The American Biological Safety Association (ABSA) International Risk Group Database app is available for Apple and Android devices. The app will allow users to access the ABSA Risk Group Database on their mobile devices when connected to the internet.

The ABSA Risk Group Database consists of international risk group classifications for Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi, and Parasites. In many countries, including the United States, infectious agents are categorized in risk groups based on their relative risk. Depending on the country and/or organization, this classification system might take the following factors into consideration: pathogenicity of the organism; mode of transmission and host range; availability of effective preventive measures (e.g., vaccines); availability of effective treatment (e.g., antibiotics); and other factors.

Who should apply?

• veterinarians, medical technologists or bio-science professionals working in Mindanao
• individuals who are in key positions related to biosafety, biosecurity, and biorisk management at their home institution or government departments
• individuals who have an abstract for poster presentation accepted at the conference
• individuals who have not received previous grant support from BEP will have preference.

 Eligibility criteria

The above criteria reflect an effort to identify biorisk management and biosafety professionals who have the potential to take on future leadership roles within biosecurity and biosafety associations and/or other BEP partners in the country. These participants will have the opportunity to learn from and build professional networks with participants selected on the basis of demonstrated successful collaboration with BEP to promote biosecurity and biosafety in their respective institutions and regions.

Individuals who present a specific plan to apply the training and connections available at the conference to future biorisk management, biosafety, and biosecurity work at their institute, and possibly other institutions in their locality, are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to veterinary applicants.

What will the grant cover:

• Conference course registration fees
• Travel costs as allowed by US government regulations
• Travel and logistical support will be provided

Application instructions:

• To apply for travel grant support, please accomplish fully the application form, and then submit this form along with a copy of your updated curriculum vitae (CV) and any government-issued ID (preferably PRC) for verification to bioriskassociationphilippines@gmail.com with the subject “#brapconv2grant”.
• Selection for the travel support is a competitive selection process. BRAP reserves the right to withdraw grant offers to individuals who are unresponsive.
• The DEADLINE for submitting this application is on March 31, 2018 at 11:59 PM (Philippine time). Definitely NO EXTENSION. Please email us with any questions related to this.

For NEW membership applicants………

Please use the 2018 editable pdf form below.
Click on pic to download. Email all requirements (Updated CV, scanned PRC or PAMET ID, accomplished application form [this one] and proof of deposited membership dues) to bioriskassociationphilippines@gmail.com

For RENEWING Membership

just pay P300 at any BDO Branch and indicate in bold letters your complete name. Email scanned copy to bioriskassociationphilipines@gmail.com

Account name:
Biorisk Association of the Philippines 2015, Inc. (BRAP2015)

Account number: S/A 0016-8034-0474