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SUMMARY:2026 Chesapeake Area Biological Safety Association (ChABSA) Annual Scientific Symposium!
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to announce that registration is open for the 2026 Chesapeake Area Biological Safety Association (ChABSA) Annual Scientific Symposium! Join us Wednesday\, June 10\, 2026\, at The Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville\, MD\, or attend virtually. This full-day event brings together biosafety and biosecurity professionals\, researchers\, and partners to share insights\, trends\, and best practices driving the field forward. \n🌟 Keynote Speakers  \nWe are honored to feature two distinguished keynote speakers: \n\n Kelly Schulz– Chief Executive Officer\, Maryland Tech Council\nKelly Schulz brings extensive leadership experience in economic development\, workforce growth\, and life sciences advocacy. Her career spans public service\, entrepreneurship\, and strategic leadership roles that support industry innovation and growth throughout Maryland.\n Rebecca Bradford\, MBA\, MS\, PMP– Senior Vice President\, ATCC Federal Solutions\nRebecca Bradford is a recognized leader in public health and biomanufacturing strategy with more than two decades of experience advancing health security initiatives\, biosurveillance\, and resilient research infrastructures.\n\n📅 What to Expect \nIn addition to keynote presentations\, the Symposium will feature: \n\nPanel discussion addressing the history of biosafety featuring Sherry Bohn\, Joe Kozlovac and Bob Hawley\n\n  \n\nTechnical presentations:\n\n  \n\n\n\nNathalie Fowler – Challenges to Large-Volume Liquid Decontamination Using Steam Sterilization in High-Containment Laboratories\nJeff Woodson – Beyond Point Cleaning: A Risk-Based Approach to Decontaminating Specialized Equipment and the Research Environment\nJeremy Sandler – Mapping and Tracing Airflow in a Type C1 Biosafety Cabinet\nDaniel Eisenman – Guidelines Needed for the Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics in Biohazardous Research\nAmi Patel – Desktop Oligosynthesizers: A Case Study for Supporting Biotechnology Innovation Through Biosecurity Governance\, Biosafety Risk Assessment\, and Mitigation Strategies\n\n\nOpportunities to network with peers and exhibitors\n\n  \n\nBreaks and dedicated time for community engagement\n\n  \n\nA ChABSA business meeting with updates on organizational initiatives\n\n  \n\nBreakfast\, lunch\, and refreshment breaks included for in-person attendees\n\nWhether you’re looking to stay current on emerging biological safety practices\, deepen your professional network\, or engage with peers across sectors\, this Symposium offers valuable insights for all professionals in the biosafety and biosecurity community. \n📝 Register Today \n👉 Click here to register for in-person attendance\n👉 Click here to register for virtual attendance \nWe hope to see you there — in Rockville\, MD or online!
URL:https://southernbiosafetyassociation.org/event/2026-chesapeake-area-biological-safety-association-chabsa-annual-scientific-symposium/
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SUMMARY:Mid-Atlantic Biological Safety Association - Association presents its 38th Annual Hybrid Biosafety Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Mid-Atlantic Biological Safety Association presents its 38th Annual Hybrid Biosafety Symposium Thursday\, June 18\, 2026 \nThe Mütter Museum\nPhiladelphia\, PA\nIn-Person Registration Ends June 3\nVirtual Registration Ends June 15\nAgenda & Registration: https://www.mabsa.org/ \n  \nMembers $50.00 in person/$25.00 virtual; Non-Members $70.00 in person/$45 virtual\nNon-member registration offers one year membership in 2026.\nStudents $20.00 in person/$10.00 virtual \nAgenda: \nABSA update \nThe Lab That Already Leaked: From Biosafety Officer to AI Safety Officer \nHuman Remains Collections and Acquisition at The College of Physicians of Philadelphia \nGreen Labs at Penn: A Collaborative Approach to Safety and Sustainability \nPositive Gatekeeping: Regulatory Systems and Cost Savings \nBiosafety in Rhesus Macaque Research: Field-Based Case Studies \nLive Biological Products: Concerns of a BSO \nNo meat for you! Ticks and Alpha gal syndrome
URL:https://southernbiosafetyassociation.org/event/mid-atlantic-biological-safety-association-association-presents-its-38th-annual-hybrid-biosafety-symposium/
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SUMMARY:22nd Annual MABioN Biosafety Hybrid Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 22nd Annual MABioN Biosafety Hybrid Symposium is co-hosted by Northwestern University and University of Chicago and will be held August 3-5\, 2026\, in Chicago\, IL. \n  \nCall for abstracts! The goal is to present a wide array of information that would be of interest to our membership. Biosafety presentations at ABSA affiliate meetings may be eligible for CM points. You may speak in-person or remotely. You do not need to be a member of MABioN or ABSA to present at the symposium. \n\nGo to 22nd Annual MABioN Biosafety Hybrid Symposium for symposium details\, to submit an abstract\, and register for the event. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page and click the Warwick Allerton hotel link to reserve your hotel room. \n\nImportant Dates: \n\nAbstract submission deadline – May 29\, 2026\n*Early bird registration ends June 19\, 2026: $75 for pre-symposium; $200 for symposium\nReserved hotel block expires on June 19\, 2026\n*Standard registration: $100 for pre-symposium; $250 for symposium registration\nIn-person registration ends July 20\, 2026\nVirtual registration ends July 27\, 2026\n\n\n*MABioN Members will receive $25 discount code by email for both pre-symposium and the symposium. \n\nThe MABioN Annual Symposium is a two-day conference for biosafety professionals and others involved in biosafety. Speakers and attendees have the option to participate in person or virtually. \nAn optional half-day pre-symposium workshop on Protein Safety will be held on Monday morning. Register separately for the Monday morning workshop\, which includes a break and lunch. \nThe Symposium opens at 1pm on Monday and concludes after lunch on Wednesday. Presentations on various topics related to biosafety are planned for Monday afternoon\, all day Tuesday\, and Wednesday morning. Facility tours will take place Wednesday morning after the talks.
URL:https://southernbiosafetyassociation.org/event/22nd-annual-mabion-biosafety-hybrid-symposium/
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