Asia-Pacific Biosafety
Building a Sustainable Biorisk Culture in the Asia-Pacific Region
Co-organizer Malaysian Biosafety and Biosecurity Association (MBBA)
2 days Conference & 2 days Pre-Conference Workshops
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Integrating multidisciplinary fields in biosafety – Towards Sustainable Biorisk Culture in the region
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Experience sharing and networking with biosafety professionals & experts, national & international agencies from the region and the world
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Addressing regional biosafety – from capability and capacity building to technical & engineering issues in bio-containment
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Opportunity for networking
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Opportunity for exhibition & sponsorship
Introduction
This regional conference aims at generating a forum exchange on the various developments in biosafety from strategic coalition and road map for the Asia-pacific to biosafety capability and capacity building in the region.
Topics of discussion range from biosafety challenges at national and regional level to technical operation and management level, face by the respective countries in the region. Special feature include challenge face by the biosafety professional of various sector from health care, to veterinary and scientific development.
International biosafety experts and professionals from around the world will be speaking and sharing their knowledge and experiences. This conference will be a valuable opportunity for networking and be updated with the current development on biosafety uniquely to the Asia-Pacific region.
Who Should Attend
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Biosafety Professionals and practitioners Researchers and Veterinarians Biosafety Manager & Consultants Engineers and Architects
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Suppliers and Vendors
Professionals interested in updates of biosafety
Senior Administrations, Directors and Managers from healthcare industry, educational institutes and other industry clusters
Pre-Conference Workshops
(22 - 23 Apr 2013)
Conference Program
(24 – 25 Apr 2013)
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High Biocontainment BSL3: Concept and Design Approach (BSL3/ ABSL3/ BSL3-P/ GM-BSL3/ Arthropod BSL3)
(Workshop 1, Half day )
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High Biocontainment BSL3: Engineer Design, Operation and Maintenance
(Workshop 2, Half day )
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Understanding the Signals of Biosecurity Response (partnership Malaysia/Singapore)
(Workshop 3, Half day)
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Risk Communication – Effective Communication in Biorisk Management
(Workshop 4, Half day)
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Biorisk Management
(Workshop 5, Full day )
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Working Safely with TB
(Workshop 6– Half day)
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Biosafety in Animal Handling
(Workshop7 – Half day )
Theme of the conference session include:
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Empowering Biosecurity & Biosafety Practitioner for Sustainable Implementation
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Absence of Biosafety Culture
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Impact and Consequences
Safe Science is a Responsible Science
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What are Biosafety and Biosecurity Practitioners Need in Their Empowerment
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Challenges and solutions for sustainability
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A Biorisk Officer: What’s in the Name - a job says it all.
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Developing a job description that encompasses safety and security
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Understanding Biological Risk Spectrum in Modern Technologies
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Synthetic Biology – Ethical Dilemmas
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Modern Biotechnology – What the Future Holds and Its Challenges?
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Nanotechnology – Hostile Exploitation
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Biothreats & Biosecurity: Country Sharing Experiences
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Biosafety & Biosecurity Legal Framework
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One World One Health : Integrating Animal and Public Health
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Recognizing reservoirs of zoonotic diseases
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Biodangers of Animals in Research and International Trade
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Exploring a Common Platform and Strategic Partnerships for Animal & Public Health
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High Biocontainment Facilities – Challenges in Sustainability and Solutions for Developing Countries
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New Concepts in Sustainable Green Design
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Sustainability of Biocontainment Facilities for Resource Limited Institutions – Do’s and Don’ts
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Plant & Arthropod Containment Facilities – What You Need to Know
Please download room reservation form here to enjoy special room rate for conference delegates.
Registration Fees
Members Rate
Non-Members Rate
Pre-Conference Workshop (Full day)
SGD 350
SGD 400
Pre-Conference Workshop (Half day)
SGD 200
SGD 250
Conference Registration Fee
SGD 700
SGD 800
Online registration is closed.
For on-site registration, cash and cheque payment are accepted only
Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
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2 days of exhibition booth space on conference days (24-25 Apr 2013)
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Advertisement space in our abstract booklet, sponsorship of luncheon, coffee break and many more options to fit your expectation
Who should sponsor/exhibit:
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Anyone who supplies, manufactures, provides services or products correlated to biomedical research or biological safety.
Download the Sponsorship Application and Prospectus Form here.
Call for Poster Presentation
We are inviting biosafety practitioners and professionals who wish to share their experiences and expertise to submit the abstract for poster presentation at the conference.
