USDA ARS 2nd International Biosafety and Biocontainment Symposium:
Agricultural Research
and Response from Field and Lab
February 4-7, 2013
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
Alexandria, Virginia
The Symposium will include ten pre-symposium courses and 2 days of scientific presentations. There will also be exhibits showcasing the latest agricultural biosafety and biocontainment products and services.
The Symposium will consist of sessions covering a variety of topics including containment and security challenges, GMOs, and agroterrorism. There will be a roundtable discussion on the culture of responsibility and security and another on LAIs and break in containment. Keynote speakers will open the program on Tuesday and Wednesday.
In addition to the valuable courses and sessions, you will have the opportunity to network with professionals from the biosafety and scientific research industries, organizations, and agencies.
