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The European BioSafety Association is there for all persons working in the fields of biosafety and biosecurity in all domains whether it be human, animal or plants.

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Upcoming events

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    23 April 2024

    The basics of risk assessment

    This online course is designed to provide attendees with a basic knowledge and requirements to complete risk assessments of laboratory activities.

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    14 May 2024

    Pre conference course E - Basics in Biosecurity

    Antwerp

    Biosecurity impacts all biosafety professionals to varying degrees. As biosafety professionals we also have to give guidance and advise on biosecurity issues. How can one determine the potential for misuse within a laboratory setting? What biosecurity measures help preventing misuse? What elements need to be considered in a biosecurity concept? 

    It is a basic course for biosafety officers, biosafety professionals and other interested persons who also have biosecurity responsibilities. This course will provide participants with an overview about the main elements of a biosecurity program and concrete examples from practice covering the veterinary as well as the human side.

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    14 May 2024

    Pre conference course F - How to contain insects: challenges to be overcome when working with invasive species, genetically modified insects and on pathogen-vector interactions

    Antwerp

    After presenting the major risks encountered when working with insects that may carry pathogens or parasites, the course will address the characteristics of laboratories dedicated to their containment (ACL1-3). In addition to the structural elements of these specialized laboratories, the course will also describe best practices and appropriate protective equipment to use. The presentation will be completed by a visit to an ACL. Participants will also be involved in an interactive exercise (carried out in groups of 3-4 participants) of risk assessment for the proposed study cases.

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    14 May 2024

    Pre conference course D - Mastering BSL-3 Laboratory Operations Throughout Its Lifecycle: Overcoming Challenges at Every Stage

    Antwerp

    Mastering BSL-3 Laboratory Operations Throughout Its Lifecycle: Overcoming Challenges at Every Stage.

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    14 May 2024

    Pre conference course B - Auditing: a comprehensive and practical introduction

    Antwerp

    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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    14 May 2024

    EBSA Conference 2024 and Preconference courses

    Antwerp

    2 days of EBSA pre conference courses on Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 May 2024

    2 days of EBSA conference on Thursday 16 and Friday 17 May 2024.

News

  1. Feb 20, 2023

    WHO - Technical Officer, Biosafety

    Grade: P4
    Contractual Arrangement: Temporary appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
    Contract Duration (Years, Months, Days): 6 months
    Job Posting: Feb 10, 2023, 6:27:55 PM
    Closing Date: Mar 3, 2023, 11:59:00 PM
    Primary Location: Switzerland-Geneva
    Organization: HQ/EPP Epidemic & Pandemic Preparedness and Prevention EPP
    Schedule: Full-time

    Read more about "WHO - Technical Officer, Biosafety"

  2. Aug 19, 2022

    Section Head of the Animal Production and Health Section at the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre

    IAEA has opened a vacancy announcement for the position of Section Head of the Animal Production and Health Section at the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre.

    Read more about "Section Head of the Animal Production and Health Section at the Joint FAO/IAEA Centre"

  3. Jul 22, 2022

    Call for independent experts to join ISIDORe's Security Advisory Board

    The ISIDORe project assembles the largest and most diverse research and service-providing instrument to study infectious diseases in Europe, with expertise from structural biology to clinical trials. By giving scientists access to the whole extent of our state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge services, advanced equipment and expertise, in an integrated way and with a common goal, we will accelerate the generation of new knowledge and intervention tools to enhance Europe’s capacity for controlling (re)emerging and epidemic infectious diseases, starting with the COVID-19 pandemic. Future calls will focus on high-consequence, pandemic prone pathogens, including RG4 agents.

    Read more about "Call for independent experts to join ISIDORe's Security Advisory Board"