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SUMMARY:42st Annual Boswick Burn & Wound Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 42nd Annual Boswick Burn & Wound Symposium will be held 25-30 January 2020 in Wailea\, Hawaii. \nThis international conference is designed for physicians\, researchers\, investigators\, nurses\, therapists\, dieticians\, and others interested in development of techniques\, treatments\, drugs\, and devices in the study and management of wound healing\, wound management\, burn care\, and infection control. \nThe John A. Boswick\, M.D. Burn and Wound Healing Symposium is a great opportunity to meet with leading surgeons and wound healing specialists face-to-face. \nA representative sampling of topics from last year’s symposium: \n\nA Prospective Evaluation of Spray Keratinocytes to Treat Large TBSA Injuries\nThe Use of Tranexamic Acid in Burn Surgery: Preliminary Results from a Double-Blinded\, Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial\nTreatment of Burns with Concentrated Surfactant Gel with or without an Antimicrobial AgentLimb Salvage and Diabetic Wounds with Bioabsorbable Temporizing Matrix\nHypochlorous Acid for Septic Abdominal Processes Using a Unique Negative Pressure Wound Therapy System\nFrom Wound Care to Wound Closure and Remission: Surgical Means to Heal Wounds and Extend Ulcer-Free Days\nThe Role of Photographic Training in Wound Care\nUse of The Amalgatome Surgical Device in Excision of Burn Wounds and Donor Site Harvesting\nUse of Negative Pressure Wound Therapy With Instillation and a Dressing with Through Holes as an Option for Complex Wound Management\nA Concept of Pediatric Second Degree Burn Care\nHealthcare Resource Utilization of Stage 3 & Stage 4 Pressure Ulcer and Diabetic Foot Ulcer\nPatients Treated Early with Clostridial Collagenase Ointment (CCO) – A Payers Perspective\nVERSAJET II in the Outpatient Clinic: Providing Operative Care Outside of the Operating Room\nAutologous Regeneration of Tissue (ARTTM) Skin Harvesting System: Technology Development and Early Experience\nClinical Experience of AmnioBand in Treating Complex Wounds\n\nHISTORY\nJohn A. Boswick was born and educated in Illinois. He received his medical education at Loyola University in Chicago\, and graduated with both a Master of Arts Degree in Anatomy and M.D. degree. After his residency at Cook County Hospital\, Dr. Boswick advanced academically to Professor of Surgery at Northwestern University\, Director of Surgical Services\, and Director of the Sumner Koch Burn Center\, and Hand Surgery Service at Cook County Hospital. \nIn 1972\, Dr. Boswick and his family moved to Denver Colorado\, where he became Professor of Surgery at the University of Colorado. Aside from his academic responsibilities\, Dr. Boswick served the American Burn Association as its seventh President\, and was also an officer of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He was a consultant for the United States Army\, the World Health Organization\, and served as Secretary General of the International Society for Burn Injuries. He authored more than 100 articles and chapters in surgical journals and edited several books on the art and science of burn care.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/42nd-boswick-burn-wound-symposium-2020/
LOCATION:Wailea Beach Resort – Marriott\, Maui\, 3700 Wailea Alanui Dr\, Wailea\, HI\, 96753\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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SUMMARY:2020 Doomsday Clock Announcement
DESCRIPTION:The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists will host a live international news conference at 10 a.m. EST/1500 GMT on Thursday\, January 23\, 2020\, to announce the 2020 time of the Doomsday Clock. \nThe news conference will take place at the National Press Club in Washington\, D.C. Watch the announcement live the website or on their Facebook page and follow #DoomsdayClock \n \nRead last year’s Doomsday Clock Statement 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/2020-doomsday-clock-announcement/
LOCATION:National Press Club\, 529 14th St NW\, Washinton\, DC\, 20045\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awareness Event,Webcast-Remote
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200117
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SUMMARY:TRB Annual Meeting - Transportation Research Board
DESCRIPTION:The Transportation Research Board (TRB) 99th Annual Meeting will be held January 12–16\, 2020\, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center\, in Washington\, D.C. The information-packed program is expected to attract more than 13\,000 transportation professionals from around the world. \nThe meeting program will cover all transportation modes\, with more than 5\,000 presentations in nearly 800 sessions and workshops\, addressing topics of interest to policy makers\, administrators\, practitioners\, researchers\, and representatives of government\, industry\, and academic institutions. A number of sessions and workshops will focus on the spotlight theme for the 2020 meeting: A Century of Progress: Foundation for the Future. \nTopics of interest highlighted by the CBRNE Central staff include: \n\nCommunity Disaster Emergency Supplies Procurement and Delivery Simulation\nEvacuation Planning Strategies and Solutions from the National Disaster Preparedness Training Center\nHow Community Impact Assessment Lays a Foundation for Equitable\, Resilient Communities\nEnhancing Resiliency by Better Moisture Measurement Near Pavements and Structures\nBlockchain: Opportunities and Challenges for the Transport Sector\nInnovative Methodologies for Emergency Evacuations\nCurrent Research in Transit Safety and Security\nUsing Crowdsource Data to Improve Operations and Emergency Response\nLife-Cycle Assessment and Climate Resilience of Pavements\nReturn on Resilience Investments\nResearch in Marine and Inland Waterway Transportation\nBest Practices for Handling and Responding\nBefore\, During\, and After a Cyber Attack or Data Breach\nFrom Horses to Robots and Cyber: A Century of Military Transportation Progress Biometrics for Port\nSecurity: Where Are We?\nNew Ideas for Emergency Evacuations\nEmergency Responders Evacuations in\nShort-Notice and No Notice Scenarios\nSafety and Security in Rail Transit\nResilient Airport Systems\nClimate Change and Natural Hazards\nLogistics for Disaster Response\, Business Continuity\, and Humanitarian Aid\nRestoring and Sustaining Communities After a Disruptive Event Through Public and Private\nPartnerships: Effective Practices from the Front Lines\nSeasonal Climatic Effects on Transportation Infrastructure\nBefore\, During\, and After “The Big One(s)”: Unified Support to Civil Authorities\nEmerging Issues in Supply Chain Risk and Resilience\nCritical Transportation Infrastructure Protection\nSeasonal Climatic Effects on Transportation Infrastructure\nTransportation Resilience 2019: Key Takeaways and Lessons Learned\nMainstreaming Resiliency: Physical Security Faces New Challenges\nKeeping Our Nation’s Transportation Assets Secure from Cyber Attacks\nLessons from the Field and Research Needs on Disaster Response Operations and Logistics\nResilience\, Safety\, and Security of Bridges and Tunnels: U.S. and International Topics\nMaking Sense of Emerging Data Sources for Nonmotorized Transportation: Tools\, Tips\, and Knowledge Gaps for Effective Analysis\n\nRegister now for the TRB 2020 Annual Meeting
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/trb-annual-meeting-transportation-research-board/
LOCATION:Walter E. Washington Convention Center\, 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200112
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SUMMARY:Complex Coordinated Attack Training Week at CDP
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Domestic for Domestic Preparedness has announced the dates for its next Complex Coordinated Attack Theme Week. \nThe event will run Jan. 5-11\, 2020 on the CDP’s campus in Anniston\, AL. \nThe intent of the week is to enhance emergency responders’ ability to respond to attacks designed to disrupt or overwhelm response agencies\, such as an active shooter coupled with the release of hazardous materials. \nThe week will be the third such theme week hosted by the CDP\, and one of two such theme weeks the CDP has planned for 2020.  The center conducted its inaugural Complex Coordinated Attack Theme Week in 2018\, and followed that with a Complex Coordinated Attack Theme Week earlier this year. \nThe second Complex Coordinated Attack Theme Week in 2020 is tentatively slated in June. \nCourses for the week include the CDP’s Healthcare Leadership for Mass Casualty Incidents and Hospital Emergency Response Training for Mass Casualty Incidents.  The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Brunswick\, Georgia will also be on site\, delivering modules of its Active Shooter Threat Training Program. \nHospital Emergency Response Training for Mass Casualty Incidents\nThe Hospital Emergency Response Training for Mass Casualty Incidents (HERT) course addresses healthcare response at the operations level for the facility and its personnel. This three-day course prepares healthcare responders to utilize the Hospital Incident Command System — integrating into the community emergency response network while operating an Emergency Treatment Area as hospital first responders during a mass casualty incident involving patient contamination. The healthcare responders will determine and use appropriate personal protective equipment and conduct triage followed by decontamination of ambulatory and nonambulatory patients as members of a Hospital Emergency Response Team. \nHealthcare Leadership for Mass Casualty Incidents\nHealthcare Leadership for Mass Casualty Incidents is a four-day course that addresses disaster preparedness at the facility and system level. Healthcare leaders must be prepared for any incident that results in multiple casualties\, whether it is the result of a natural disaster; an accidental or intentional release of a chemical\, biological\, radiological\, nuclear\, or explosives (CBRNE) hazard; or a disease outbreak that results in an epidemic or pandemic. This course focuses on preparing healthcare leaders to make critical decisions in all-hazards disaster emergency preparedness activities. Responders learn essential disaster-planning response and recovery functions through lecture/discussion format that are then applied in a tabletop exercise and a two-day functional exercise. \nActive Shooter Threat Training Program\nThe Active Shooter Threat Training Program (ASTTP) is a 4 day course designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to successfully handle an active threat event. Through hands-on training\, this program will provide the student the proficiency and attitude to manage these situations. The program utilizes dynamic interactive drills and scenario based training to take Active Shooter Threat Tactics Training to the next level. This program is an intensive training program that covers a variety of tactical subject matters to include: individual and team movement and operational formation. In addition\, this program focuses on the role and responsibilities of the responding officers. \nHospital Emergency Response Training for Mass Casualty Incidents – Basic Train-the-Trainer\nThe Hospital Emergency Response Training for Mass Casualty Incidents-Basic\, Train-the-Trainer (HERT-B TtT) is a one-day course offered to healthcare responders who have successfully completed the HERT course. It prepares students to teach HERT at their facilities by focusing on presentation techniques\, practical applications\, and the preparation and maintenance of lesson plans. The HERT-B TtT course provides students with an understanding of the HERT course material to include team assignments and functions\, proper wear and removal of personal protective equipment\, decontamination procedures\, Emergency Treatment Area location selection\, and operation\, and victim triage.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/complex-coordinated-attack-training-week-at-cdp/
