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				1 Texas Tech University Global Biosecurity Law Symposium Texas Tech University Global Biosecurity Law Symposium April 1, 2011 8:00 AM – April 1, 2011 4:15 PM Please join us at the Global Biosecurity Law Symposium on Friday, April 1st from 8am-4:15pm in the Law School Forum. Program Agenda 8:00 Coffee Reception 8:00-8:10 WELCOME and Introductions Professor Victoria Sutton 8:15-9:15…	2	3 ABSA/ERGRF Road to Leadership ABSA/ERGRF Road to Leadership The American Biological Safety Association and the Elizabeth R. Griffin Research Foundation are partnering to offer the ABSA/ERGRF Road to Leadership event. The Road to Leadership will feature 2 independent…
4 “Safety By Design” Symposium “Safety By Design” Symposium 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,… ABSA/ERGRF Road to Leadership ABSA/ERGRF Road to Leadership The American Biological Safety Association and the Elizabeth R. Griffin Research Foundation are partnering to offer the ABSA/ERGRF Road to Leadership event. The Road to Leadership will feature 2 independent…	5 “Safety By Design” Symposium “Safety By Design” Symposium 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,… ABSA/ERGRF Road to Leadership ABSA/ERGRF Road to Leadership The American Biological Safety Association and the Elizabeth R. Griffin Research Foundation are partnering to offer the ABSA/ERGRF Road to Leadership event. The Road to Leadership will feature 2 independent…	6 “Safety By Design” Symposium “Safety By Design” Symposium 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,… ABSA/ERGRF Road to Leadership ABSA/ERGRF Road to Leadership The American Biological Safety Association and the Elizabeth R. Griffin Research Foundation are partnering to offer the ABSA/ERGRF Road to Leadership event. The Road to Leadership will feature 2 independent…	7 15th Pan American Congress on Infectious Diseases 15th Pan American Congress on Infectious Diseases 15th Congreso Panamericano de Infectología Key Themes: * Healthcare Associated Infections Control * Infections in solid organ transplant recipient * Infections in neutropenic and hemato-oncologic patients * Infections in pregnant women * HIV: antiretroviral treatment,… ABSA/ERGRF Road to Leadership ABSA/ERGRF Road to Leadership The American Biological Safety Association and the Elizabeth R. Griffin Research Foundation are partnering to offer the ABSA/ERGRF Road to Leadership event. The Road to Leadership will feature 2 independent…	8 Globalizing Biosecurity: The Virtual Biosecurity Center Globalizing Biosecurity: The Virtual Biosecurity Center April 8, 2011 12:30 PM – April 8, 2011 2:00 PM Hosted by the Princeton University Biosecurity Seminar Series Sponsored by the MacArthur Foundation Speaker: Nishal Mohan, Executive Director of the Virtual Biosecurity Center Dr. Nishal Mohan is the Executive Director of the Virtual… 15th Pan American Congress on Infectious Diseases 15th Pan American Congress on Infectious Diseases 15th Congreso Panamericano de Infectología Key Themes: * Healthcare Associated Infections Control * Infections in solid organ transplant recipient * Infections in neutropenic and hemato-oncologic patients * Infections in pregnant women * HIV: antiretroviral treatment,… ABSA/ERGRF Road to Leadership ABSA/ERGRF Road to Leadership The American Biological Safety Association and the Elizabeth R. Griffin Research Foundation are partnering to offer the ABSA/ERGRF Road to Leadership event. The Road to Leadership will feature 2 independent…	9 15th Pan American Congress on Infectious Diseases 15th Pan American Congress on Infectious Diseases 15th Congreso Panamericano de Infectología Key Themes: * Healthcare Associated Infections Control * Infections in solid organ transplant recipient * Infections in neutropenic and hemato-oncologic patients * Infections in pregnant women * HIV: antiretroviral treatment,…	10 15th Pan American Congress on Infectious Diseases 15th Pan American Congress on Infectious Diseases 15th Congreso Panamericano de Infectología Key Themes: * Healthcare Associated Infections Control * Infections in solid organ transplant recipient * Infections in neutropenic and hemato-oncologic patients * Infections in pregnant women * HIV: antiretroviral treatment,…
