The NIH Division of Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS) will sponsor the first in a series of safe science symposia, titled “Safety by Design,” on April 4 through 6, 2011, at the Natcher Conference Center located on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland.
The purpose of the symposia will be to promote safe science in the conduct of biomedical research involving high-risk pathogens. Each symposium will address a contemporary issue regarding the principles and practices of biosafety and biosecurity. The 2011 symposium will begin on Monday evening, April 4, with a Keynote speaker followed by a welcome reception. Tuesday, April 5, will be a day of presentations. On Wednesday morning, April 6, attendees will break into smaller groups to focus on specific issues discussed the previous day. The symposium will conclude early Wednesday afternoon with a plenary session following lunch.
There will be no registration fee to attend the symposium and it will be open to anyone who wishes to attend.
For information and registration, visit Official Event Webpage.
