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22nd Annual MABioN Biosafety Hybrid Symposium

Aug. 3-5: The MABioN Annual Symposium is a two-day conference for biosafety professionals and others involved in biosafety. Speakers and attendees have the option to participate in person or virtually. This year the symposium is co-hosted by Northwestern University and the University of Chicago. An optional half-day pre-symposium workshop on Protein Safety will be held on Monday morning. Register separately for the Monday morning workshop, which includes a break and lunch.

ABSA International2026-06-02T06:15:47-05:00June 2nd, 2026|

So Your Training Plan Failed. Now What?

The Chesapeake Area Biological Safety Association presents their May Technical Seminar: "So Your Training Plan Failed. Now What?" Presented by Bahiya E. Stone and Carmen Perez-Fisher, University of PennsylvaniaLocation: Virtual onlyTime: 5:30-6:30 PM EasternThis is a free event! Register

Amanda Perlman2026-05-05T05:09:21-05:00May 5th, 2026|

FRaBSA Spring Technical Meeting

REGISTERhttps://form.jotform.com/260974992411162This meeting will be in a virtual formatONLINE BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL MEETING Friday, April 24, 2026 11:30 – 3:30 pm MST Current FRaBSA Members – Free Non-Members - $15 North American ABSA Affiliate Members - $10.00 Non-USA Attendees – Free Order of presentations may change - note the schedule has changed 11:30-12:00 pm Gathering/Welcome/Introductions- FRaBSA President Business Meeting- FRaBSA President 12:00-12:30 pm Sponsor Presentation: Merrick [...]

ABSA International2026-05-05T05:05:13-05:00May 5th, 2026|

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

Mr. Jeffery King2025-11-21T07:23:33-06:00November 21st, 2025|

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|

Principles & Practices of Biosafety® – Denver, CO

ABSA INTERNATIONAL Principles & Practices of Biosafety® July 8-12, 2024 Embassy Suites—Denver Downtown Convention Center Denver, CO Registration coming soon. Download the Flyer A COMPREHENSIVE, INTERACTIVE 5-DAY COURSE Principles & Practices of Biosafety® will introduce the essential elements of biosafety and provide extensive resource lists for use after the course. Interactive exercises will be used throughout to provide hands-on experience and to encourage networking and problem-solving among participants and instructors. Sessions begin at 8:00 am each day and end with a roundtable discussion between 5:15 and 5:30 pm with two coffee breaks and lunch provided. OBJECTIVES [...]

ABSA International2024-08-23T08:20:09-05:00March 5th, 2024|

SOLD OUT: Principles & Practices of Biosafety®

ABSA INTERNATIONAL Principles & Practices of Biosafety® March 10-15, 2024 Embassy Suites San Diego Bay Downtown San Diego, CA Registration for this offering is currently closed. If you would like to add your name to the waitlist for early notification for the next session, please contact the ABSA Office at info@absa.org. Having your name on the waitlist does NOT guarantee you a seat in the next offering. Download the Flyer A COMPREHENSIVE, INTERACTIVE 5-DAY COURSE Principles & Practices of Biosafety® will introduce the essential elements of biosafety and provide extensive resource lists for use after the course. [...]

ABSA International2024-05-02T15:16:05-05:00August 22nd, 2023|

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 [...]

jay@irnoise.com2024-08-20T12:54:04-05:00August 22nd, 2023|

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|