The International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases was first convened in 1998; ICEID 2012 marks its eighth occurence. The conference brings together public health professionals to encourage the exchange of scientific and public health information on global emerging infectious disease issues. The program will include plenary and panel sessions with invited speakers as well as Read More »
Calendar of Events
February 29, 2012
Live Stream of the H5N1 Research Discussion, ASM Biodefense Meeting
Moderated by the Chair of the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB), Paul Keim, Ph.D., this newly added session at the ASM Biodefense and Emerging Diseases Research Meeting will include discussions of the NSABB’s recommendations for the publication of the controversial H5N1 research. This session will also provide an open forum for those attending Read More »
February 28, 2012
Emerging Risks of Synthetic Biology
This interdisciplinary program will focus on synthetic biology, an exciting emerging field of research and commercialization with implications for energy, health, and environmental policy. Synthetic biology combines principles of engineering and information technology to create biological components and systems that do not exist in nature and to re-engineer existing ones from scratch. However, as with Read More »
February 26, 2012
Principles & Practices of Biosafety
As an IACET Authorized Provider, ABSA offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under IACET guidelines. 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 Read More »
10th ASM Biodefense and Emerging Diseases Research Meeting
Hosted by the American Society for Microbiology Organizations around the world are involved in research pertaining to biothreat agents, vaccines, detection and diagnostic procedures, animal and plant pathogens, biosecurity facilities, global surveillance, the training of individuals in BL3 and BL4 labs, and other vital topics. As technology changes and research evolves, professionals involved in biodefense Read More »
