All past events

Past external events

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    11 January 2024

    EBSA Thursday - How ISO standards and technical specifications can support you in your daily life as BSO (and how you can support ISO with your technical knowledge as BSO)

    ISO35001:2019 Biorisk management for laboratories and related organizations is the well-known ISO management system standard supporting you in organizing biosafety and biosecurity in your organization and helping you to address all biorisk management issues that need to be addressed in a concerted manner. It builds on the continuous improvement plan- do-check-act-cycle to keep your biosrisk management system up to date and under control. ISO35001 was designed by biosafety experts like you form different countries around the globe, being a truly international standard, within the context of the International Standardization Organization, ISO, Technical Committee TC212, Clinical laboratory testing and in vitro diagnostic test systems

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    19 October 2023

    Demystifying ABS, Nagoya Protocol and the EU ABS Regulation – what you need to know when importing and using genetic resources.

    A 2,5 hour online course (including a break and question session)

    Instructor: Dominic Muyldermans

    Description: The principles of Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) were first recognised under the Convention on Biological Diversity, refined in the Nagoya Protocol and are further implemented in national ABS laws. In EU an additional compliance regulation applies.

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    21 September 2023

    EBSA Thursday - Joint EBSA – IVBWG Construction design workshop

    EBSA members can join a part of the 20th Workshop of the International Veterinary Biosafety Working group online.

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    20 September 2023

    20th Workshop of the International Veterinary Biosafety Working Group

  5. 20 June 2023

    Commissioning and decommissioning of contained use facilities

    Antwerp

    During this workshop you will first get an introduction on the topic ‘commissioning and decommissioning’. In the afternoon there will be plenty of opportunity to share your experiences during our round table discussion. Focus will be on BSL2 facilities.

    To end the day, you will get an insight into the ITM’s history and get a tour at this unique location. 

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    19 April 2023

    Pre conference course F. Introduction to Human Factors in a Laboratory or scientific facility

    Athens

    Instructors: Adam Stevenson and Wendy Shell

    Aim: To be aware of human factors and how to take account of such in a laboratory or in vivo containment facility.

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    19 April 2023

    Pre conference course C. Recombinant virus and viral vectors for research, gene therapy and vaccination: “GMO or not? Safe or not? Manageable or not?

    Athens

    There are a variety of investigational human and veterinary medicinal products consisting of or containing GMOs. GMOs for human medicines may include the following: human cells modified ex vivo; vaccines; recombinant virus-based vectors, including those containing genome editing nucleic acid sequences (which may also be delivered non-virally) and bacterial vectors.Medicinal products based onmRNA are on the rise. One need to define which constructs are still GMOs or not, which constructs are less or more hazardous than the wildtype virus, they are derived from, and which might serve as agent to harm others. How are people and the environment protected when they are widely used, also outside controlled laboratory settings. There is guidance and regulation. Which ones to apply is the one hundred Euroquestions.

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    19 April 2023

    Pre conference course B. An introduction course on biosafety (for a beginner level, WHO the LBM)

    Athens

    The role of a biosafety professional (BSP) within an institution is a challenging position. In addition, a BSP very often plays the interface between different activities within a facility including animal handling, engineering, maintenance and cleaning.

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    18 April 2023

    EBSA Conference 2023 and Preconference courses

    Athens

    2 days of EBSA pre conference courses on Tuesday 18 and Wednesday 19 April 2023

    2 days of EBSA conference on Thursday 20 and Friday 21 April 2023.

    Check out

    And register

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    18 April 2023

    Pre conference course G. Operations, Maintenance and Management of Containment Level 2/3 Facilities

    Athens
    • Essential elements of and metholodolgies to perform risk assessment
    • Assessing the risk of biological materials (microorganisms, cells, tissues)
    • Evaluating the risk of procedures/activities
    • Defining measures to control/minimize the risk (containment, GMT, PPE, training)
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    18 April 2023

    Pre conference course H. Tips for the successful evidence-based decontamination of contained use laboratories using liquid and gaseous disinfectants

    Athens

    The application of appropriate decontamination methods is the key element in reducing surface contamination in the laboratory to prevent laboratory-acquired infections and cross contamination in the laboratory.