LOCATION:Center for Domestic Preparedness\, 61 Responder Dr.\, Anniston\, AL\, 36205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Continuing Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20191211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20191211T120000
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SUMMARY:IoT Foundations for First Responders Webinar
DESCRIPTION:How can public safety best prepare for and leverage next-generation Internet of Things (IoT) sensor and data collection capabilities? \nIn NIST’s Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) division’s next webinar – Alison Kahn covers IoT’s ability to help Public Safety operations. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, December 11\, 2019 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (MT) for insight into PSCR’s IoT research and how public safety operators can get involved. During this webinar\, Alison Kahn\, Richard Reed\, and Peter Hallenbeck discuss the challenges and opportunities in leveraging IoT for first responders. There will be time for Q&A. \nRead about the panelists below\, and register now! \n\n\n\nAlison Kahn\, PSCR \n\n\nAlison Kahn is an Electronics Engineer with NIST’s Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) division. Alison is currently working on research related to Personal Area Networks for the next generation of first responders. Alison acts as the lab’s device liaison\, working with vendors to ensure that public safety features are addressed in impending device releases to allow PSCR to release cutting-edge technology for the future of public safety. Alison has 14 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. Before joining PSCR in 2016\, she worked on end to end device interoperability  programs for companies such as Motorola and Nokia. She also worked with commercial carriers to develop and implement carrier-specific and industry standard interoperability with the company’s network equipment. Alison’s education includes a Bachelor’s of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from the Colorado School of Mines. \nRichard Reed\, Aurora Firefighter / SWAT Medic \n\n\n\n\nRichard Reed is a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran\, business owner\, entrepreneur\, and Firefighter/Paramedic for the city of Aurora\, Colorado. Born and raised in San Jose\, California\, the heart of Silicon Valley\, Richard has technology and entrepreneurship in his blood. \nAfter his service in the Marine Corps and founding and running a successful business\, Richard turned his attention towards firefighting. During his tenure as a Firefighter/Paramedic with Aurora Fire Rescue\, Richard served as one of the first responders to arrive at the Aurora Theater Shooting and also served as the dedicated medic for the elite Aurora Police SWAT team. \nRichard’s career experience gives him unique expertise and knowledge in the technology used across the military\, police\, and fire domains. His in-depth understanding of the interactions between police and fire brings insights into the intricacies and complexities of interoperable communication. Richard understands the challenges in communication and the problems associated with inadequate technology and has a passion to find solutions to help bridge the technology and communication gap across the public safety sector. Richard is energized to see how the utilization of new innovations in technology will bring greater efficiency and safer ways to provide the best response for the citizens that are served. \nPeter Hallenbeck\, Efland Volunteer Fire Department \n\n\n\nPeter Hallenbeck has been with the Efland Volunteer Fire Department in Efland\, NIC since 1992. He is currently the Deputy Chief. The Department is in a somewhat rural area\, with a lot of “suburban commuters” that work in nearby Raleigh and Durham\, NC. The Department runs about 500 fire\, EMS\, and Rescue calls per year. I-40 runs through the center of the district; as such\, the call volume is a good mix of rural\, suburban and high speed interstate accidents. \nPeter’s “Day Job” for 40+ years has been as an embedded systems Electrical Engineer. The work has been with new start-ups designing hardware\, software\, and user interfaces. Peter also takes the hardware and sets up\, supervises\, and checks the manufacturing of the new systems. The software projects are from small embedded systems to high speed network routing and encryption systems. The projects have been in both consumer and commercial markets. \nPeter has also worked in patent litigation as an expert witness. He has 8 patents in various areas including one in responder-based map display systems. Since 2011\, Peter has worked full time on responder data management and display systems on his own. The system is being used in 10 PSAPs (Dispatch Centers) by about 30 departments for Fire and EMS. It supports paid\, mixed and all volunteer departments with special attention to volunteer departments in rural areas where budgets are tight and volunteer responders need technology on smart phones. Larger CAD systems tend to ignore individuals as resources. \nPeter is currently working on IoT solutions and standards. He is on the NPA 950/951 “Standards for Data Development and Exchange” committee. The goal is to have an end to end system so that the data standards have been tested by the “Boots on the Ground” responders. IoT efforts will not move forward without their stamp of approval.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/iot-foundations-for-first-responders-webinar/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webcast-Remote
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191214
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SUMMARY:A Science Gateway for Atomic and Molecular Physics
DESCRIPTION:A workshop entitled\, “A Science Gateway for Atomic and Molecular Physics” will be held 11-13 December 2019 at NIST Headquarters in Gaithersburg\, Maryland. \nThis project grew out of an National Science Foundation (NSF) supported workshop held at the Institute for Theoretical Atomic and Molecular Physics (ITAMP) Workshop May 14-16\, 2018 entitled\, “Developing Flexible and Robust Software in Computational Atomic and Molecular (A&M) Physics” organized by Barry Schneider (chair)\, Robert Forrey (Penn State)\, and Naduvalath Balakrishnan (UNLV). \nFollowing the workshop six of the groups interested in atomic and molecular collisions and the interaction of those systems with electromagnetic radiation submitted an NSF proposal to the eXtreme Science and Engineering Discovery Environment ( XSEDE ) to build and maintain a Science Gateway devoted to the codes developed in these groups. The purpose of the project is to explore mechanisms to collectively make codes available and easier to use by the partners as well as others in the community. With the proposal granted\, the group was joined by Sudhakar Pamidighantam of the XSEDE project for development of the gateway. \nWith some of the codes being ported to various XSEDE platforms\, we are now taking the next step by describing the science and the computational details of our codes to a larger community with the goal of making them available and useful to others and to also invite people who have similar interests to consider more direct participation in the project. \nFor more information\, please visit the AMP Gateway homepage. \nOrganizing Committee \n\nSamantha Fonseca dos Santos – Rollins College\nJimena Gorfinkiel – Open University\, Milton Keynes UK\nAlicia Palacios – University of Madrid\nMarianna Safronova – University of Delaware\nBarry Schneider – NIST\n\nThe AMP Gateway Group \n\nKlaus Bartschat and Oleg Zatsarinny – Drake U\nIgor Bray – Curtin U\, AU\nArmin Scrinzi – Ludwig-Maximilans U\, DE\nFernando Martin and Jesus Jesús González-Vázquez – U of Madrid\, SP\nJimena D. Gorfinkiel – Open University\, Milton Keynes\, UK\nJonathan Tennyson – UCL\, UK\nSudhakar Pamidighantam – IU\nBarry Schneider – NIST\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhile we are still engaged in organizing the details of the workshop\, the tentative agenda is: \nDay 1\, Wednesday\, Dec 11: \nAn introduction and some background to set the stage. \nOne-hour overview talks on the science and computational techniques used in each code and an additional 15 minutes for discussion. These talks will be designed to give the attendees enough background on the science problems that can be tackled with the code and the methods employed by the developers. \nDay 2\, Thursday\, Dec 12: \nOne-hour demonstrations of using the codes on the gateway with 30 minutes for questions\, discussion\, comments\, etc. \nDay 3\, Friday\, Dec 13: \nShort presentations from attendees\, open discussions\, suggestions\, etc. This is currently planned to be a half day\, but it could be extended to a full day if there is sufficient interest. \nRegister by December 4\, 2019 \nAll attendees must be pre-registered to gain entry to the NIST campus. \n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/a-science-gateway-for-atomic-and-molecular-physics/
LOCATION:NIST Headquarters\, 100 Bureau Dr.\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20899\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191213
DTSTAMP:20200102T183404Z
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SUMMARY:Countering Explosive Threat and Demining
DESCRIPTION:The annual gathering of the world’s EOD community for “Countering Explosive Threat and Demining” will take place 10-12 Dec 2019 in London\, UK. \nExplosive weapons\, both conventional munition or improvised explosive\, have become a fact of modern conflict. Behind the conflict\, this threat for millions across the globe is\, in reality\, a fact of life which continues to decimate communities across the world. UNICEF estimates one casualty every 20 minutes caused by explosive weapons. \nResponding to this ongoing crisis\, the Countering Explosive Threat and Demining conference\, supported by the Counter-EO UK\, representing the UK’s Counter-IED supply chain and collaborating with Her Majesty’s Government\, British Army and security forces\, this truly unique forum will bring together key stakeholders and decision makers from the complete\, global Counter-EO community. \nLed by senior policy drivers from government\, NGO’s and military and supported by industry leaders across all three pillars of EOD – prepare the force\, attack the network and defeat the device – the conference will outline the new\, joint approach to countering the explosive threat.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/asap-countering-explosive-threat-and-demining/
