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2	3 H5N1 research: biosafety, biosecurity and bioethics H5N1 research: biosafety, biosecurity and bioethics An international scientific meeting to discuss the practice and policy of H5N1 research, with a programme of talks and discussions organised by Professor John Skehel FRS and Professor Simon Wain-Hobson. The…	4 H5N1 research: biosafety, biosecurity and bioethics H5N1 research: biosafety, biosecurity and bioethics An international scientific meeting to discuss the practice and policy of H5N1 research, with a programme of talks and discussions organised by Professor John Skehel FRS and Professor Simon Wain-Hobson. The…	5 Learning from the Octopus: A Discussion on Nature, Security, and Scientific Cooperation Learning from the Octopus: A Discussion on Nature, Security, and Scientific Cooperation April 5, 2012 5:30 PM – April 5, 2012 6:30 PM Dr. Rafe Sagarin Marine Ecologist and Environmental Policy Analyst University of Arizona 5:00-6:30 PM (reception and book signing 6:30-7:30) Science without Borders, the Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, and G8 Global Partnership are all…	6	7	8
9	10 The Bio-Terror Threat for Future Presidents The Bio-Terror Threat for Future Presidents April 10, 2012 7:00 PM – April 11, 2012 8:00 PM The threat of bioterrorism will be examined in a free, public common reading lecture at Washington State University this week. “The Bio-Terror Threat for Future Presidents” by Thomas Preston, WSU professor…	11 The Bio-Terror Threat for Future Presidents The Bio-Terror Threat for Future Presidents April 10, 2012 7:00 PM – April 11, 2012 8:00 PM The threat of bioterrorism will be examined in a free, public common reading lecture at Washington State University this week. “The Bio-Terror Threat for Future Presidents” by Thomas Preston, WSU professor…	12	13 An Analysis of the Requirements and Alternatives for Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory Capabilities An Analysis of the Requirements and Alternatives for Foreign Animal and Zoonotic Disease Research and Diagnostic Laboratory Capabilities April 13, 2012 9:15 AM – April 13, 2012 5:00 PM A live audio webcast will be available at http://www.national-academies.org. For more information, please visit the Official Event Website. 9:15 Welcome, Chair Opening Remarks Terry McElwain, NRC Committee Chair Opening Remarks from DHS Tara O’Toole,…	14	15
16 Biosafety and Biocontainment Training for BSL3 Operations and Maintenance II Biosafety and Biocontainment Training for BSL3 Operations and Maintenance II The University of California, Irvine and the Pacific Southwest Regional Center of Excellence in cooperation with the National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program are offering Operations and Maintenance II, a one…	17 Interactive Food Defense Workshop Interactive Food Defense Workshop April 17, 2012 1:00 PM – April 17, 2012 5:00 PM Food Safety Summit Workshop 5: Interactive Food Defense Workshop Speakers: Marion Allen, Food Defense Oversight Team \| Jason Bashura, Food Defense Oversight Team \| Hal King, Ph.D., Chick-fil-A \| Richard Ryan,… Biosafety and Biocontainment Training for BSL3 Operations and Maintenance II Biosafety and Biocontainment Training for BSL3 Operations and Maintenance II The University of California, Irvine and the Pacific Southwest Regional Center of Excellence in cooperation with the National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program are offering Operations and Maintenance II, a one…	18 Principles for the Oversight of Synthetic Biology: Is the Precautionary Principle Needed? Principles for the Oversight of Synthetic Biology: Is the Precautionary Principle Needed? April 18, 2012 12:30 PM – April 18, 2012 2:00 PM In March 2012, Friends of the Earth, the International Center for Technology Assessment, and ETC Group released a report on “The Principles for the Oversight of Synthetic Biology.” The report has… Biosafety and Biocontainment Training for BSL3 Operations and Maintenance II Biosafety and Biocontainment Training for BSL3 Operations and Maintenance II The University of California, Irvine and the Pacific Southwest Regional Center of Excellence in cooperation with the National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program are offering Operations and Maintenance II, a one…	19 Book Release: Innovation, Dual Use, and Security Book Release: Innovation, Dual Use, and Security April 19, 2012 3:30 PM – April 19, 2012 5:30 PM The James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies Invites you to a book release presentation on: Innovation, Dual Use, and Security: Managing the Risks of Emerging Biological and Chemical Technologies Edited by: Jonathan… NIH Public Meeting on the Draft Supplementary Risk Assessment for the Boston University NEIDL NIH Public Meeting on the Draft Supplementary Risk Assessment for the Boston University NEIDL The National Institutes of Health will host a public meeting on Thursday, April 19, 2012, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Roxbury Community College, Main Stage, 1234 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02120.