19 Vaccine Development in the Context of High Containment
MABSA is pleased to announce our upcoming biosafety hybrid dinner meeting. Presentation: COVID19 Vaccine Development in the Context of High Containment Speaker: Brian J. O’Shea, Ph.D., CBSP, SM(NRCM), Associate Director - High Containment Operations, Pfizer Vaccine Research & Development Location: University of Pennsylvania, 3401 Walnut Street (3160 Chestnut Street GPS address), Philadelphia, PA 19104
Biosafety Cabinet Selection – New BSC Type
Do you know how to select an appropriate biosafety cabinet (BSC) Type and install it? A biosafety officer or qualified safety professional who has training and field experience that includes methods used to control biohazards and knowledge of the design, application, and testing of biosafety cabinets should approve purchases of biosafety cabinets (BSCs) after consultation with the user, architect, engineer, and facility manager.