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    18 April 2023

    Pre conference course E. The world of infection - working with infected animal models

    Athens

    Working with an animal model of infection means introducing an additional risk into the infection chain.  

    Not only the animals need to be handled appropriately to reduce a potential risk to the scientist, the equipment also plays a major role in minimising risk during individual infection experiments. 

    Infection models with obligate pathogenic human germs must be treated carefully and calmly. The 3Rs of laboratory animal science are not only a guarantee for ethically sound experiments, but also serve the safety of the researchers. 

    This course is rated as advanced. Therefore basic knowledge of Biosafety is a prerequisite as well as initial knowledge in working with animals.

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    18 April 2023

    Pre conference course D. The gift of failure – learning from accidents, incidents and near-misses

    Athens

    Sadly, accidents will always happen. They can be prevented, but only if we take care to understand how and why they happen. Their impact can be reduced, but only if we take time to prepare. Gaining that understanding and having a plan are key safety processes. 

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    18 April 2023

    Pre conference course A. The holy grail in biosafety: risk assessment

    Athens

    Even though national and international regulations provide a framework on how to work safely with a certain pathogen or hazard, specific risk assessments are indispensable to identify appropriate safety measures to ensure that the risk associated with working with biological agents is on an acceptable level. This course will set out the principles of a risk assessment process, addressing the definition of key steps, risk evaluation and identification of high-risk laboratory procedures or selection of risk control measures.

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    16 March 2023

    Recent developments in plant genetic engineering technology

    The online course will provide an up-to-date overview of the use of modern targeted genetic engineering technology in plants, focusing on the CRISPR/Cas system. It  provides an overview of the different methods used, the types of genetic and epigenetic modifications that can be achieved, their applications and consequences. The consequences will also be discussed in the GMO regulatory context and with regards to potential  risks and uncertainties.

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    08 November 2022

    Managing infectious aerosols in a laboratory setting: Lessons learned from COVID-19

    This online course will describe how aerosols are formed and infect people.   

    The types of equipment to generate and measure aerosols will be described as will a review of information used to inform risk assessments for the generation and spread of aerosols.

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    06 October 2022

    BBP-webinar: A deep dive into access benefit sharing and dual use

    During this morning online webinar both fundamentals as implementation of access benefit sharing (ABS) and dual use regulation will be discussed by our speakers:

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    21 September 2022

    Webinar International Veterinary Biosafety Working Group

    We are delighted to announce a webinar organized by the International Veterinary Biosafety Working Group on various topics relevant for those working in Veterinary facilities:

    21st September (2h): 12h00 - 13h45 CEST

    22st September (2h): 22h00 - 23h35 CEST

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    20 September 2022

    ChABSA Technical Seminar “Managing outbreaks from Monkeypox to COVID to Polio”

    Dr. Michael Sauri will provide an update on emerging diseases and will discuss the differences between of managing the COVID pandemic and the global outbreak of Monkeypox and current potential and real outbreaks.  This talk will address myths/urban legends around the current state of disease transmission worldwide and focus on best practices for management of disease transmission.

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    20 September 2022

    Chemical disinfectants used in laboratories: efficacy spectrum and regulation of their use

    This online course is aimed at offering recommendations regarding the choice of the disinfectant as a function of the material to be treated. Limits of the use of disinfectants will be described, with emphasis on the development of resistance and thus the need to be (re)validated regularly. The other part of the course will focus on the biocide legislation and the regulation of biocides.

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    25 August 2022

    16th Applied Biosafety Meeting

    The 16th Applied Biosafety Meeting will take place over two days in Geneva on August 25th/26th 2022.

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    18 May 2022

    Pre conference course C. Working Safely in the Biosafety Cabinet  (½ day)

    Ghent

    The biosafety cabinet (class II) is the most important and most widely used primary barrier in the microbiological and biomedical laboratory (BSL-2, BSL-3, and BSL-4). 

