Join thousands of leading scientists, engineers, educators, and policy-makers in Washington, D.C., as they interact with one another and with hundreds of international science journalists. The 2011 meeting’s theme—Science Without Borders—integrates the practice of science, both in research and teaching, that uses multidisciplinary approaches to problem-solving, crosses conventional borders, and takes into consideration the diversity Read More »
Calendar of Events
February 16, 2011
The Convergence of Biology and Chemistry: Arms Control Implications
The Biosecurity Seminar Series, sponsored by the MacArthur Foundation. Speaker: Dr. Jonathan B. Tucker, George Zundel Professor of Science and Technology for Peace and Security. Please note change in venue: This seminar only will be held in Room 418, Schultz Laboratory. H6 on the campus map. Lunch will be served. For questions, please contact Laura Read More »
February 15, 2011
IFBA International Conference
The International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA) Conference, Global Biosafety and Biosecurity: Taking Action, will be held to provide a unique global forum for policy makers, stakeholders, donors, international agencies and governments to advance biosafety and biosecurity and contribute to the worldwide fight against emerging infectious disease. Conference Objectives : • Identify urgent gaps and Read More »
February 14, 2011
1st International One Health Congress
One Health: Human Health, Animal Health, the Environment and Global Survival For the last few years, the One Health concept has brought together experts working in the areas of animal and human diseases. There is an urgent need and a growing interest to broaden the agenda to incorporate a truly global perspective and to include Read More »
February 6, 2011
ASM Biodefense and Emerging Diseases Research Meeting
The ASM Biodefense and Emerging Diseases Research Meeting Program Committee and the American Society for Microbiology (ASM), will host its 9th ASM Biodefense Research Meeting in Washington, DC February 6 – 9, 2011. The purpose of this meeting is to bring together individuals who are carrying out research to defend against the growing threat of Read More »