11 CBRN-E Asia Pacific CBRN-E Asia Pacific SMi’s first annual CBRN-E Asia Pacific conference and exhibition is going to be held in Singapore on the 11th & 12th [of] April 2011. As one of the most forward… 15th Pan American Congress on Infectious Diseases 15th Pan American Congress on Infectious Diseases 15th Congreso Panamericano de Infectología Key Themes: * Healthcare Associated Infections Control * Infections in solid organ transplant recipient * Infections in neutropenic and hemato-oncologic patients * Infections in pregnant women * HIV: antiretroviral treatment,…	12 CBRN-E Asia Pacific CBRN-E Asia Pacific SMi’s first annual CBRN-E Asia Pacific conference and exhibition is going to be held in Singapore on the 11th & 12th [of] April 2011. As one of the most forward…	13 14th Annual Conference of the European BioSafety Association (EBSA) 14th Annual Conference of the European BioSafety Association (EBSA) From 14-15 April 2011, Estoril, Portugal will be the meeting place for biosafety professionals to network with colleagues and to hear about biosafety-related European and international develop-ments during the 144h…	14 14th Annual Conference of the European BioSafety Association (EBSA) 14th Annual Conference of the European BioSafety Association (EBSA) From 14-15 April 2011, Estoril, Portugal will be the meeting place for biosafety professionals to network with colleagues and to hear about biosafety-related European and international develop-ments during the 144h…	15 Review of the National Academies’ Investigation of the FBI’s Investigation of the 2001 Anthrax Letter Attacks Review of the National Academies’ Investigation of the FBI’s Investigation of the 2001 Anthrax Letter Attacks April 15, 2011 8:00 AM – April 15, 2011 5:00 PM Princeton University Program on Science and Global Security Biosecurity Seminar Series Sponsored by the MacArthur Foundation Speaker: Nancy Connell, PhD is Professor and Vice-Chair for Research in the Department of Medicine at… 14th Annual Conference of the European BioSafety Association (EBSA) 14th Annual Conference of the European BioSafety Association (EBSA) From 14-15 April 2011, Estoril, Portugal will be the meeting place for biosafety professionals to network with colleagues and to hear about biosafety-related European and international develop-ments during the 144h…	16	17
18 2011 International Conference on Biocontainment Facilities 2011 International Conference on Biocontainment Facilities BSL-2/3 • ABSL-2/3 • BSL-3Ag Capital Projects • Operations • Maintenance • Safety • Cost Control Biocontainment and research program teams – design, engineering, operations, maintenance, research, administration, and health and safety…	19 2011 International Conference on Biocontainment Facilities 2011 International Conference on Biocontainment Facilities BSL-2/3 • ABSL-2/3 • BSL-3Ag Capital Projects • Operations • Maintenance • Safety • Cost Control Biocontainment and research program teams – design, engineering, operations, maintenance, research, administration, and health and safety…	20	21	22	23	24
25	26 FBI International Symposium on Agroterrorism FBI International Symposium on Agroterrorism Join the worldwide effort to protect the global food supply. The food and agricultural sectors of all nations are vulnerable to terrorism incidents or threats. With worldwide cooperation, collaboration, and information-sharing…	27 New Tools for Science Policy: Can “Do-It-Yourself” Biology Handle Our Biggest Health Challenges? New Tools for Science Policy: Can “Do-It-Yourself” Biology Handle Our Biggest Health Challenges? Hosted by Arizona State University Light refreshments provided Please RSVP to seanahays@gmail.com Space is limited and early registration is recommended. The question of how to best manage scientific and technological potential becomes more… FBI International Symposium on Agroterrorism FBI International Symposium on Agroterrorism Join the worldwide effort to protect the global food supply. The food and agricultural sectors of all nations are vulnerable to terrorism incidents or threats. With worldwide cooperation, collaboration, and information-sharing…	28 FBI International Symposium on Agroterrorism FBI International Symposium on Agroterrorism Join the worldwide effort to protect the global food supply. The food and agricultural sectors of all nations are vulnerable to terrorism incidents or threats. With worldwide cooperation, collaboration, and information-sharing…	29	30

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