LOCATION:Hilton Wembley\, Lakeside Way\, London\, HA9 0BU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191123
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SUMMARY:14th Annual Homeland Security Week
DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Defense and Government Advancement (IDGA) will host the 14th Homeland Security Week on 20-22 November 2019 in Washington\, D.C. \nAgenda topics of interest highlighted by the CBRNE Central staff include: \n\nCombating Nuclear Terrorism: DHS’s Efforts to Protect Key Cities from WMDs\nIncreasing the Nation’s Preparedness Against Chemical and Biological Threats\nSecuring High Risk Chemical Facilities and the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)\nProtecting the Nation’s Food Supply\nIdentifying and Mediating National Security Threats\nPromoting Public-Private Partnerships to Promote Security and Increase Resilience Within the Nation’s Chemical Industry\nDeveloping Effective Response Plans to CBRN Attacks That Minimize Risk to Personnel\nUsing Artificial Intelligence and Situational Awareness Technologies for Critical Incident Response\nCISA’s Priorities for Advancing Critical Infrastructure Protection and Resiliency\nEngaging with the Private Sector to Better Protect Critical Infrastructures\nKey to Identifying Potential Terrorists Through Research\nImproving Airport Security with the Help of AI\n\nPlease visit the IDGA Homeland Security Week website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/14th-annual-homeland-security-week/
LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Washington\, 1000 H St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191122
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SUMMARY:Tri-Service Asian Defense & Security 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Biennial Tri-Service Asian Defense & Security 2019 Exhibition\, Conference and Networking Event will be held 18-21 Nov 2019 in Bangkok\, Thailand. \nDefense & Security 2019 will focus on regional cooperation and business partnerships for a more united and effective response regarding disaster management\, cyber security\, anti-terrorism and defense production. \nThis event is restricted to professionals only. The exhibition is open to international military personnel and is focused on high-ranking officials from the Army\, Navy\, and Air Force of various Asian Countries. \nInvitations are also extended to the Ministry of Defence\, the Ministry of Interior\, Chiefs of Police\, Customs\, Coast Guard\, and other government and private security organisations. \nPlease visit the Tri-Service Asian Defense & Security 2019 website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/tri-service-asian-defense-security-2019/
LOCATION:Impact Exhibition Center\, Banmai Amphoe\, Pak Kret\, 11120\, Thailand
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20191118T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20191121T235959
DTSTAMP:20190914T234332Z
CREATED:20190818T001252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190914T234332Z
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SUMMARY:DTRA CBD S&T 2019 - Chemical and Biological Defense
DESCRIPTION:The 2019 CBD S&T Conference\, the Chemical and Biological Defense Science & Technology meeting hosted every other year by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency\, will take place this fall from 18-21 November 2019 in Cincinnati\, Ohio. \n\n\n\nJoin more than 1500 researchers and stakeholders in chemical and biological defense. Attendees can learn about DTRA’s current and upcoming research opportunities for small and large businesses\, academia and national laboratories directly from science and technology managers\, small business contracting representatives\, contracting officers and program managers. \n\n\n\nHighlighted session topics include: \n\n\n\nChem Bio Recon and Remote Sensing TechnologiesLeave-And-Forget Sensors\, Leave-No-Trace Sensor CapabilitiesAdvances in Chemical Plume Characterization Technologies in Large-Scale ReleasesChemical Agents in Complex Operating EnvironmentsMultifunctional Materials for All Hazards\, Individual or Collective Protection Air Filtration EnhancementsNew Methods For Modeling Emerging Threat Agents\, Dissemination Devices and CWMD Scenario DevelopmentDecreasing Thermal BurdenDevelopment of Pain-Free Microneedles and Wearable Biosensor DevicesEmerging Hazard Prediction Techniques (e.g. Graphical Processing Unit Applications\, Neural Networks\, Machine Learning)Leveraging Platform Technologies to Accelerate Fielding of Toxin Medical Countermeasures to the Warfighter.Source Term Estimation\, Sensor Modeling\, and New Meteorological Forecasting/Now-Casting CapabilitiesToxicological Assessments of Aerosol Exposures to BiotoxinsFeasibility and Utility of Toxidrome-Based Medical CountermeasuresDevelopment/Adaptation of New and Existing Tactical Apps/Plug-Ins to Integrate with Nett Warrior\, TSOA\, CBRN IS\, ATAK\, WinTAK\, and WebTAKExploring Augmented Reality to Provide Chemical and Biological Threat Situational Awareness in Head-Mounted Visual DisplaysImproved Coatings\, Including Bio-Inspired Coatings\, That Reduce Agent Retention to Facilitate DecontaminationTactical Warning and Reporting Tools\n\n\n\nPlease visit the CBD S&T Conference website to view the full agenda and register. The registration deadline is 1 Nov 2019.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/dtra-cbd-st-2019-chemical-and-biological-defense/
LOCATION:Duke Energy Convention Center\, 525 Elm St.\, Cincinnati\, OH\, 45202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191118
DTSTAMP:20230707T185627Z
CREATED:20190117T123244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T185627Z
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SUMMARY:VCOS Symposium in the Sun 2019
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer and combination fire\, rescue and EMS leaders will gather at the 2019 VCOS Symposium in the Sun 14-17 Nov in Clearwater\, Florida. \nThe leadership training available at this symposium will help address the unique needs of volunteer and combination leadership in your department. The networking opportunities give you the chance to share ideas and solutions with colleagues from all over the country. The vendors attending can help departments of any size\, giving you the tools and equipment necessary to ensure everyone on your team comes home. \nPlease visit the VCOS Symposium in the Sun 2019 website for more information. \nEditor’s note: Agenda information was not available at time of publishing. Please visit the event website for the latest updates.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/vcos-symposium-in-the-sun-2019/
LOCATION:Hilton Clearwater Beach\, 400 Mandalay Avenue\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33767\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191115
DTSTAMP:20230707T185746Z
CREATED:20190928T171449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T185746Z
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SUMMARY:GCC Forensics Conference 2019
DESCRIPTION:The 2019 GCC Forensics Conference and Exhibition will be held 13-14 Nov 2019 in Bahrain. \nGCC Forensics Conference & Exhibition will bring together law enforcement\, forensic scientists\, experts\, researchers and educators from around the world who are engaged in forensic science as well as related investigative and security fields. \nAgenda topics of interest highlighted by the CBRNE Central staff include: \n\nThe Implemented Strategy of Forensic Science Laboratory in Countering Terrorism Cases\nForensic Analysis Of C-4 Explosives for Possible Discrimination\nExamination of Some Homemade Weapons and Their Ammunition Seized\nThe Effect of Time Factor on The Survival of Firefighting Residues on the Hands\nThe Future of Forensic Detection Including Identification Through Human Scent Traces\nImplemented Strategy of Forensic Science Laboratory in Countering Terrorism Cases in The Kingdom of Bahrain\nCurrent Trends in Postmortem Toxicology Interpretation\n\nPlease visit the GCC Forensics Conference 2019 website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/gcc-forensics-2019-2/
LOCATION:Gulf Hotel Bahrain\, Building 11، Rd No 3801\, Manama\, Bahrain
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191030
DTSTAMP:20190928T163744Z
CREATED:20190928T163744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190928T163744Z
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SUMMARY:IACP 2019 - International Association of Chiefs of Police
DESCRIPTION:The International Association of Chiefs of Police will host the IACP 2019 Annual Meeting and Expo on 26-29 Oct 2019 in Chicago\, Illinois. \nThe IACP 2019 education program includes topics that address contemporary or emerging issues confronting the law enforcement profession and the leaders of law enforcement agencies worldwide. \nTopics of interest highlighted by the CBRNE Central staff include: \n\nFBI Lessons Learned: Commonalities of Homeland Attackers\nTraining of Non-specialized Police Patrols in Responding to Radiological and Nuclear incidents\nFirstNet Emergency Response Operations Program\nPaper Based Detection Technology – presented by S2 Detection Technologies Inc.\nMythbusters: Get Answers to Your Questions about the FirstNet Network\nRadicalization and Mobilization to Violence: Data Driven Risk Analysis in Counterterrorism\nThe 2021 National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) Transition\nPublic/Private Collaboration in Responding to a Potential Mass Casualty Incident\nThe Next Generation of Intelligence Gathering – No Matter the Size of Your Agency\nInnovations in Violent Crime Reduction Strategies\nThe Police Use of Drones and Response to Malicious sUAS Threats\nCombating Trafficking and Armed Criminal Groups in Colombia\nRapidity is the Key: Using Forensic Tools in Real Time to Lead Investigations\nWriting Successful Private and Public Grant Applications\nTrends from the FBI on Assaults against Police and Anatomy of an Active Shooting Rampage\nTerrorism Prevention through Community Policing: Mistakes Made and Lessons Learned\n\nPlease visit the IACP 2019 conference website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/iacp-2019-international-association-of-chiefs-of-police/
LOCATION:McCormick Place\, 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive\, Chicago\, IL\, 60616\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Continuing Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191024
DTSTAMP:20190915T124541Z
CREATED:20190201T232402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190915T124541Z
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SUMMARY:DARPA Spectrum Collaboration Challenge (SC2) at Mobile World Congress Americas
