October 8, 2024
Plan to Attend the Biosafety and Biosecurity Summit October 10th and 11th
Submitted by Rachael Weiderman
We are excited to invite you to the Inaugural Biosafety and Biosecurity Summit, taking place on the K-State Manhattan campus and virtually via Zoom. This groundbreaking event will bring together researchers, subject matter experts, and industry leaders to discuss key challenges and advancements in biosafety and biosecurity, while also exploring emerging technologies in life science research.
K-State faculty, staff, students, future researchers, and members of the local community, along with representatives from other colleges, universities, private employers, and federal and state government agencies, are warmly invited to participate. Greater participation from diverse stakeholders will enhance the event's success and foster a richer exchange of ideas.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Visit https://www.k-state.edu/safety/programs/lab/biosafety/ to view the full event schedule and join via Zoom. The Summit will be hosted in the College of Engineering with virtual attendance available for some presentations.
Keynote Address
Learn about "Transcriptomics for Biomarker Discovery" with Dr. Laura Miller, Associate Professor of Veterinary Virology and Past President of the American Association of Veterinary Immunologists on October 10th at 8:30 am.
Engaging Presentations
Attend presentations by subject matter experts from the FBI, NBAF, Labconco, and the Colleges of Agriculture, Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Veterinary Medicine, and the K-State Office of Integrity, Compliance and Security. Poster presentations represent interdisciplinary research using emerging technologies across the KSU portfolio.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with professionals from diverse backgrounds in life sciences and interdisciplinary research, diagnostics, biosafety, and biosecurity to foster collaboration and innovation.
Laboratory Resources and Support
Visit the Fisher Scientific vendor fair to learn more about available lab equipment and safety resources for laboratories.
Join us in celebrating life sciences research and shaping the future of biosafety and biosecurity. Together, we can enhance global health security and promote sustainable practices while achieving vital and transformative research discoveries.
We look forward to welcoming you to this pivotal event!