The University of Missouri will be hosting a Biotechnology Permitting & Compliance Workshop on April 30 and May 1, 2012 at the MU Bond Life Sciences Center in Columbia, Missouri. The workshop will include presentations from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS). This workshop is intended for plant researchers using biotechnology (i.e., recombinant DNA technology or genetic engineering), individuals who ship or receive regulated plant biological material, personnel involved in field releases of plant biotechnology, regulators, as well as interested health and safety professionals. There will also be an opportunity for workshop participants to have their Level 2 Authentication accounts validated during the workshop.

 

An agenda for the workshop is available online at http://ehs.missouri.edu/bio/ehs-registration.html or is attached below.  Individuals interested in attending the workshop must register at this link.

 

There is a fee of $25 to attend.  American Biological Safety Association CEU’s will be available for attendees, with details forthcoming.  The deadline to register is April 13th, 2012. An e-mail confirmation with accommodation and event information will be sent to registrants, and EHS Office staff will contact registrants for paying the $25 attendance fee.

 

If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact the MU EHS Biosafety group at (573) 882-7018.

2012 Sustainability:

People - Practices - Planet

 Symposium website

February 11-15, 2012, Crowne Plaza Ravinia, Atlanta, GA

Join us for 2 days of in-depth preconference classes (FEB 11-12) and 2-1/2 days of discussions with experts who will share their knowledge and experiences in greening laboratories and animal facilities (FEB 13-15).

Topics Include:

• Successful, sustainable laboratory/vivarium design and operations
• “Greening” BSCs and autoclaves
• Practical, proven strategies for saving water and energy
• Sustainability with limited resources
• How to become an effective sustainability advocate

Highlights:

• Hear challenges to old assumptions about sustainability
• Learn from sustainability success stories
• Obtain the latest on sustainable design and construction
• Discover ways of sustaining your workforce

Special Feature:

This year, the Biosafety Symposium is adding a new feature: attendee-nominated breakout sessions. This participant-driven format will allow those attending the symposium to help plan and carry out activities that match their needs in ways pre-planned sessions may not.

• Nominate, then select a Sustainability topic that you want to discuss ...
• Meet with others who share your interests or concerns; give and receive information from your peers in an hour-long structured session, facilitated by industry experts ... and
• Return home with the specific information that meets your needs!

New Feature added to the MABioN website.

Job Postings!

We will now be posting vacancies in the biosafety field for members of MABioN.

Check out the Job Postings tab on the home page.