The 2009 conference has ended - GO TO:
The 2010 International Conference on Biocontainment Facilities
Renaissance Vinoy
St. Petersburg, Florida
March 25-26, 2010
http://www.TradelineInc.com/BIO2010
Biocontainment facilities continue to be a big issue worldwide in 2009-2010. There will be more vigorous regulatory oversight for safe and secure biocontainment protocols and operations. As well, accelerated research and vaccine development to address new varieties of highly infectious pathogens will require more containment facility capacity. And finally, as the high costs of operating biocontainment facilities become clear, institutions will be reexamining facility operating assumptions and aggressively looking for cost-reduction opportunities.
At this conference you’ll learn how organizations are achieving the new objectives and standards for capacity, safety, security, and cost-control with:
• Successful commissioning, validation, and startup strategies
• Proactive plans for increased regulatory oversight for safety & security
• Economical operations with animals – Level 3 and 4. ABSL & BSL-Ag
• Reduced energy use
• More informed decisions on design, construction, and space-upgrades
• New solutions for HVAC, controls, and mechanical systems
• Successful training and retention programs for support staff
• New models for facility operations and maintenance
NOTE: The U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services has just formed the “Trans-federal Task Force on Optimizing Biosafety and Biocontainment Oversight”, and a new U.S. Presidential Executive Order was just issued on January 9th, 2009, “Strengthening Laboratory Biosecurity in the United States.”
*2/9/2009 New Session Added: Dr. Carol Linden, Principal Deputy Director, Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), Office of the Asst. Secretary for Preparedness & Response, Dept. of Health & Human Services Oversight will update conference attendees with a report on the progress of the Trans-Federal Task Force on Optimizing Biosafety and Biocontainment (results of the December 8-9 meeting in Washington D.C.), and potential modifications to the current framework of biosafety and biocontainment oversight.
Make sure your institution is represented at this conference to stay on top of the evolving new standards, policies, and procedures for the construction and safe operation of biocontainment facilities.
Click here for a printable copy of the conference program.
PLUS! You have the opportunity to tour the new $113 million LEED certified Science and Engineering Building (SEB) at UNLV.
To receive program information as it becomes available please email: BIO2009@TradelineInc.com or call (925) 254-1744 x12.
This conference is the annual industry meeting for private sector, academic, and government leaders who are concerned with the construction, operations, safety, and cost-control of biocontainment operations to benchmark their plans and programs, and build on the latest successes and innovations.
- Capital Project Teams
- Engineering Managers
- Operations Managers
- Facility Managers
- Research Program Administrators
- Pathologists, Virologists, and Microbiologists
- cGMP Facility Managers
- Biological Safety Officers
- EH&S Officers
- Vivarium Managers
- Institutional Financial Officers
A limited number of contracted architects, engineers, builders, and consultants may apply for registration if they are attending with an owner's management team. (Please contact Tradeline to receive a special application for your attendance - Phone: (925) 254-1744 x12 or email registrar@tradelineinc.com)
Those involved with sales, marketing or business development from contracted architects, engineers, builders, consultants, or equipment manufacturers (other than exhibitors and speakers) will not be registered.