DESCRIPTION:The DARPA Spectrum Collaboration Challenge (SC2) aims to ensure that the exponentially growing number of military and civilian wireless devices will have full access to the increasingly crowded electromagnetic spectrum. \nToday\, access to the spectrum is managed by dividing it into rigid\, exclusively licensed bands. This human-driven process does not adapt to the dynamics of supply and demand\, and so it cannot exploit the full potential capacity of the spectrum. \nIn this first-of-its-kind collaborative machine-learning competition\, SC2 competitors will re-imagine new spectrum access strategies in which radio networks autonomously collaborate to dynamically determine how the radio frequency (RF) spectrum should be used moment to moment\, avoiding interference and jointly exploiting opportunities. SC2 teams will develop these breakthrough capabilities by taking advantage of recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning\, and the expanding capacities of software-defined radios. \n \nFollowing preliminary competitions in late 2017 and late 2018\, finalists will compete here for $3.75 million in cash prizes and\, more importantly\, to demonstrate that they have devised the best collaborative framework yet for making sure the spectrum will be able to accommodate the ever-growing demand to use it. \nDARPA announced on 12 Sep 2019 the final 10 teams to compete in the Spectrum Collaboration Challenge Championship Event: \n\nAndersons – an independent competitor\nDragon Radio – Drexel University\nErebus – a team of independent researchers\nGatorWings – University of Florida\nHow Make Radio – Agitator LLC\nMarmotE – Vanderbilt University\nSCATTER – IDLab\, an imec research group at Ghent University and University of Antwerp\, and Rutgers University\nSodium-24 – an independent competitor\nSprite – Northeastern University\nZylinium – a team of independent researchers\n\nThe live SC2 Championship Event will take place on the Keynote Stage at MWC 2019 Los Angeles. Grant Imahara\, well known for his work on the hit Discovery series MythBusters and Netflix series White Rabbit Project\, will serve as the master of ceremonies. Imahara will provide commentary alongside DARPA’s Paul Tilghman and GNU Radio Foundation president\, Ben Hilburn. The event will kick off at 3:30 p.m. Pacific Time and take the audience through several rounds of competition during which teams will be eliminated based on scores and performance. The finale is free to attend and open to all MWC 2019 Los Angeles attendees as well as the general public. \nAttendees who have an MWC 2019 Los Angeles three-day pass can indicate interest in attending the event at https://register.mwclosangeles.com/ by clicking “Programs” and selecting “DARPA SC2 Championship Event” under the programs list. The general public or those without a three-day pass may request a free\, one-day pass to the SC2 Championship Event by emailing SC2@darpa.mil. \nPlease visit the DARPA SC2 event website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/darpa-sc2-mobile-world-congress-2019/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Convention Center\, 1201 S Figueroa St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20191002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20191005
DTSTAMP:20190501T225443Z
CREATED:20190214T215244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190501T225443Z
UID:15620-1569974400-1570233599@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:NIST/NIJ Evidence Management Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) will be hosting an Evidence Management Symposium on October 2-4\, 2019\, on the NIST Gaithersburg campus. \nSeveral factors have led to national attention on evidence management including problems in evidence rooms and scientific advancements in forensic science resulting in increased volumes of evidence being submitted and stored. The infrastructure and technology necessary to manage the growing amount of collected evidence has not improved and the lack of interoperability between stakeholders remains a challenge. \nThe two-day Evidence Management Symposium will focus on fostering awareness by sharing the state of the industry\, successes\, lessons learned\, and recommending best practices. The event will provide an opportunity for a candid discussion between law enforcement executives\, criminal justice practitioners\, policy makers\, and the legal community from around the nation on the important issues of evidence management. \nTopics covered will include evidence management in law enforcement\, courts\, hospitals\, and storage of digital evidence\, a standard for barcode software\, warehouse security\, the importance of inventories and audits\, legislative support\, statistical data\, and funding availabilities. \nPlease visit the NIST Evidence Management Symposium website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/nist-nij-evidence-management-symposium/
LOCATION:NIST Headquarters\, 100 Bureau Dr.\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20899\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190926
DTSTAMP:20190929T033747Z
CREATED:20190902T033456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190929T033747Z
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SUMMARY:Background Story on Uranium Smuggling in Moldova
DESCRIPTION:Bill Petoskey from the Oak Ridge National Security Sciences Directorate will give a presentation on “The Background Story on Uranium Smuggling in Moldova” on 25 Sep 2019 in the Weignberg Auditorium.\n\nIn 2014-2015\, news outlets around the world reported headlines such as “Nuclear smuggling deals ‘thwarted’ in Moldova” as the media highlighted the investigation and arrest of suspected uranium smugglers. These news reports covered the international coordination of the criminal investigations of the nuclear smuggling efforts\, the nuclear materials involved in the cases\, and motivations of the smugglers. \nAs part of the ORNL Nonproliferation Seminar Series\, staff scientist Bill Petoskey will present a behind-the-scenes perspective of this uranium smuggling incident in Moldova.  As the assistant legal attaché for matters related to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) in Tbilisi\, Georgia\, at the time\, Bill gained a unique perspective as someone directly involved in the case. His presentation will cover the radiological smuggling investigation and lessons learned as a result of the subsequent 2014 arrest of seven subjects by personnel from the Economic Crimes Section\, General Police Inspectorate\, Ministry of Internal Affairs\, Republic of Moldova. \nAbout the Speaker \nBill Petoskey joined ORNL this year as a staff scientist in the ORNL Nuclear Nonproliferation Division\, following his retirement as a special agent from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. During his 23-year career with the FBI\, he successfully investigated all major programs including WMD\, International and Domestic Terrorism\, Tech Fraud\, and Crimes Against Children. His leadership experience includes roles as a supervisory special agent of the Joint Terrorism Task Force\, in Knoxville\, Tennessee\, and the Weapons of Mass Destruction Operations Unit at FBI Headquarters  in Washington\, DC. During the 2014 smuggling investigation\, he worked at the US Embassy in Tbilisi\, Georgia\, as the assistant legal attaché for WMD matters. During this two-year assignment\, he traveled throughout out Europe\, Eurasia\, and the Middle East in support of WMD investigations and program development.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/background-story-on-uranium-smuggling-in-moldova/
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190928
DTSTAMP:20190418T014426Z
CREATED:20190218T064519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T014426Z
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SUMMARY:Loss Prevention and Safety Promotion in the Chemical Process Industries
DESCRIPTION:For OPCW Member States in Africa\, Latin America and the Caribbean \nTwo parallel advanced courses on loss prevention and safety promotion in the chemical process industries are being held at the University of Wuppertal from 23 -27 September 2019. They are for participants who have already taken part in a previous course in Wuppertal. One course is intended for OPCW Member States in Africa and the other for Member States in Asia and in Latin America and the Caribbean. \nLectures on the role of human factors and with an introduction to risk-analysis methods using the example of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA). \nDiscussions on process control engineering\, handling of protection devices\, and safety management. Emergency planning\, risk and disaster communication\, and risks associated with human factors. \nA visit to an industry site\, as well as practical exercises at a laboratory and at the University of Wuppertal’s mini-plant\, which has been specially built for the courses. \nNote by the Technical Secretariat: Invitation to Apply for Two Parallel Advanced Courses for Former Participants: Wuppertal Annual Course on Loss Prevention and Safety Promotion in the Chemical Process Industries Wuppertal\, Germany\, 23 – 27 September 2019
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/loss-prevention-and-safety-promotion-in-the-chemical-process-industries/
LOCATION:University of Wuppertal\, Gaußstraße 20\, Wuppertal\, 42119\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings,Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190920
DTSTAMP:20220908T154026Z
CREATED:20190628T174514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T154026Z
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SUMMARY:Modern Day Marine Expo 2019
DESCRIPTION:The Modern Day Marine Expo\, co-sponsored by Marine Corps Base\, Quantico\, will be held 17-19 September 2019. \nModern Day Marine is not open to the public. All registrants must provide proof of identity with a Government issued photographic ID and must demonstrate that they have an “identifiable relationship” with the Marine Corps. \nThe following are examples of acceptable demonstrations of such a relationship that must be substantiated with appropriate verifying ID/Documentation on show site during badge pick up or on-site registration. \n\nCurrent Membership in MCL or MCA&F with proof of affiliation\nEmployee of an exhibiting company\nActive or Retired member from any component of the U.S. military\nCivilian employee of the Federal Government\nFederal\, State\, or Municipal law enforcement agency\, a fire fighter\, or an EMT/EMS\nMember of a designated U.S. military or veteran association\nStudent Groups adequately supervised by appropriately affiliated adults with prior registration\nMember of the military forces of foreign nations with passport and prior registration\n\nManufacturers and consultants not exhibiting in Modern Day Marine must register and will be charged a non-exhibiting (NONEX) fee (see details at bottom of page). \nEmerald Expositions reserves the right to accept\, reject or prohibit registration for or attendance at its events at any time for any reason.  \nMCB Quantico\, home to the Combat Development Command and the Marine Corps Systems Command\, is responsible for setting requirements\, developing equipment and systems and purchasing the equipment and systems that the Marine Corps will rely on in the years to come. These vital and unique functions play a large part in positioning Modern Day Marine as the premier military equipment\, systems\, services and technology exposition. \nPlease visit the Modern Day Marine Expo website for more information
