CRC for Plant Biosecurity - conference

Researchers to head west for SX 2012

CRICHTONA — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 05:20:20 +0000

CRCNPB researchers, participants, Board members and staff will have the opportunity to celebrate the successes of this CRC – and hopefully look forward to what further achievements can be made in the next CRC – at the 2012 Science Exchange (SX) in the Swan Valley in Western Australia.

The Vines Resort and Country Club, which is approximately 30 minutes drive from Perth’s CBD, will host the SX from 22-25 May 2012 in an idyllic setting beside two golf courses and surrounded by wineries, galleries and restaurants.

Registration forms and a call for abstracts will be sent out during October/November. If you would prefer a particular type of room, we encourage you to book as early as possible to avoid disappointment as some types of rooms are limited.

We look forward to joining you in the Swan Valley for what promises to be a wonderful event.

The fight against feral disease

VANMEURSA — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:26:29 +0000

Global Biosecurity Media Relese: 21 December 2009

In a world where people, trade and goods are in constant transit – protecting Australia’s borders is vital to safeguarding the nation’s biosecurity.

But what about the potential threats that already exist within our borders? Australia is host to more than 50 invasive animal species, resulting in millions of feral animals roaming the country, providing a free ride for infectious diseases to spread and pose a threat to wildlife, livestock and humans.

Invasive Animals CRC Detection & Prevention coordinator and project leader, Dr Wendy Henderson, is helping to understand these potential risks and develop strategies to reduce the impact of invasive animals. She has just authored a review of disease agents found in feral animals in Australia, a hot topic which will be explored at the first international Global Biosecurity 2010 Conference in Brisbane. READ MORE

Registrations for the conference are now open. Visit www.globalbiosecurity2010.com

Media contact l Laureta Wallace

Phone: (08) 6250 4561

International biosecurity conference confirmed for Australia

K.Scott — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:01:06 +0000

Media Release: 18 May 2009

With biosecurity emerging as a major economic, environmental and social concern, a timely international biosecurity conference is set for centre-stage in Brisbane from 28 February - 3 March 2010.

Global Biosecurity 2010 is the first international conference and exhibition to be held in Australia that focuses on agricultural and environmental biosecurity.

"Effective biosecurity measures are vital to keeping agricultural industries, environment and community healthy, and enhancing market access for food and feed exports. Biosecurity is everyone's business," said Mr Rob Delane, Deputy Secretary for the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

"The convening of a major international conference in Australia with a focus on agricultural and environmental biosecurity is recognition of the global standing of Australia's institutions in this area, and the important role that Australia can, and should, play in biosecurity science," he said.

‘Science-based risk management is a key platform of an effective biosecurity system which needs to operate effectively across the pre-border, border and post-border continuum'.

Mr Delane said Global Biosecurity 2010 provides an outstanding opportunity for representatives from biosecurity agencies, research organisations, agricultural industries, environmental organisations and other relevant stakeholder groups to keep up-to-date on world's best practice.

"Tapping into the collective expertise of those attending the Global Biosecurity 2010 conference will help enhance the ability of Australia and all participating nations to effectively manage biosecurity roles along the continuum, protect and improve their pest status and facilitate trade, travel and community development," he said.

Conference organisers are now calling for papers for presentation at the event through the conference website http://www.globalbiosecurity2010.com/ Opportunities for sponsoring, exhibiting or attending the conference are also available.

Global Biosecurity 2010: safeguarding agriculture and the environment is a collaborative partnership between Australian Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre for Emerging Infectious Disease, Cooperative Research Centre for National Plant Biosecurity and Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre.

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Pathfinders: The Innovators Conference

K.Scott — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:46:44 +0000

Investing in science and innovation is crucial for Australia to stay competitive in an increasingly knowledge-based global economy. Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) help to ensure that Australia remains internationally competitive, with Australian industry benefiting from smarter, faster and more reliable products, technologies and processes.

This year's annual CRC Association conference - Pathfinders: The Innovators Conference will focus on the route out of the global financial crisis.

The formidable line-up of national and international speakers is expected to attract scientists, politicians, senior government officials and business leaders, who will hear presentations on how innovation can help fortify industry and governments against financial shocks.

Keynote speakers will include Australia's Chief Scientist, Professor Penny Sackett and CSIRO's Chief Executive Officer, Dr Megan Clark.

The conference program also includes a showcase of early career scientists, a gala awards dinner for ‘Excellence in Innovation', as well as an international collaboration cocktail reception.

Pathfinders: The Innovators Conference will be held at the National Convention Centre in Canberra between 26-28 May 2009 and will be aligned with the Australian Science Festival.

If you're interested in science, innovation and collaboration, visit the conference website www.crca.asn.au/conference/ for more information and registration details.

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Global Biosecurity 2010: safeguarding agriculture and the environment

K.Scott — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:27:00 +0000

Global Biosecurity 2010: safeguarding agriculture and the environment is being organised collaboratively between the CRC for National Plant Biosecurity, Plant Health Australia, Invasive Animals CRC and Australian Biosecurity CRC for Emerging and Infectious Diseases.

Biosecurity has become a major economic issue of concern to international governments and to agricultural and environmental industries. It has emerged as a relatively new field of concern for researchers across a range of disciplines, spanning both the traditional sciences (such as pathology) and the social sciences (including economics, risk analysis and risk communication), and carries a range of concerns that are unique to the area. Despite its wide impact and complexities, there have, to date, been limited opportunities for scientific exchange (amongst researchers, and with end-users) around the central theme of biosecurity.

As such, Global Biosecurity 2010 will focus on current research themes and policy initiatives in agricultural and environmental biosecurity. Its aim is to provide a forum for biosecurity researchers and stakeholders to:

workshop, network and exchange knowledge on agricultural and environmental biosecurity
facilitate engagement and cross-fertilisation of ideas between researchers and their end-users (industry, regulators and other end-users), and
build cross-disciplinary networks across all biosecurity related disciplines.

Planning for the conference is underway and the program will be developed in the new year including a call for abstracts.

Global Biosecurity 2010 will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from 28 February 2010 - 3 March 2010.

For further information email biosecurity@con-sol.com

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