    Check all details here

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    18 May 2022

    Pre conference course I. Moving on without leaving a trace - decommissioning in practice (1 day)

    Check all details here

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    18 May 2022

    Pre conference course E. How to convince and influence for biosafety and security (1 day)

    Gentbrugge

    To shape the attitude of non-experts towards the risks of infectious disease, it is not sufficient to just ‘tell the facts’. The way the information is presented and the source credibility of the organisation are crucially importan. Unfortunately, in many cases the importance of these factors is underestimated. What can (governmental) organisations do to effectively shape the perception?
    Check all details here

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    17 May 2022

    Pre conference course G. (Bio)containment of GM plants - from Green Houses to Field Trials (1 ½ day, afternoon 17.05, 18.05)

    Gentbrugge

    Check all details here

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    17 May 2022

    EBSA Conference 2022 and Preconference courses

    Gentbrugge, Ghent and Gent

    2 days of EBSA pre conference courses on Tuesday 17 and Wednesday 18 Mai 2022

    2 days of EBSA conference on Thursday 19 and Friday 20 May 2022.

    Registrations are open


    More info and opening of registrations will follow soon!

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    17 May 2022

    Pre conference course H. Biological Waste handling (validation, technical aspects)  (2 days)

    Gentbrugge

    Waste management is a topic of interest to all facilities who manage biological agents, no matter how large or small, private or public; but mostly it is not seen as a very exciting or sexy topic.

    Check out the details for this course

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    17 May 2022

    Pre conference course B. Fundamentals for (re)design of a safe and compliant BSL3 facility (2 day)

    Gentbrugge

    The course will include a site visit.

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    17 May 2022

    Pre conference course A. Auditing: a comprehensive and practical introduction

    Gent

    This two day practical course provides a comprehensive and sound practical introduction to auditing. The course takes participants through the principles, recognized best practices and essential techniques of (HSE / biosafety) auditing. It provides them with guidance on planning and performing of an audit in line with international standards.

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    17 May 2022

    Pre conference course F. Biorisk assessment and management: basic principles and how to get it right (1 day)

    Gentbrugge

    This course is aimed at defining and implementing the principles of risk assessment and risk management in different situations. Some situations are complex and present significant risks which need to be managed and demonstrated as effective. Suitable for early career and those wishing to improve risk assessment skills and knowledge.

    Check all details here

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    17 May 2022

    Pre conference course D. Personal protection equipment (PPE) – making optimal choices

    Gentbrugge

    This course will both give a theoretical overview of the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in BSL2 and BSL3 laboratories and alsothe practical experience with different sorts of PPE. 

  32. 12 May 2022

    Standards and Guidelines for Biosafety Laboratories

    Live webinsar 

    by German LabConCert

  33. 27 April 2022

    Technical requirements for High-level Isolation Units (HLIUs)

    Online seminar Technical Requirements for High-level Isolation Units

    by German LabConCert

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    17 February 2022

    Workshop Movement (BBP members only)

    During this workshop the updated BBP Movement Guidance document will be presented:

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    16 December 2021

    EBSA Thursday - European Plant Health Regulatory framework: Principles, Implementation and Obstacles

    This session will focus on the European Plant Health Regulatory framework which entered into force as of Dec 14, 2019. It modernized the plant health regime with the aim to protect the Union's territory and its plants, ensure safe trade, and mitigate the impacts of climate change on the health of our crops and forests. We will discuss implementation of the new rules in different EU member states, their impact on handling and importing plants and plant pathogens, as well as provide discussion opportunity on obstacles confronted by the EBSA members.

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    02 December 2021

    Blended learning

    Instructors: Henrik Bregnhoj & Lawrence Dickson

    This course will give you an introductory experience with application of current digital educational technologies like production and use of power point-based videos, planning and execution of webinars, and the use of an Learning Management System

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    25 November 2021

    BBP online webinar 'Biosafety out of the ordinary’

    During this morning online webinar different “out of the ordinary” biosafety topics will be discussed, including working with Algae (by Pascale Van Rooij, Perseus), the arthropod containment level (by Marco Brustolin, ITM Antwerp) and bacteriophages (by Katia Pauwels, SBB/Sciensano).