… NIH Public Meeting on the Draft Supplementary Risk Assessment for the Boston University NEIDL NIH Public Meeting on the Draft Supplementary Risk Assessment for the Boston University NEIDL The National Institutes of Health (NIH) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, April 19. The purpose of the meeting is to solicit public comments regarding the Draft Supplementary Risk… Biosafety and Biocontainment Training for BSL3 Operations and Maintenance II Biosafety and Biocontainment Training for BSL3 Operations and Maintenance II The University of California, Irvine and the Pacific Southwest Regional Center of Excellence in cooperation with the National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program are offering Operations and Maintenance II, a one…	20 Princeton Biosecurity Seminar: Roles and Responsibilities of the Research and Security Communities Princeton Biosecurity Seminar: Roles and Responsibilities of the Research and Security Communities April 20, 2012 12:30 PM – April 20, 2012 2:00 PM Addressing Biosecurity: Roles and Responsibilities of the Research and Security Communities Ed You, Supervisory Special Agent, FBI’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate, Biological Countermeasures Unit Sponsored by the MacArthur Foundation. The seminar… Biosafety and Biocontainment Training for BSL3 Operations and Maintenance II Biosafety and Biocontainment Training for BSL3 Operations and Maintenance II The University of California, Irvine and the Pacific Southwest Regional Center of Excellence in cooperation with the National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program are offering Operations and Maintenance II, a one…	21	22 ABSA Road to Leadership ABSA Road to Leadership The ABSA Road to Leadership will feature 2 independent courses—the 5th Annual Leadership Institute (April 22-25) and the Certification Review Course (April 26-27). Both courses will be offered at the…
23 Recent Developments in the Synthetic Biology Codes of Conduct Recent Developments in the Synthetic Biology Codes of Conduct April 23, 2012 8:45 AM – April 23, 2012 10:00 AM James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies Monterey Institute of International Studies A Graduate School of Middlebury College “Recent Developments in the Synthetic Biology Codes of Conduct” Featuring Tim Trevan Executive Director International Council for the Life Sciences Moderated… Biosafety and Biosecurity 2: Implementing the Recommendations Relevant to the Biological Weapons Convention Biosafety and Biosecurity 2: Implementing the Recommendations Relevant to the Biological Weapons Convention Being a State Party to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons (BWC), Ukraine has obligations pertinent to the BWC… ABSA Road to Leadership ABSA Road to Leadership The ABSA Road to Leadership will feature 2 independent courses—the 5th Annual Leadership Institute (April 22-25) and the Certification Review Course (April 26-27). Both courses will be offered at the…	24 Biosafety and Biosecurity 2: Implementing the Recommendations Relevant to the Biological Weapons Convention Biosafety and Biosecurity 2: Implementing the Recommendations Relevant to the Biological Weapons Convention Being a State Party to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons (BWC), Ukraine has obligations pertinent to the BWC… ABSA Road to Leadership ABSA Road to Leadership The ABSA Road to Leadership will feature 2 independent courses—the 5th Annual Leadership Institute (April 22-25) and the Certification Review Course (April 26-27). Both courses will be offered at the…	25 Biosafety and Biosecurity 2: Implementing the Recommendations Relevant to the Biological Weapons Convention Biosafety and Biosecurity 2: Implementing the Recommendations Relevant to the Biological Weapons Convention Being a State Party to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons (BWC), Ukraine has obligations pertinent to the BWC… ABSA Road to Leadership ABSA Road to Leadership The ABSA Road to Leadership will feature 2 independent courses—the 5th Annual Leadership Institute (April 22-25) and the Certification Review Course (April 26-27). Both courses will be offered at the…	26 Biosafety and Biosecurity 2: Implementing the Recommendations Relevant to the Biological Weapons Convention Biosafety and Biosecurity 2: Implementing the Recommendations Relevant to the Biological Weapons Convention Being a State Party to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production and Stockpiling of Bacteriological (Biological) and Toxin Weapons (BWC), Ukraine has obligations pertinent to the BWC… ABSA Road to Leadership ABSA Road to Leadership The ABSA Road to Leadership will feature 2 independent courses—the 5th Annual Leadership Institute (April 22-25) and the Certification Review Course (April 26-27). Both courses will be offered at the…	27 ABSA Road to Leadership ABSA Road to Leadership The ABSA Road to Leadership will feature 2 independent courses—the 5th Annual Leadership Institute (April 22-25) and the Certification Review Course (April 26-27). Both courses will be offered at the…	28	29
30 The THREE I’s Harmonization Conference environment: Bioethics & Biosecurity The THREE I’s Harmonization Conference environment: Bioethics & Biosecurity IACUCs, IBCs & IRBs: FACING TOUGH CHALLENGES … FINDING NEW OPPORTUNITIES In this THREE I’s Harmonization Conference environment, our speakers will focus on Bioethics & Biosafety and the Public trust; Implementation… Laboratory Biorisk Management Workshop Laboratory Biorisk Management Workshop Office of Biorisk Management, National Microbiology Laboratory, Public Health Agency of Canada Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Public Health Agency of Canada’s National Microbiology Laboratory Office of Biorisk Management, together with Sandia National…

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