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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.

ABSA International2026-05-05T05:18:49-05:00May 5th, 2026|

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.

Mr. Jeffery King2025-05-29T09:31:02-05:00May 29th, 2025|

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 [...]

Mr. Jeffery King2025-01-29T08:00:15-06:00January 29th, 2025|

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 [...]

jay@irnoise.com2023-03-17T06:22:09-05:00March 16th, 2023|

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 [...]

jay@irnoise.com2024-08-20T12:53:40-05:00March 6th, 2023|

Human Salmonella Typhimurium Infections Linked to Exposure to Clinical and Teaching Microbiology Laboratories

In a CDC Investigation notice posted on July 19, 2017, it was reported that there was another multi-state outbreak linked to clinical, commercial and college microbiology teaching laboratories. Twenty-four people infected with the outbreak strain of Salmonella Typhimurium were reported from 16 states. Six ill people were hospitalized. No deaths were reported.

ABSA International2024-08-20T13:30:12-05:00September 12th, 2017|

NIOSH to Celebrate N95 Day with Webinar and Social Media Campaign

NIOSH to promote proper respirator use on #N95Day! NIOSH will be holding a webinar on September 5, 2017 at 1pm Eastern to educate people on proper respirator use and how to pick the appropriate respirator for your needs.

ABSA International2025-04-28T15:54:41-05:00August 18th, 2017|

Zika virus; What is the Risk Assesment

Zika virus is a new and emerging pathogen that is impacting many people across the Americas. With the increased drive for an effective treatment, Zika virus research will be increasing in many laboratories. The biosafety risk assessment will be important to guide safe work practices when tackling this new agent.

ABSA International2025-04-28T15:58:56-05:00January 29th, 2016|

Biosafety and Infectious Disease Training Intitative at UTHealth

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public health received a $100,000 grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) to create a Biosafety and Infectious Disease Training Initiative.

ABSA International2018-10-24T13:57:40-05:00May 20th, 2015|