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    18 November 2021

    Personal Protective Equipment

    Instructors: Ulrika Allard Bengtsson and Per Staugaard

    This course will both give a theoretical overview of the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in BSL2 and BSL3 laboratories ...

  39. 16 November 2021

    ChABSA webinar: Evolving Design Philosophies for Containment Laboratories

    Evolution of design is ordinarily a slow process of change from one form or level to a better or higher level. We are living in a unique period of time and are challenged to match containment laboratory capacity with the needs and wants of the industry. In this presentation, Mr. Traum describes how a team of talents must work together to build an operational and sustainable laboratory. Mr. Traum gave this presentation at the 2021 Future Laboratory Innovation and Development Summit Forum in Shanghai, China. 

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    16 November 2021

    Epidemiology - what is it and what do these numbers really mean?

    New date to be announced soon due to the instructor being out sick.

    Instructors: Andreea Dobrescu

    1. Introduction to Epidemiology
    2. Summarizing Data
    3. Measures of Risk ...

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    14 October 2021

    Biosafety Culture

    Instructors: Jan Piet Tijssen & Cathy Bakker

    This course intends to inspire you. To convince you that safety not only pays (for you and the company), but also is fun and moreover a serious profession.

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    30 September 2021

    Bloodborne pathogens in the lab: minimize exposure & prevent infection

    Instructor: Dana Brehar-Cioflec
    Moderator: Heather Sheeley

    This course will provide an overview on the main aspects of working safely with blood and blood containing materials in various types of laboratories (diagnostic, research, etc.).

    Prevention of laboratory infections involving bloodborne pathogens will be addressed with focus on general and specific prevention measures, materials and equipment, as well as health monitoring.

    Brief exercises will be included to highlight the discussed aspects.

    International and European regulations and recommendations will be highlighted and relevant references and links will be provided.


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    21 September 2021

    Online technical seminar: Debunking Myths about Disinfectants

    In this session, Mr. Donato will highlight popular comments about the use of disinfectants of what works, what is an acceptable method of application, and regulatory requirements that were common during the peak of the pandemic.  During this technical seminar Mr. Donato will explain what was a myth and what actually was a fact.

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    16 September 2021

    EBSA Thursday - BioEthics & Dual Use in relation to BioRisk

    General overview on BioEthics in relation to Biorisks
    by Dr. Takis Vidalis (Senior Scientist - Legal Advisor at the Hellenic National Bioethics Commission, Greece)

    Dual Use
    by Dr. Rik Bleijs and MSc. Iris Vennis (National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, The Netherlands).

    Moderators Dr. Mieke Jansen & Dr. Marcel van Bergen

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    13 September 2021

    International course Principles of Biosafety

    This intensive course, organised by the University of Antwerp and the Institute of Tropical Medicine of Antwerp, in collaboration with Ghent University, University of Namur, Free University of Brussels, Sciensano and Perseus, provides a comprehensive review of all essential elements of assessing and managing biological risks. Theoretical aspects will be combined with diverse topics focused on daily practice.

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    02 September 2021

    BBP online webinar 'BBP behind the scenes: Task Forces and working groups’

    The Sars-CoV2 pandemic made it impossible to organize physical meetings, however BBP never stopped working.

    During this morning webinar we want to give BBP and EBSA members an opportunity to get a “view behind the scenes” of our organization.

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    26 August 2021

    Free webinar of the Swiss Biosafety Network

    Online event

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    19 August 2021

    Disinfection and Sterilization

    This course is an introduction to the subject. It describes the most commonly used chemical and physical methods, with an emphasis on the important criteria to be assessed in choosing an approach and verifying its effectiveness.

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    16 August 2021

    What is epidemiology and its crucial role in past, present and future pandemics

    As head of Deakin Epidemiology, a research unit within the Determinants of Health group in the Institute for Health Transformation, Professor Catherine Bennett is a respected authority on the determinants of disease across populations, and of ways to reduce the impact of these diseases on the health of the community.

