2017 MABioN Biosafety Symposium- call for Abstracts and Roundtable Volunteers
We are requesting abstract submissions and volunteers for roundtable discussions at the MABioN Biosafety Symposium, August 7-9, 2017, hosted by the University of Iowa.
Registration Now Open for Upcoming OSP Workshop | NIH Guidelines: Honoring the Past, Charting the Future | July 18-19, 2017
In honor of the recent 40th anniversary of the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (NIH Guidelines) as well as the emergence of new technologies in the life sciences, it is an opportune time to examine the current biosafety oversight framework, and discuss the future direction of biosafety oversight. In the decades since scientists gathered at Asilomar, there has been considerable evolution in molecular biology, our understanding of risk and safety, and biosafety oversight. While recombinant DNA has become ubiquitous, new emerging technologies – ranging from new genome editing tools to novel RNA applications – are presenting interesting challenges to our current biosafety framework.
2017 MABioN Biosafety Symposium- submit your abstract now!
Abstract submission open now for 13th Annual MABioN Biosafety Symposium Hosted by University of Iowa - Iowa City, IA August 7-9, 2017 Click here to submit an abstract for consideration as a presenter at the symposium. Click here to learn more about the symposium. Abstract submission deadline: May 15, 2017
Open Position: Supervisory Veterinary Medical Officer/Microbiologist (Biosafety Manager) @ the National Centers for Animal Health in Ames, Iowa
The Biosafety Manager at the National Centers for Animal Health in Ames, Iowa will be posted on USAJobs.gov at 12am Tuesday, April 11, 2017 and will be OPEN FOR ONLY 5 WORKING DAYS. A brief description of the position is below – please encourage any qualified candidates to apply – the work is dynamic and challenging, and Ames is a great place to live and work!
BSL3 Seminar Series – April 24-27, 2017 @ St. Paul, MN (EAGLESON INSTITUTE)
Eagleson Institute will be hosting BSL3 Seminar Series at the Minnesota Department of Health in St. Paul April 24-27, 2017 A state of the art BSL3 laboratory training facility Limited enrollment for maximum instructor/student interaction A mix of case studies, lecture, demonstrations, facility tours, group exercises and hands-on workshops Many structured opportunities to network and…
New- MABioN Membership Directory: entry instructions
MABioN Membership Directory is a new feature for 2017 that is available for all paid members. If you are willing to share your information with other members of MABioN, please complete the Membership Directory registration. The directory is tied to your account but your information will not be seen unless you complete your entry. Here is the instruction on how to complete your information.
2017 MABioN Membership Renewal & Membership Directory
2016 was another successful year for MABioN and we could not have done it without your support. For those who already paid their 2017 membership dues, thank you!
Jan 19, 2017 FREE MABioN Webinar – “Creating Positive Change in Safety Culture by Mobilizing Training”
MABioN is proud to offer a webinar discussing the use of training methods for building safety culture Webinar abstract: There has been recent emphasis on the importance of creating safety cultures for university campuses and research institutions. This has brought much needed awareness to the issue, but as with many new ideas, there is minimal…
Open Position: Biosafety Coordinator (Safety Coordinator) @ University of Iowa
The University of Iowa Environmental Health and Safety Office is seeking an energetic professional with a background in the biological sciences to serve as a Biosafety Coordinator.