Member Event – Page 5 – Midwest Area Biosafety Network

June Webinar – Nanoparticle Biosafety

MABioN is proud to offer a webinar discussing the Nanomaterials Research and Safety. The webinar will provide the attendee with an overview of nanomaterial research areas, while highlighting Dr. Achilefu's own research and some discussion of safety procedures and potential issues that need to be considered when assessing the risk of nanomaterial research. The presenter is…

February Webinar: Biological Toxins – Jyl Burgener

Our February webinar will be on the subject of Biological Toxins. Jyl Burgener will be speaking on the following topics as they relate to biological toxins. Definition and Characteristics Regulatory Considerations Inactivation Human Health Considerations

November Webinar: Environmental Health and Safety Cross-training: A Team Approach to Safety

Safety programs exist in many different incarnations at academic institutions. Many times the areas of safety focus such as Radioactive Materials, Hazardous Waste, Occupational Safety, Chemical Safety and Biosafety do not talk to each other, sometimes the groups are housed in separate buildings or even have different reporting structures. What works best at one institution may not work at another, but the focus should always be on customer service and serving your institution's safety needs.

Pre-symposium Course – Biosafety Leadership: Essential Tips for Leading in Biosafety

Biosafety officers face several challenges ranging from limited resources, quick deadlines, factors of human error, workforce resistance, and safety culture issues. The biosafety officer is the keystone of safety culture, serving at the intersection of the organization’s workforce and leadership. This responsibility requires a unique set of leadership skills. Participants attending this workshop will receive…

11th Annual MABioN Biosafety Symposium

2015 MABioN Biosafety Symposium Hosted by Northwestern University - Evanston, IL August 3-5, 2015 A two day conference for biosafety professionals and others involved in biosafety. Presentations on various topics related to biosafety are planned for all day Tuesday and Wed. morning. Come and network with biosafety professionals in the Midwest area and learn and share information about biosafety. Symposium registration includes: - Workshop on Monday afternoon - Breaks on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday - Lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday - Dinner Reception on Tues. Night. A tentative agenda and confirmed pricing will be announced soon.

12th Annual MABioN Biosafety Symposium

2016 MABioN Biosafety Symposium Hosted by IUPUI - Indianapolis, IN August 1-3, 2016 A two day conference for biosafety professionals and others involved in biosafety. The Symposium opens at 1pm on Monday and concludes after lunch on Wed. Presentations on various topics related to biosafety are planned for Monday afternoon, all day Tuesday and Wed. morning. Come and network with biosafety professionals in the Midwest area and learn and share information about biosafety. Symposium registration includes: - Workshop on Monday morning - Breaks on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday - Lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday - Dinner Reception on Tues. Night. Registration will open in June. A call for papers will be posted in March/April.