CRC for Plant Biosecurity - upcoming events http://legacy.crcplantbiosecurity.com.au/taxonomy/term/1253/0 en Upcoming events http://legacy.crcplantbiosecurity.com.au/content/upcoming-events <p>There are a number of PBCRC participants or associated organisations holding events over the next few months.</p> <p>In this edition, we feature a Biosafety and Biocontainment Training course for BSL-3 Laboratory Workers, which will take place at Kansas State University in the USA from 10-14 September 2012. </p> <p>The National Biosafety and Biocontainment Training Program (NBBTP) and Kansas State University Biosecurity Research Institute are offering a five day series of courses for BSL-3 Laboratory Workers. These courses are designed for biosafety professionals, researchers and laboratorians to enhance individual knowledge and meet the scientific, regulatory, biocontainment, biosafety, and engineering challenges associated with working in a biocontainment facility. Topics include:</p> <ul> <li>Introduction to microbiology essentials</li> <li>Principles of biosafety and biocontainment</li> <li>The biological risk assessment process</li> <li>Laboratory sterilization and disinfection</li> <li>Emergency planning and response</li> <li>Laboratory regulations, standards and guidelines</li> <li>Biocontainment laboratory security</li> <li>Introduction to animal biocontainment</li> <li>Packaging and Shipping Division 6.2 Hazardous Materials</li> <li>Hands on sessions using laboratory equipment</li> </ul> <p>Successful completion of the courses is a prerequisite for completion of a Basic Level Certificate in Biosafety and Biocontainment, and for participation in Advanced and Comprehensive Level certificate programs.</p> <p>Anyone interested in the course needs to register by 27 August 2012. More information, including registration instructions, is available on the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nbbtp.org">NBBTP website</a>.&nbsp;</p> <p>Other upcoming events include:</p> <p><strong>30 July-1 August</strong><br /> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ausgrainsconf.com/">Australian Grains Industry Congress 2012</a><br /> Crown Conference Centre<br /> Melbourne</p> <p><strong>17-21 September</strong><br /> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.asds7.org/">7th Australasian Soilbourne Diseases Symposium</a><br /> The University of Notre Dame<br /> Fremantle, WA</p> <p><strong>19-22 November</strong><br /> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.appsnet.org/public/about/virology.aspx">10th Australasian Plant Virology Workshop</a><br /> Heritage Hotel<br /> Hanmer Springs, NZ</p> <p><strong>25-28 November </strong><br /> A<a target="_blank" href="http://www.cdesign.com.au/aes2012/">ustralian Entomological Society</a><br /> University of Tasmania<br /> Hobart</p> <p>Back to <a href="http://www.crcplantbiosecurity.com.au/newsletter/leaflet-june-2012"><em>The Leaflet</em></a>.</p> events upcoming events Public Wed, 27 Jun 2012 23:01:34 +0000 CRICHTONA 1878 at http://legacy.crcplantbiosecurity.com.au