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/modern-day-marine-expo-2019/
LOCATION:Marine Corps Base Quantico\, Quantico\, VA\, 22134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190914
DTSTAMP:20190418T021152Z
CREATED:20190317T225952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190418T021152Z
UID:17397-1568073600-1568419199@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:DSEI 2019 Defence & Security Equipment International
DESCRIPTION:The DSEI 2019 Defence & Security Equipment International event will be held 10-13 September 2019 in London. \nNow entering its twentieth year\, this event brings the entire defence manufacturing supply chain together for an unmissable opportunity to develop your business on an international scale. \nDSEI hosts over 40 international pavilions\, each providing a regional hub of defence and security stakeholders. With over 1\,600 exhibitors from 69 countries\, DSEI is your best opportunity in 2019 to see the latest products and innovations from the full spectrum of global defence suppliers\, from Primes to SMEs. \nThere are a broad range of opportunities for high and low-level networking during DSEI\, including a variety of receptions\, hospitality packages and ‘Meet the Supply Chain’ events. \nThe Strategic Conference and Seminar programme runs throughout the whole week\, delivering exceptional thought-leadership from high-level experts\, industry innovators and senior VIPs. \nPlease visit the DSEI 2019 Defence & Security Equipment website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/dsei-2019-defence-security-equipment-international/
LOCATION:ExCel London\, Royal Victoria Dock\, 1 Western Gatewa\,\, London\, E16 1XL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190911
DTSTAMP:20190716T175730Z
CREATED:20190716T175730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190716T175730Z
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SUMMARY:New York State Bids Due for Hazardous Incident Response Equipment
DESCRIPTION:The State of New York Office of General Services (OGS) is establishing a blanket purchase agreement for Hazardous Incident Response Equipment (HIRE) consistent with the Department of Homeland Security Authorized Equipment List (DHS AEL). \nBidders are encouraged\, though not required\, to submit a completed an Intent to Bid Form by 16 July. The form allows OGS to begin a Vendor Responsibility review in advance of receipt of Bids. It also allows OGS to gauge prospective Bidder interest in participating in this Solicitation. Submission of the Intent to Bid form is not a requirement to submit a Bid\, and failure to submit an Intent to Bid Form will not result in Bidder disqualification. Furthermore\, submission of an Intent to Bid Form does not obligate the prospective Bidder to submit a Bid. \nRead more: Bids Sought for State of New York CBRNE Hazardous Incident Response Equipment
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/new-york-state-bids-due-for-hazardous-incident-response-equipment/
LOCATION:CBRNE Central Calendar
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190811
DTSTAMP:20230707T185253Z
CREATED:20190227T005401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T185253Z
UID:16724-1565136000-1565481599@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:FRI 2019 Fire-Rescue International
DESCRIPTION:Fire-Rescue International (FRI 2019)\, IAFC’s annual Conference & Expo\, will be held 7-10 August 2019 in Atlanta\, Georgia. \nEach summer\, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders from across North America and around the globe come to FRI to learn\, network and collaborate together. \nFRI education covers all areas of the emergency service. Highlighted sessions and focus areas include: \n\nIncident Safety Officer and Health & Safety Officer Training Courses\nCareer Impact Training (produced by ESCI)\nFirefighter Safety Through Advanced Research (FSTAR) Symposium\nAdministration & Human Relations\nAll-Hazards Management\nCommunity Risk Reduction & Code Enforcement\nEmergency Medical Services\nEmerging Trends & Topics\nLeadership\nOperations\nSafety\, Health & Wellness\n\nIn addition\, the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC)\, in conjunction with the Joint Counterterrorism Assessment Team (JCAT)\, is hosting a one-day symposium during FRI 2019 to discuss several topics relating to the contemporary and evolving domestic and international threat picture. The symposium will highlight recent incidents involving active shooter events\, CBRNE\, IED and complex coordinated attack methodologies\, and will include a list of tenured speakers from the local and federal intelligence community. The symposium will focus on how and why the current threat lens is relevant to the local Fire Chief and their accompanying jurisdictions. \nFRI attracts hundreds of exhibitors to showcase the newest fire service innovations in apparatus\, technology\, equipment\, gear and more. If you’re a fire/EMS chief\, chief officer or company officer – this is YOUR conference for leadership education. \nPlease visit the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/fri-2019-fire-rescue-international/
LOCATION:Georgia World Congress Center\, 285 Andrew Young International Blvd\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30313-1591\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190809
DTSTAMP:20220908T154056Z
CREATED:20190528T180247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T154056Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Global Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Symposium & Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:NDIA in partnership with the EOD Warrior Foundation will host the 2019 Global Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Symposium & Exhibition 6-8 August 2019 in Bethesda\, MD. \nAgenda topics of interest highlighted by the CBRNE Central staff include: \n\nCombating Terrorism Technical Support Office (CTTSO) Brief to Industry\nPossible Effects of Wall Reflections on the Blast Overpressure Threat to Bomb Techs\nLong Wave IR Polarization Combined with Reflective Band Camera for Enhanced Detection and Identification of Surface Hazards in Cluttered Scenes\nUxS IPT and Engineering Precepts for Safe Autonomy\nExplosion Chamber for Confinement of Ammunition Destruction: Design Rules and Applications\nEOD Warfighter Brain Health Workshop\nEOD Warrior Foundation Employment Transition Workshop\n\nMilitary members attend this event for free so expect to interact with numerous EOD technicians in uniform from all services’ operational units as well as program managers and resource sponsors from the Pentagon. There will be attendees and speakers/panelists from the Interagency to include ATF\, FBI and the DHS Office of Bombing Prevention. \nPlease visit NDIA’s 2019 Global EOD Symposium website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/2019-global-explosive-ordnance-disposal-eod-symposium-exhibition/
LOCATION:Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center\, 5701 Marinelli Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20852\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190809
DTSTAMP:20190227T180309Z
CREATED:20181230T134452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190227T180309Z
UID:13697-1565049600-1565308799@cbrnecentral.com
SUMMARY:2019 Global Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Symposium & Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:NDIA will host the 2019 Global Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Symposium & Exhibition 6-8 August 2019 in Bethesda\, Maryland. \nThe 2019 Global EOD conference is a unique event and will address training and technology requirements for the joint service EOD force and includes a focus on interagency interoperability with other government agencies and around the world combating WMD. \nThe symposium will feature three sub-track professional tenets in Counter IED\, Counter UXO and Combating WMD that showcase international and interagency interoperability. \nThe event will additionally encompass The Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Organization’s (JIDO) Annual Technology Outreach event with senior JIDO leadership and program managers\, including breakout sessions on hot topics and 1:1 meeting. \nSolution providers fielding critical equipment in the following areas should plan on attending this event: \n\nBomb Suits\, Helmets\, Cooling Systems\, Field Equipment\nRobotics\, Detection Devices\, Cameras & Optics\, IED Disposal\nBlast Tools\, Blast Mitigation Systems\, and Breaching Systems\nCargo Inspection Equipment\nCBRNE\, C-IED\, Containment and Communications Systems\nDisrupters\, Electronic Countermeasures\nEvidence Collections\, Chain of Evidence\nFire Suppression\nPhysical Security\, Public Safety\nTactical Tools & Equipment\n\nPlease visit NDIA’s 2019 Global Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Symposium & Exhibition website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/global-eod-symposium-2019/
LOCATION:Bethesda North Marriott Hotel\, 5701 Marinelli Road\, North Bethesda\, MD\, 20852 \, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190731
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190801
DTSTAMP:20190718T012446Z
CREATED:20190718T012446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190718T012446Z
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SUMMARY:RFI Deadline: Decontamination Kits for State Department Diplomatic Security
DESCRIPTION:Capability statements are due by 31 July 2019 for an official Request for Information (RFI) from the U.S. Department of State (DOS)\, Office of Acquisitions Management (A/OPE/AQM) on behalf of the DOS Bureau of Diplomatic Security\, Countermeasures Directorate\, Office of Physical Security Programs (DS/C/PSP). \nThe effort aims to identify suppliers of responder CBRNE decontamination kits\, prepackaged decontamination solutions for nerve agents and toxic chemicals\, and a handheld pump-sprayer. Salient physical\, functional and performance details are outlined in full in the solicitation. \nRead more: State Department RFI – Decontamination Kits
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/rfi-deadline-decontamination-kits-for-state-department-diplomatic-security/
LOCATION:CBRNE Central Calendar
CATEGORIES:Deadlines
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SUMMARY:NDIA CBRN Defense Conference and Exhibition 2019