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    20 July 2021

    Preventing COVID-19 infection from airborne transmission

    Speakers: Kate Cole, Certified Occupational Hygienist (COH) and President-Elect of the AIOH and Dr Julia Norris, Certified Occupational Hygienist (COH), FRACGP, and Past-President of the AIOH.

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    01 July 2021

    Auditing for maximum impact – an introduction

    Instructor: Julia Cotton

    Biosafety professionals must be able to carry out biosafety and biosecurity audits and inspections, identify failures, non-conformities, corrective actions and areas for improvement and monitor progress.

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    28 June 2021

    International Symposium on Sustainable Animal Production and Health

    Current status and way forward
    Organiser: Joint FAO/IAEA Centre

    Free online symposium. All information and registration are available online.
    Check out the program.

    For more information, please contact Ms Julie Zellinger at Conference.Contact-Point@iaea.org.

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    23 June 2021

    Annual General Meeting

    Members only event

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    17 June 2021

    EBSA Thursday

    New Genomic Techniques – safely managing innovation in times of legal uncertainty

    The third of 5 online, member only, meetings in 2021

    In 2008 the European GMO competent authorities established a working group to determine if organisms modified by new techniques would be subject of the GMO legislation. Ten years later, after a bumpy procedural road, the European Court of Justice indicated that organisms obtained by mutagenesis are GMOs and that only those obtained by conventional mutagenesis techniques are exempted from the GMO legislation. This legal interpretation triggered a fierce debate with all parties agreeing that the definitions included the 90’ies GMO legislation were outdated.

  55. 09 June 2021

    2021 ChABSA VIRTUAL SCIENTIFIC SYMPOSIUM

    The ongoing pandemic has highlighted the need for the rapid exchange of information on biosafety and biosecurity even while restricting many of the opportunities our community typically relies on to do so.

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    03 June 2021

    Introduction to vaccinology

    Instructor: Gideon Kersten

    The course gives insight in the exciting field of vaccinology. The relevance of vaccines does not need emphasis in these days. But how do they work? ...

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    21 May 2021

    International Biorisk Management Collaboration Symposium

    May 21st, 2021 11:00-13:30 ET | 16:00-18:30 GMT

    CANCELLED

    Join us for a free symposium on Zoom to highlightbiorisk management implementation-related projectsaccomplished by teams of international collaboratorsas part of Sandia National Laboratories’ InternationalTwinning Project Round IX teams.

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    20 May 2021

    Gene Drives: Technologies, applications & biosafety challenges

    Instructors Fred Wassenaar & Patrick Rüdelsheim

    Gene drives allow for a trait to be transmitted to subsequent generations in a ratio that deviates from the laws of Mendelian inheritance. Active in sexually-reproducing species, they are powerful tools to “drive” ... read all info and register here

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    11 May 2021

    ISO 35001 – An introduction into the biorisk management standard

    RE-RUN UPON POPULAR DEMAND (confirmation as soon as we have 25 participants)

    The ISO 35001 standard on “Biorisk management for laboratories and other related organisations - is the first internationally recognized management standard to specifically address hazards associated with laboratories where biological materials are handled at all containment levels. 

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    30 April 2021

    BBP - BSOH online event: Biological agents: where the biosafety coordinator and the occupational hygienst meet

    In the footsteps of our previous joint meeting in 2017, BSOH and BBP again joined forces to organize an event. This year, we will focus on where and how the occupational hygienist and the biosafety coordinator can collaborate. By means of practical cases, the roles of both functions and the opportunities for collaboration will be highlighted.

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    29 April 2021

    EBSA Thursday "Risk assessments – One size does not fit all"

    The second of 5 online, member only, meetings in 2021

    with Ursula Jenal and Toon De Kesel

    Every single document on biorisk management stresses the importance of a robust risk assessment. The fourth edition of the WHO Laboratory Biosafety Manual promotes the thorough, evidence-based and transparent assessment of the risks. ISO 35001 stipulates that an organization shall ensure that suitable methodologies for assessing and prioritizing biorisks are identified, implemented, maintained, and documented.

  62. 28 April 2021

    Microbiological Risk Assessment: Should we use the Biosafety Cabinet?

