5th Biosafety Conference 25 May - 28 May 2010 in Seoul, Korea
Advancing Biosafety Technology and National Legislation in the Asia-Pacific
Open for registration now! Please click here for registration and detail information.
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On-line Nomination and Voting for A-PBA Office Bearer 2010/2011
Highlight of the events
(dates refer to Singapore local dates):
1. Nomination: 8 March 10 - 21 March 10
2. Voting: 1 April 10 – 22 April 10
3. Results of voting will be announced on the 1st-2nd week of May 10
For more details please click here.
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A-PBA Newsletter 1/2010
The A-PBA Newsletter 1/2010 is ready for [download]. On eleven pages you will find articles on:
- A-PBA Biosafety Management Course 2009
- Autoclave Validation for Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories
- Updated Advisory for Labs Handling Pandemic H1N1
- Standard Safety Practices for Sorting Unfixed Cells
- A-PBA Biosafety Crossword
- ... and much more relevant information for the biosafety practitioner
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New ABSA Training Tools Website
The ABSA Training Tools Committee has established an online resource for biosafety professionals to exchange tools and resources for training purposes. The website is found under the Education tab on ABSA's homepage and is now accepting submissions. All training resources are welcome, from case studies, handouts, or videos. Please submit helpful training tools or suggest tools you'd like to see at http://www.absa.org/trainingtools.html. Please note copyright laws apply.
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A-PBA Biosafety Training 2-10 November 2009
Venue : Temasek Life Sciences Laboratory
1 Reseach Link, National University of singapore
Singapore 117604
A modular program that caters for various needs of biosafety professionals and laboratory workers.
- Biosafety Principles and Practices (2-day course)
- Biosafety Management (3-day course, prerequisite: Biosafety Principles and Practices)
- Singapore Biosafety Coordinator (5-day course, Biosafety Princiles and Practices + Biosafety Management with BATA)
- Special modules ( 2-day course)
Sponsorship available:
The US Dept of State BEP program.
Please note that sponsorship application is strictly between the applicant and the sponsor. A-PBA do not entertain enquiry on this matter.
Online registration is now closed.
For further enquiry please email : secretary@a-pba.org
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Module 15 : Molecular Biology 101 & Function of IBC
- Understand recombinant DNA and methodologies
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages viral vectors that are commonly used
- Identify biohazards and mitigate Biosafety risks
- Develop a systematic approach to assessing, identifying and mitigating Biosafety risks with GMOs
- Understand the role of the Singapore GMAC .Learn how to comply with GMAC
- Discussion of IBC goals, membership and governance
- Describe which experiments are reportable and which are exempt
- Learn what should be included in a report to the IBC and how risk is assessed in Singapore and globally
- Understand the relationship between the IBC and GMAC in Singapore
Registration is now closed.
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Module 14 : Engineering for Biosafety Personnel
- Do you want to learn how to read and understand BSL3 drawings?
- Are you responsible for ensuring your BSL3 lab design meets current biosafety requirements?
- Do you want to save money and not overdesign your BSL3?
- Then this one-day course if for you!! Come and join us as we decipher the nuts and bolts of a BSL3 laboratory.
- Students will be given an actual set of BSL3 drawings to evaluate in class with our team of experts.
Registration is now closed.
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NIH rDNA Guidelines 2009 available
The purpose of the NIH Guidelines is to specify practices for constructing and handling: (i) recombinant deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) molecules, and (ii) organisms and viruses containing recombinant DNA molecules [Download].
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Study on respirators versus masks hailed as landmark
A study in which N95 respirators strongly outperformed surgical masks in shielding hospital workers from influenza viruses and other microbes is being hailed as a landmark in research on respiratory protection for healthcare workers [more].
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Member-Get-A-Member Campaign
Recruit your colleagues to A-PBA membership and receive a discount on the next A-PBA Biosafety Conference! Our current members are the best link for communicating to their colleagues the many benefits of A-PBA membership. Every time a new member is recruited, our Association grows and strengthens [ Download Information Sheet & Application Forms]. |
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