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October 2015
Member Happy Hour
Let’s get together for happy hour October 28, 2015 at 6pm. Happy hour will take place at Bella Vista Social Club & Cafe in La Jolla. Join colleagues for an evening of shop talk, good food, and good drinks. RSVP to Sheryl Major at smajor@mail.sdsu.edu or (619) 594-6965
Find out more »April 2016
BSL3 Seminar Series
The BSL3 Seminar Series is a great program for architects, biosafety professionals, certifiers, commissioning agents, design engineers, facility managers, health and safety professionals and laboratorians in leadership positions. This program provides a great opportunity to learn from 8 biosafety / engineering experts who individually bring 20+ years of experiences to the class discussions on topics of interest to those involved in BSL3 Laboratories. The BSL3 Seminar Series features two very popular programs, “BSL3 Facilities: Design, Construction and Beyond" on April…
Find out more »July 2016
A Vaccine for the Zika Virus?
The recent Zika virus outbreak around the world has caught society’s attention. Fear, anxiety, and speculation spread as a contagion during a seemingly fleeting media blitz. This brief webinar will cover an overview of the virus, its effects, and a breakthrough vaccine that is being developed for it. Internationally known expert, Gregory A. Poland, MD, the Director of the Mayo Clinic Vaccine Research Group, will be presenting. Click here to register to this free webinar
Find out more »October 2016
Webinar – Zika Virus: Basic Concepts and Prevention
Webinar Description: Zika virus is an emerging disease that is attracting much media attention. This webinar will provide you with information on the history and emergence of this virus and will discuss the current status of infected areas. Participants will learn about the transmission and risks of Zika virus and the symptoms, testing and treatment of infections. Finally, prevention strategies will be discussed, along with some policy guidance for institutions that may be working with Zika-positive specimens or specimens that…
Find out more »November 2016
FBI Academic Biosecurity Workshop
Many individuals and groups have expressed the intent to attack the United States with biological weapons. In order to further their plans, these individuals may target laboratories, biotechnology companies, scientists, and students. The goal for the workshop is to improve the cooperation among law enforcement agencies and research institutions to mitigate potential biosecurity issues that may affect public health and safety. The FBI Academic Biosecurity Workshop will: • Increase awareness of potential biosecurity risks, • Identify biosecurity roles and responsibilities…
Find out more »Webinar: Volatile Chemicals and Class II Type A2 “Recirculated” BSCs: How Much is Safe?
Volatile chemicals, while typically used in a fume hood, sometimes need to be used in conjunction with biological experiments, requiring the use of volatile chemicals within a biosafety cabinet (BSC). While a 100% exhausted Class II Type B2 cabinet is most often mentioned as a safe option, this is not always possible or necessary. International safety standards have recommended “minute” amounts of volatiles can safely be used in a Class II Type A2, but what constitutes “minute” can be left…
Find out more »February 2017
Hazardous Waste Training
The Hazardous Materials Division and the CUPA Forum would like to invite you to attend a hazardous waste training session at the 2017 Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Conference. The training will cover the basics of identifying what is a hazardous waste, proper labeling and accumulation requirements, and record keeping requirements. An overview of RCRA waste vs. non-RCRA waste and generator status (LQG, SQG or CESQG) will be covered. Participants will receive a comprehensive course manual and a certificate of…
Find out more »February 2018
Exploring The World Within Us
Dr. Zbigniew Mikulski, director of the La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology Microscopy Core Facility, who presented at the Feb. 2, 2018 BioNet meeting, will give a citizen scientist talk at San Diego Public Library on February 15th at 6.30 pm. This event is free and intended for all ages. Arthur C. Clarke once quipped that any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. Through images and movies, Dr. Zbigniew Mikulski will take you on a space odyssey to the outermost edges of the visible…
Find out more »March 2018
BioNet Social Event: Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar
BioNet will be participating again with Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar on March 8, 2018. The theme this month is Women to the Rescue which will feature 50 local female scientists ready to answer any questions you may have. The specific topics have not yet been announced for each location, but in an effort to provide a little more advance notice than our last networking event we have chosen to meet at Societe Brewing Company. BioNet BoD and members will attend…
Find out more »June 2018
Preventing and Treating Biological Exposures
The Eagleson Institute Occupational Heath Colloquium will be held at the Kimpton Shorebreak Hotel in Huntington Beach June 10-12. This annual gathering brings together all those who help safeguard the health of biological laboratory workers in a highly interactive format that encourages sharing among the various disciplines involved. Who should attend? Occupational medicine, infectious disease, and emergency physicians Physician assistants and nurse practitioners Occupational health nurses Biosafety professionals Veterinarians Consult the Colloquium website for more information
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