    Organised by

    Dr. Felix Gmünder (Basler & Hofmann) and Fabio Blaha (German LabConCert GmbH)

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    22 April 2021

    Désinfection - Décontamination - Stérilisation du matériel biologique: Notions de bases (French)

    Course completely in French
    Cours entièrement en français

    Ce cours est une introduction au sujet. Il décrit les approches les plus utilisées, en mettant l’accent sur les critères important à évaluer pour le choix d’une approche et la vérification de son efficacité.

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    21 April 2021

    Biological Risk Assessment – How safe are we in our labs if we apply the risk based approach according to the new WHO Biosafety Manual?

    RE-RUN UPON POPULAR DEMAND (confirmation as soon as we have 25 participants)

    In this webinar these and other questions will be addressed by using the risk based approach of the new WHO biosafety manual. 

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    21 April 2021

    ABSA International’s 1st Biosecurity Virtual Symposium

    The Symposium will consist of papers, presentations, keynotes, posters, valuable networking opportunities, and exhibits.

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    25 March 2021

    BBP webinar: (Bio)Safety aspects of DNA and RNA vaccines

    Digital symosium, free for all BBP and EBSA members.

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    04 March 2021

    EBSA Thursday - WHO LBM4 – Biorisk management beyond risk groups and biosafety levels

    The WHO Laboratory Biosafety Manual (LBM) serves as a de facto global standard that presents best practices and sets trends in biosafety. The recent publication of the fourth edition expands the thorough, evidence-based and transparent assessment of the risks, allowing safety measures to be balanced with the actual risk of working with biological agents on a case-by-case basis. 

    A challenging shift from routines based on levels? An opportunity to allow optimizing risk management, in particular in less resourced envrionments? Join us and discuss with two of the LBM4 contributors, active EBSA members, providing their insights on the (r)evolution this version marks and how biosafety professionals can use it in their daily practice.

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    18 February 2021

    Biosafety and the COVID-19 Vaccines

    February 18, 2021 12:00 - 1:30 pm (CST)

    Biosafety and the COVID-19 Vaccines is intended to provide an overview of the clinical trial development and biosafety considerations of the currently approved COVID-19 vaccines. 

  69. 30 November 2020

    INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BIOSAFETY AND LABORATORY

    ONLINE CONFERENCE

    With the current situation in mind, we provide the possibility to participate online. For further information, please see the attached flyer.

  70. 24 November 2020

    ABSANZ Summit 2020

    Online event

  71. 19 November 2020

    Biosecurity Webinar: Biosecurity in het onderzoek (only available in Dutch)

    online webinar by RIVM, The Netherlands

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    06 October 2020

    EBSA 2020 online webinar

    2 half day online webinar

  73. 20 August 2020

    Webinar of the Swiss Biosafety Network Meeting

    Online event

  74. 20 August 2020

    14th Applied Biosafety Meeting

    SBNet Cancels 2020 Annual Meeting

  75. 26 May 2020

    BVF symposium 2020- postponed to spring 2021

    postponed to spring 2021​

  76. 28 April 2020

    International Bio-Agent Day 2020: "Biological agents at work - a look beyond borders"

    POSTPONED NEW DATE WILL BE ADDED LATER

  77. 17 October 2019

    BBP workshop on risk assessment (Cancelled)

    CANCELLED

    A half-day workshop focusing on risk assessment. Not only will you be introduced to the ins and outs of risk assessment, there will also be plenty of opportunity to practice in risk assessment by yourself by means of case studies and an interactive discussion. Also, we will take the opportunity to highlight the recent accomplishments and future plans of the BBP Task Forces and Working Groups. The ideal opportunity to find out what BBP has done and hopes to do for you in the future to support you as a biosafety professional. Moreover, you may be challenged to join in one of the Task Forces or Working Groups yourself!

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    04 April 2019

    EBSA22 Conference - Bucharest

    EBSA22 Conference - Bucharest

  79. 05 February 2019

    Symposium on emergency preparedness and response

    Organized by the Belgian Biosafety Professionals (BBP) and the Dutch Association for Biosafety Officers (BVFp)

    Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands

    Working with hazardous biological material or providing the necessary support to have people working safely with the hazardous material is our day-to-day job. For that, we are experienced in assessing the risk of contained use activities, to train our coworkers and to watch over a culture of biosafety.