DESCRIPTION:The 2019 Annual CBRN Defense Conference and Exhibition will be held July 23 – 24\, 2019 in Wilmington\, Delaware. \nThis event will provide the opportunity to listen to and learn from key leaders in acquisition\, understand CBRN requirements\, receive in depth information on non-traditional contracting approaches such as Other Transactional Agreements\, and learn of potential business opportunities in current and future CBRN joint program requirements. \nHighlighted focus areas include: \n\nCBRN defense requirements in the context of current threat and vulnerabilities\nEmerging national and international CBRN defense technologies\nMedical countermeasures solutions\nAdvanced development and manufacturing needs\n\nThe conference is hosted by the NDIA CBRN Defense Division and the Chemical Biological Defense Acquisition Initiatives Forum\, with attendance from the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical\, Biological\, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND). \nHighlighted speakers and moderators include: \n\nTim Morrison\, Director\, WMD Directorate\, National Security Council\nJeffrey White\, SES\, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition\, Logistics\, and Technology)\nDr. David Restione\, Joint Program Executive Office\nDave Williams\, Joint Program Executive Office\nBG J.B. Burton\, USA (Ret)\, Strategic Account Executive\, Leidos\nSam Lennon\, President\, L2 Defense\nDave Cullin\, Vice President for Research\, Development and Programs\, FLIR Systems\nLt Gen Richard M. Clark\, USAF\, Deputy Chief of Staff\, Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration\nBG Chris Donahue\, USA\, Infantry School Commander\, Cross Functional Team Director for Lethality\nRyan Altenbaugh\, Army Futures Command\nDr. David Moore\, DVM\, PhD\, President & COO\, SciTech Services\nJeff Mergarel\, Program Manager\, CWMD OTA\, JPEO\nLTC Steven Gutierrez\, Product Manager\, Virtual Training Systems\nBarbara Kilthau\, Director of Training\, Army CBRN School\, Maneuver Support Center of Excellence\nRon Logan\, Assistance Product Manager\, PM TRADE\n\nThe NDIA CBRN Defense Division promotes the exchange of information — technical and operational — related to defenses against weapons of mass destruction among the Defense Department and other government agencies\, industry and academia. The Division is concerned with the functional areas of traditional defensive measures\, chemical weapons demilitarization\, treaty compliance\, industrial base issues and domestic preparedness. \nPlease visit NDIA’s  CBRN Defense Conference and Exhibition website for more information.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/ndia-cbrn-defense-conference-expo-2019/
LOCATION:Chase Center on the Waterfront\, 815 Justison Street\, Wilmington\, DE\, 19801\, United States
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SUMMARY:FEMA CBRN Office 10-Year Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the rollout of the CBRNResponder Network and 10 years of CBRN Office partnerships to keep our nation safe. \nProgram highlights: \n\nThe rollout of the CBRNResponder Network: the CBRN Office initiative that is building a national standard to help responders and emergency operations decision-makers get the real-time data they need\nBuilding Resilience for the 21st Century: a look ahead at how FEMA and the Nation are building a new paradigm\nCBRN Making a Difference: federal\, state\, and local partners discuss how they are using CBRN resources to make a difference\n\n 
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/celebrating-10-years-of-preparedness-through-partnerships/
LOCATION:United States Navy Memorial\, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190719
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SUMMARY:Summer Workshop on Pandemics\, Bioterrorism\, and Global Health Security
DESCRIPTION:Threats to global health security continue to evolve due to the changing nature of conflict\, advances in science and technology\, globalization\, and the growing threat posed by emerging infectious diseases and pandemics. Pandemics\, Bioterrorism and Global Health Security: From Anthrax to Zika is a three-day\, non-credit summer workshop designed to introduce participants to the challenges facing the world at the intersection of national security\, public health\, and the life sciences. The workshop faculty are internationally recognized experts from the government\, private sector\, and academia who have been extensively involved with research and policy-making on public health\, biodefense\, and national security issues. \nThe workshop is organized by the Biodefense Graduate Program at the Schar School of Policy and Government and will be held at the Schar School’s campus in Arlington\, Virginia on July 15-18\, 2019. \nPrivate and public organizations face a number of challenges in adapting to the changing global biosecurity landscape. The spectrum of biological threats is diverse\, including naturally occurring disease outbreaks such as SARS\, Zika\, and Ebola\, lapses in biosafety\, dual-use research of concern\, and the threat of bioterrorism. A severe disease outbreak\, whether natural or man-made\, can affect not just public health\, but also public safety and national security. Pandemics and bioterrorist attacks will confront government agencies and the private sector with the need to make high-impact decisions with limited information during a rapidly evolving situation. Further complicating this domain is the dual-use nature of biology: the knowledge\, skills\, and technology developed for legitimate scientific and commercial purposes can be misused by those with hostile intent. Research with dangerous pathogens and the development of advanced biotechnologies such as synthetic biology and genome editing poses a dilemma for policy-makers and researchers who seek to maximize the benefits of such research while minimizing the risks. Thus\, public health\, law enforcement and national security agencies\, the pharmaceutical and biotech industries\, and the academic life sciences community need to develop new types of expertise\, adopt new types of risk assessment and risk management strategies\, and learn to collaborate with each other. \nImplementing these new priorities will require substantial organizational learning and change. But large organizations have deeply embedded professional norms and organizational culture that make them resistant to change\, even during times of crisis. Each organization responds with its own routines\, and its own distinctive view of “the threat\,” which dilutes new initiatives\, encourages stovepiping\, and impedes effective collaboration. These organizational tendencies grow even more pronounced during times of declining budgets. Thus\, while the need for collaboration is great\, the potential for differing organizational styles to produce conflict is high. \nThe 1976 swine flu scare\, 2001 anthrax letter attacks\, SARS and avian influenza outbreaks\, 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic\, 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak in West Africa\, and 2015-2017 Zika outbreak provide rich case studies of how government agencies and international organizations have struggled to address novel biological threats\, make high-impact decisions with limited information\, and work effectively with new partners. The lessons from these cases are broadly applicable to both public and private organizations seeking to address current and emerging biosecurity risks. \nFeatures\n\nSyllabus and reading materials\nSocial hour after first day of course\nLight breakfast\, coffee\, and lunch provided on all days\nCertificate of Attendance\n\nCourses Objectives\n\nIdentify the range of biological threats and assess the risks they pose to public health and national security\nDescribe impediments to organizational change and identify strategies for overcoming these obstacles.\nExamine lessons learned from the SARS and avian flu outbreaks\, the 2009 influenza pandemic\, and the 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola outbreak.\nExplore the dual-use dilemma and how to balance the benefits of advanced biotechnologies against the safety and security risks they can pose.\nInvestigate the growing importance of biotechnology to the national economy\, domestic and international risks to biotechnology innovation\, and legal\, policy\, and regulatory measures for safeguarding the bioeconomy.\nUnderstand the technical\, political\, regulatory\, and financial obstacles to developing new medical countermeasures for bioterrorist and pandemic threats.\n\nWho Should Attend\nProfessionals and academics\, both domestic and international\, in public health\, the life sciences\, the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries\, international affairs\, law enforcement\, emergency management\, and national security who have responsibilities for preventing\, preparing for\, or responding to pandemics\, bioterrorism\, and other threats to global health security. \nPast participants have come from a range of government agencies\, private and non-profit organizations\, and universities and think tanks including: \n\nDepartment of Health and Human Services\nNational Institutes of Health\nFood and Drug Administration\nBiomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention\nFederal Emergency Management Agency\nDepartment of Defense\nDefense Threat Reduction Agency\nLawrence Livermore National Laboratory\nPacific Northwest National Laboratory\nOak Ridge National Laboratory\nSandia National Laboratories\nCenter for Biosecurity and Biopreparedness in Denmark\nBiosecurity Office of the Netherlands\nRwanda Ministry of Agriculture\nPhilippine National Police Force\nNational Center for Disease Control and Public Health in Georgia\nDefence Research and Development Canada\nCRDF Global\nBattelle Memorial Institute\nEmergent BioSolutions\nBooz Allen Hamilton\nBAE Systems\nEngility\nNoblis\nQuest Diagnostics\nSynthetic Genomics\nSanofi\nBiotechnology Innovation Organization\nMerrick & Company\nVirginia Tech\nKent State University\nUniversity of South Florida\nInstitute for Defense Analysis\nMITRE\nUC Berkeley\nNational Defense University\nUniversity of Sussex\nSAIS\nGeorgetown University\nANSER\n\nRegistration\nPlease note that we will only be accepting payment by credit card for this event. \nPrior to May 1\, the course fee is $1\,200. After May 1\, the course fee is $1\,400. Discounts are available for George Mason University faculty\, students\, and alum and for groups of three or more from the same organization. If you qualify for one of these discounts or have any questions regarding registration\, please email biodefense@gmu.edu. \n*Cancellation Policy: Refunds will be available if cancelled prior to the start to the start of the workshop (July 15\, 2019). \nLogistics \nThe summer workshop will be held on July 15-18\, 2019 on the Arlington campus of the Schar School of Policy and Government. The Schar School is located in Founder’s Hall at 3351 Fairfax Drive in Arlington\, VA. The school is conveniently located two blocks from the Virginia Square-GMU Metro station on the Orange Line. Garage parking is also available. \nList of Instructors\nDavid R. Franz\, DVM\, PhD\, served in the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command for 23 of 27 years on active duty and retired as colonel. He served as commander of