Deadline for ABSA proposals extended

Posted on March 8, 2016 by BioRisk Association of the Philippines 2015, Inc.
ABSA Conf 2016
ABSA 59th Annual Biological Safety Conference

Course Proposals Deadline Extended til
Friday March 11, 2016 at 12pm CST!
You are now able to submit proposals for ABSA’s 59th Annual Biological Safety Conference. The conference will take place September 30-October 5, 2016 in Grapevine, Texas. We anticipate having 650 attendees and 90 commercial exhibits. The pre-conference courses will take place Friday, September 30 to Sunday, October 2. The conference presentations will take place Monday, October 3 to Wednesday, October 5.
The Call for Course Proposals submission deadline is March 11, 2016 at 12 pm CST. 2016 Call for Course Proposals Submission Site
The Call for Papers submission deadline is March 24, 2016 at 11:59 pm CDT.
If you have any questions please contact KariAnn DeServi at Kariann@absaoffice.org.
The Conference website is http://www.absaconference.org
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Advanced Biosafety Training Series

Posted on March 7, 2016 by BioRisk Association of the Philippines 2015, Inc.
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An Online Certification Review Course
On-Demand Modules 
The Advanced Biosafety Training Series is an intermediate to advanced online offering, designed for those studying for the National Registry of Certified Microbiologists (NRCM)Specialist Microbiologist in Biological Safety exam, as well as those biological safety professionals who are interested in advanced training. Each module will cover the essential elements of information, at a level appropriate for someone preparing to take the NRCM Biological Safety Specialist exam.
These modules are presented in a self-paced/self-study format which involves PowerPoint lectures, a pre- and post-assessment as well as practice exam-style test questions and reference materials. Each module will take approximately two (2) to five (5) hours to complete, including the pre- and post-assessment and evaluation.
Information regarding the modules is available on the ABSA web site at www.absa.org/educbsp.html.
The titles of the modules include:
  • Risk Assessment and Hazard Identification: Infectious Agents, rDNA & Occupational Health Issues
  • Regulatory Aspects Pertinent to Risk Assessment: NIH Guidelines, Select Agents & Animal Biosafety
  • Facility Design & Large Scale Biosafety Issues
  • Disinfection, Decontamination & Sterilization
  • Work Practices, Equipment Biohazards and Personal Protective Equipment
  • Equipment, Biological Safety Cabinets & Bioaerosols
  • Regulatory Aspects, Standards, Guidelines, Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs) & Emergency Response
A discount is offered when all seven (7) modules are purchased!
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ABSA 59th Annual Biological Safety Conference

Posted on March 4, 2016 by BioRisk Association of the Philippines 2015, Inc.
ABSA 59th Annual Biological Safety Conference
Call for Papers and Course Proposals
You are now able to submit proposals for ABSA’s 59th Annual Biological Safety Conference. The conference will take place September 30-October 5, 2016 in Grapevine, Texas. We anticipate having 650 attendees and 90 commercial exhibits. The pre-conference courses will take place Friday, September 30 to Sunday, October 2. The conference presentations will take place Monday, October 3 to Wednesday, October 5.
The Call for Course Proposals submission deadline is March 3, 2016 at 11:59 pm CST. 2016 Call for Course Proposals Submission Site
The Call for Papers submission deadline is March 24, 2016 at 11:59 pm CDT.
If you have any questions please contact KariAnn DeServi at Kariann@absaoffice.org.
The Conference website is http://www.absaconference.org
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