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    19 April 2018

    EBSA21 Conference - Copenhagen

    The conference on April 19 and 20 2018 took place at the Maersk Tower of  the  Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences of the University of Copenhagen.

  81. 09 February 2018

    BBP workshop "The biocide legislation and its impact on contained laboratories, greenhouses and animal facilities"

    Geo-Instituut 200E, Celestijnenlaan 200e – Heverlee (Leuven)

    Are you finding your way in the biocide legislation? Or are you struggling, as many colleagues, with questions like:

    • Can I still use particular products (e.g. Virkon®) and, if so, for how long?
    • If not, what are suitable alternative products?
    • Do we need to change our decontamination procedures?  
    • What are the consequences of the biocide legislation on my organization?

    We hope to offer clarity during the BBP workshop 

  82. 29 September 2017

    BSOH and BBP joint study day on biological agents: Biological risk: how to assess, contain and protect oneself

    FOD WASO Brussel, Zaal Storck

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    26 April 2017

    EBSA20 Conference - Madrid

    EBSA20 Conference - Madrid

  84. 09 February 2017

    8th Belgium Biosafety symposium - “Safe use of lentiviral and other vectors”

    IMEC, Leuven, Belgium

  85. 01 December 2016

    BBP Workshop on "Movement of biological materials for R&D purposes"

    Ablynx, BioAccelerator Building, Technologiepark 21, Zwijnaarde, Belgium

  86. 13 October 2016

    Joint event VMX and BBP: Collaboration and integration of Environment, Biosafety and Health & Safety aspects

    Hotel Serwir, Sint Niklaas, Belgium

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    21 April 2016

    EBSA19 conference - Lille

    EBSA18 Conference - Vienna

  88. 24 November 2015

    The 7th Belgian Biosafety Symposium - Biosafety & Quality - Synergies and conflicts

    l’Arsenal, Namur

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    22 April 2015

    EBSA18 Conference - Vienna

    EBSA18 Conference - Vienna

  90. 03 March 2015

    BBP workshop ‘Visit of an L3 Animal Facility'

    UNamur, Auditorium B07, Rue de Bruxelles 65, BE-5000 Namur

    Registration in mandatory

  91. 23 October 2014

    Interactive Workshop 'Practical issues related to biological waste management in laboratories'

    KU Leuven, Departement of Biosystems, Room SEG 01.19, W. de Croylaan 42, BE-3001 Heverlee

    Registration is mandatory

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    15 May 2014

    EBSA17 Conference - Ghent

    EBSA17 Conference - Ghent

  93. 27 March 2014

    Workshop on 'movement of biological materials'

    UNamur Auditorium B07 Rue de Bruxelles, 65 BE-5000 Namur

    Open to BBP members and upon invitation. Participation is free.

  94. 26 November 2013

    BBP Symposium 2013 - Biosafety training, tools & materials

    LAMOT Congress- en Erfgoedcentrum - Mechelen

  95. 19 June 2013

    EBSA16 Conference - Basel

    EBSA16 Conference - Basel

  96. 07 May 2013

    Interactive Workshop on Bio-Incidents

    HEC management school* 14 Rue Louvrex BE-4000 Liège

    The workshop is only open to BBP members.

  97. 21 February 2013

    Visit: Indaver MediPower® plant

    Poldervlietweg 5 Haven 550 2030 ANTWERPEN 3

    Participation is free. Registration deadline: 18 February 2013

  98. 12 June 2012

    EBSA15 Conference - Manchester

    EBSA15 Conference - Manchester

  99. 20 June 2011

    The biological weapon convention, biosecurity and the industry

    Conclusions only available for members.

  100. 14 April 2011

    EBSA14 Conference - Estoril

    The conference will start with a welcome reception for all participants on 13 April 2011 from 17.30 - 19.00 in the exhibition area at the Centro de Congressos do Estoril.
    Drinks and snacks will be served by invitation of the organiser.