the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) and as deputy commander of the Medical Research and Materiel Command. Prior to joining the Command\, he served as group veterinarian for the 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). His current standing committee appointments include the Department of Health and Human Services National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB)\, the National Academy of Sciences Committee on International Security and Arms Control\, the National Research Council Board on Life Sciences\, and the Senior Technical Advisory Committee of the National Biodefense Countermeasures Analysis Center. Dr. Franz was the chief inspector on three United Nations Special Commission biological warfare inspection missions to Iraq and served as technical advisor on long-term monitoring. He also served as a member of the first two US-UK teams that visited Russia in support of the Trilateral Joint Statement on Biological Weapons and as a member of the Trilateral Experts’ Committee for biological weapons negotiations. Dr. Franz was technical editor for the Textbook of Military Medicine on Medical Aspects of Chemical and Biological Warfare released in 1997. He serves as a Senior Mentor to the Program for Emerging Leaders at the National Defense University. He also serves on the Board of Integrated Nano-Technologies\, LLC. Dr. Franz holds an adjunct appointment as Professor for the department of Diagnostic Medicine and Pathobiology at the College of Veterinary Medicine\, Kansas State University. The current focus of his activities relates to the role of international engagement in the life sciences as a component of national security policy. Dr. Franz holds a DVM from Kansas State University and a PhD in physiology from Baylor College of Medicine. \nGregory D. Koblentz\, PhD\, MPP\, is an Associate Professor in the Schar School of Policy and Government and Director of the Biodefense Graduate Program at George Mason University. During 2012-2013\, he was a Stanton Nuclear Security Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. Dr. Koblentz is also a member of the Scientist Working Group on Chemical and Biological Weapons at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation in Washington. He previously worked at Georgetown University\, the Executive Session for Domestic Preparedness at Harvard University\, and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. He is the author of Strategic Stability in the Second Nuclear Age (Council on Foreign Relations\, 2014)\, Living Weapons: Biological Warfare and International Security (Cornell University Press\, 2009) and co-author of Tracking Nuclear Proliferation (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace\, 1998). He serves on the editorial boards of Nonproliferation Review\, World Medical and Health Policy\, and Global Health Governance. His teaching and research interests focus on international security\, weapons of mass destruction\, terrorism\, and homeland security. He received his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, his Master in Public Policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government\, and his BA from Brown University. For more information\, see https://schar.gmu.edu/about/faculty-directory/gregory-koblentz \nJens H. Kuhn\, MD\, PhD\, PhD\, MS\, is a Research Leader at Battelle Memorial Institute\, Columbus\, OH\, USA\, tasked as the Virology Lead (Contractor) at NIH/NIAID/DCR’s Biosafety Level 4 facility\, the Integrated Research Facility at Fort Detrick (IRF-Frederick) in Frederick\, MD\, USA. Dr. Kuhn specializes in highly virulent viral human and animal pathogens. He is the author of “Filoviruses: A Compendium of 40 Years of Epidemiological\, Clinical\, and Laboratory Studies” (Vienna: Springer\, 2008) and co-author of “The Soviet Biological Weapons Program—A History” (Cambridge: Harvard University Press\, 2012)\, and has studied and worked in Germany\, Italy\, Malta\, Russia\, South Africa\, and South Korea. In the US\, he rotated through or worked at Harvard Medical School\, Boston\, MA; the Arthropod-borne Infectious Disease Laboratory (AIDL) in Fort Collins\, CO; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta\, GA; and the US Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) in Frederick\, MD. Dr. Kuhn was the first western scientist with permission to work in a former Soviet biological warfare facility\, SRCVB “Vektor” in Siberia\, Russia\, within the US Department of Defense’s Cooperative Threat Reduction (CTR) Program. Dr. Kuhn was a contributor to the Center for International and Security Studies at Maryland’s Controlling Dangerous Pathogens Project and a member of the Center for Arms Control and Nonproliferation’s CBW Scientist Working Group. He is currently a Subcommittee Chair and Member of the Executive Committee of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV)\, Chair of the ICTV Bunyavirales and Filoviridae Study Groups\, and a member of the ICTV Arenaviridae\, Bornaviridae\, Nairoviridae\, and Nyamiviridae Study Groups. He furthermore serves as a Subject Matter Expert for NCBI for all mononegaviruses as a member of the NCBI Genome Annotation Virus Working Group and the database RefSeq. Dr. Kuhn is a member of the editorial boards of 10 journals\, and has been a peer reviewer for more than 60 journals\, including Cell\, Cell Host & Microbe\, Emerging Infectious Diseases\, JAMA\, The Lancet. Infectious Diseases\, Nature\, Nature Microbiology\, Nature Protocols\, PLoS Pathogens\, Science\, and Journal of Virology. Dr. Kuhn also was a member of the 2009-2011 US National Academy of Sciences’ Committee on “Animal Models for Assessing Countermeasures to Bioterrorism Agents”; and was part of several AAAS and US State Department bioengagement efforts in the BMENA Region\, Turkey\, and the NIS countries. Dr. Kuhn can be found on LinkedIn at http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jens-h-kuhn/1b/817/72 and on ResearchGate at https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jens_Kuhn. \nSanford L. Weiner is a Research Associate in the Center for International Studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, and a Visiting Fellow at Imperial College\, University of London. For several decades he has done international comparative policy studies of public health agencies\, and research on national security policies and environmental policies. He has published on policymaking at the Centers for Disease Control\, the phase-out of CFCs\, toxic substance control\, and innovation in the Air Force. He is currently studying responses to pandemic flu in Europe and the United States\, and the politics of alternative energy projects. He directs a Professional Education summer course at MIT on “Technology\, Innovation and Organizations.” He has also taught in professional education courses for the Royal Society Technology Fellows (London)\, the National University of Singapore\, UC San Diego\, and in Stockholm. Before MIT he was on the research staffs of the School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley\, the Health Policy Center at Brandeis\, and the Harvard School of Public Health. \nEdward You is a Supervisory Special Agent in the FBI’s Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate\, Biological Countermeasures Unit. Mr. You is responsible for creating programs and activities to coordinate and improve FBI and interagency efforts to identify\, assess\, and respond to biological threats or incidents. These efforts include expanding FBI outreach to the Life Sciences community to address biosecurity. Before being promoted to the Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate\, Mr. You was a member of the FBI Los Angeles Field Office Joint Terrorism Task Force and served on the FBI Hazardous Evidence Response Team. \nMr. You has also been directly involved in policy-making efforts with a focus on biosecurity. He is an active Working Group member of the National Security Council Interagency Policy Committee on Countering Biological Threats and an Ex Officio member of the NIH National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity. He also serves on two committees for the National Academies of Sciences\, the Institute of Medicine’s Forum on Microbial Threats and the Committee on Science\, Technology\, and Law’s Forum on Synthetic Biology. \nPrior to joining the FBI\, Mr. You worked for six years in graduate research focusing on retrovirology and human gene therapy at the University of Southern California\, Keck School of Medicine. He subsequently worked for three years at the biotechnology firm AMGEN Inc. in cancer research. \nAndrew Kilianski is currently a GMU professor and biological scientists at the DoD. His work focuses on combating current and future threats from weapons of mass destruction in addition to teaching classes on biosurveillance and virology in the GMU Biodefense graduate program. Dr. Kilianski was previously a National Research Council fellow with the US Army at Edgewood Chemical Biological Center. During his tenure at ECBC\, his research focused on biosurveillance and the identification and characterization of novel agents that threaten today’s warfighter.  Dr. Kilianski’s research interests also included emerging viral pathogens and public health and biodefense policy\, and he was selected as an Emerging Leaders in Biosecurity Initiative Fellow for 2015.  His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as PLoS Pathogens\, Journal of Virology\, and Emerging Infectious Diseases while also publishing multiple commentary and op-ed articles.  He received his Ph.D. in Microbiology and Immunology from Loyola University Chicago where his dissertation research involved uncoupling virus-host interactions important for coronavirus pathogenesis and developing antiviral compounds against emerging coronaviruses (SARS-CoV and MERS-CoV). During the workshop\, Dr. Kilianski will be lecturing on biosurveillance and its role as an integral component of any biodefense strategy and how U.S. policy has mandated that such efforts be accelerated. He notes that “. This construct\, and how the US and international entities engage in biosurveillance will be covered\, as well as how recent Ebola and Zika virus outbreaks have tested the system. Emerging technologies and their role in biosurveillance will also be reviewed. Finally\, paths toward integrated biosurveillance for the US and international communities will presented for group discussion discussion.” \nJamechia Hoyle\, DHSc\, MPH\, MS\, PMP is the 2017-2018 Coordinator of the Next Generation Global Health Security Leaders. Dr. Hoyle is a Public Health Consultant and Adjunct Professor at George Mason University\, Fairfax\, VA.  She also instructs preparedness course at the National Center for Biomedical Research and Training\, Baton Rouge\, LA.  Dr. Hoyle has managed multiple public health program activities related to emergency preparedness and response\, operational capacity\, strategic thinking\, response strategies\, and clinical guidance for various Category A\, B\, and C bioterrorism agents.  In addition\, Dr. Hoyle has a strong background in international health\, with a primary focus on project management\, program evaluation\, HIV/AIDS\, sanitation and hygiene and clean water.  Her work has taken her to Liberia\, South Africa\, India\, Haiti\, and Sri Lanka. \nKendall Hoyt is an Assistant Professor at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth where she studies U.S. biodefense policy\, global health policy\, and biomedical R&D strategy. She is also a lecturer at the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College where she teaches courses on technology and biosecurity. She is the author of Long Shot: Vaccines for National Defense\, Harvard University Press\, 2012. She currently serves as an advisor to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). CEPI develops vaccines for diseases that have epidemic potential\, such as Lassa\, Nipah\, and MERS. \nKendall Hoyt received her Ph.D. in the History and Social Study of Science and Technology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2002 and was a Fellow in the International Security Program at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government from 2002-2004. Prior to obtaining her degree\, she worked in the International Security and International Affairs division of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy\, the Washington DC office of McKinsey and Company\, and the Center for the Management of Innovation and Technology at the National University of Singapore. \nFor more biodefense news\, visit the Pandora Report \nPlease contact biodefense@gmu.edu  if you have any additional questions. \nCBRNE Central is an official media partner of the Schar School of Policy and Government
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/2019-summer-workshop-on-pandemics-bioterrorism-and-global-health-security-from-anthrax-to-zika/
LOCATION:George Mason University\, Arlington Campus\, 3351 Fairfax Drive\, Arlington\, VA\, 22201\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190712
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SUMMARY:NNSA Nuclear Security Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) will be hosting a hiring event on Thursday\, July 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Come to this one-day event to discuss federal and contract career opportunities at NNSA and its laboratories\, sites\, and plants\, which are managed and operated by contracting partners. \nAll job listings for NNSA itself are listed on USAJobs. There you’ll learn what federal positions are available and where they are offered – NNSA has positions at locations nationwide. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOFFICES WITHIN NNSA\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCounterterrorism & Counterproliferation\nDefense Nuclear Security\nDefense Nuclear Nonproliferation\nDefense Programs\nEmergency Operations\nNaval Nuclear Propulsion\nSafety\, Infrastructure and Operations\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEXTERNAL PARTNERS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKansas City National Security Campus\nLawrence Livermore National Laboratory\nLos Alamos National Laboratory\nNaval Nuclear Laboratory\nNevada National Security Site\nPantex Plant\nSandia National Laboratories\nSavannah River Site\nY-12 National Security Complex\n\nHiring managers will be on-site to conduct interviews and extend job offers for positions in the following career fields: \n\nContract Specialists\nEngineers\nNuclear Materials Couriers\nPhysical Scientists\nPilots\n\nLearn more and pre-register here.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/nnsa-nuclear-security-job-fair/
LOCATION:Double Tree by Hilton Crystal City\, 300 Army Navy Drive\, Arlington\, VA\, 22202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190709
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SUMMARY:DARPA GRIT Program Proposer's Day
DESCRIPTION:The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is sponsoring a Proposers Day webcast to provide information to potential proposers on the objectives of an anticipated Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Gamma Ray Inspection Technology (GRIT) program. \nThe Proposers Day will be held via webcast on July 8\, 2019 beginning at 2:00 PM and slides will be posted July 9\, 2019 by 4:00 PM. Advance registration is required for viewing the webcast. \nThe program objective is to develop prototype systems capable of producing intense\, tunable\, and narrow bandwidth gamma rays using novel techniques and emerging component technologies that can achieve transportable form factors supporting DoD and interagency partner mission needs. \nSuch a technology provides the ability to non-destructively characterize objects for not only their elemental content\, but also for their nuclear composition. Applications include special nuclear materials detection\, elemental imaging\, narcotics and explosives detection\, non-destructive inspection of additive manufactured components\, new diagnostics and treatments in medicine and provision of a new tool to better understand detailed nuclear structures. \nViewing the GRIT Proposers Day webcast is voluntary and is not required to propose to the anticipated GRIT BAA. \nRegistration closes: July 1\, 2019 at 5:00 PM Eastern or when capacity is reached\, whichever comes first.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/darpa-grit-program-proposers-day/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webcast-Remote
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190621
DTSTAMP:20190501T234122Z
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SUMMARY:2019 WMD Center Symposium - Countering WMD at 25: A Changing World
DESCRIPTION:Senior officials and experts will gather at the 2019 Symposium on Countering WMD 19-20 June 2019 to discuss lessons learned and current choices before the United States\, allies and partners in this changing world on nuclear weapons policy and posture\, arms control and nonproliferation\, biodefense\, emerging technologies\, and requirements\, plans\, concepts and capabilities for countering WMD. \nThis year’s symposium marks a quarter-century since the launch of the Defense Counterproliferation Initiative (DCI) and will focus on the threats\, challenges and opportunities ahead of us. The DCI guided the U.S. Department of Defense in confronting new WMD dangers posed by rogue states and terrorists in the post-Cold War world\, but great power competition once again looms large among WMD challenges even as rogue state and terrorist threats remain. \nHighlighted speakers include: \n\nVADM F. J. Roegge\, USN\, 16th President\, National Defense University\nMr. Brendan Melley\, Director\, Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction\, National Defense University\nThe Honorable Adam Smith\, U.S. Representative and Chairman\, Committee on Armed Services\, U.S. House of Representatives\nDr. Amy Nelson\, Research Fellow\, Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction\, National Defense University\nMs. Rebeccah Heinrichs\, Senior Fellow\, Hudson Institute\nMs. Alexandra Bell\, Senior Policy Director\, Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation\nMr. Paul Bernstein\, Distinguished Research Fellow\, Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction\, National Defense University\nMr. Gregory Weaver\, Deputy Director for Strategic Stability\, Joint Staff (J-5)\nMr. Thomas Troyano\, Director\, Strategic Deterrence and Capabilities\, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Acquisition\, U.S. Department of Defense\nThe Honorable Charles Verdon\, Ph.D.\, Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs\, National Nuclear Security Administration\, U.S. Department of Energy\nGEN Richard D. Clarke\, USA\, Commander\, U.S. Special Operations Command (invited)\nDr. Rebecca Gibbons\,Postdoctoral Research Fellow\, Project on Managing the Atom and International Security Program\nDr. Shane Smith\, Senior Research Fellow\, Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction\, National Defense University\nMr. Frederick Pellissier\, Chief\, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Division\,Strategy\, Plans\, and Policy Directorate\, United States Central Command\nMr. Robert Peters\, Director\, Global Futures Office\, Defense Threat Reduction Agency\nMs. Laura Gross\, Director\, Office of Chemical and Biological Weapons Affairs\, Bureau of Arms Control\, Verification and Compliance\, Department of State\,\nCOL Jeffrey Spear\, USA\, Division Chief\, Countering WMD\, J5\, Joint Staff\nDr. Gerald Epstein\, Distinguished Research Fellow\, Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction\, National Defense University\nThe Honorable Robert Kadlec\, M.D.\,Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\nMs. Jessica Fantinato\, Director\, Office of Homeland Security\, U.S. Department of Agriculture\nDr. Kavita Berger\, Principal Scientist\, Gryphon Scientific\nDr. Matthew Ferguson\, Senior Analyst\, Office of National Intelligence\, Australia\nMr. Boris Toucas\, Political Counselor on Strategic and Security Issues\, Embassy of France\nMr. Peter Watkins\, Former Director General\, Strategy and International\, Ministry of Defence\, United Kingdom\nDr. Margaret Sloane\, Senior Research Fellow\, Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction\, National Defense University\nDr. Samantha Arnett\, Director\, WMD Terrorism Threats\, U.S. National Security Council Staff\nMr. Tim Sheeran\,Deputy Director WMD-CT\, National Counterterrorism Center\, U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence\nMr. Patrick Tucker\, Editor\, Defense One\nMs. Jenny Town\, Research Analyst and Managing Editor and Producer of 38 North\, Stimson Center\nMr. Andre Watson\, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary\, Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office\, U.S. Department of Homeland Security\nDr. Natasha Bajema\, Senior Research Fellow\, Center for the Study of Weapons of Mass Destruction\nRDML Joseph DiGuardo\, Jr.\, USN\, Director\, Countering Weapons of Mass DestructionFusion Cell\, U.S. Special Operations Comman (invited)\n\nThrough 03 June 2019\, the early registration fee of $110.00 will apply. Starting 04 June 2019\, a fee of $125.00 will be charged.  The fee covers the costs of catering and other administrative expenses. \nThe National Defense University maintains a strict policy of non-attribution . Without the expressed permission of the speakers\, nothing will be attributed directly or indirectly in the presence of anyone who was not authorized to attend the conference. \nPLEASE NOTE: The overall classification of the symposium will be SECRET//REL FVEY\, FRA. Some sessions will be UNCLASSIFIED. Symposium registration is limited to personnel from Australia\, Canada\, New Zealand\, the United Kingdom\, the United States\, and France who possess the requisite security clearance.
URL:https://cbrnecentral.com/event/2019-wmd-center-symposium-countering-wmd-at-25-a-changing-world/
LOCATION:National Defense University\, Fort Lesley J. McNair\, Washington\, DC\, 20319\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences + Meetings
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