Discover an interesting webinar that focuses on risk mitigation and preparedness planning in laboratory operations.
The types of disruptive challenges faced by laboratory operations during the COVID-19 pandemic are not unique to that pandemic. They can also occur because of a natural disaster, workplace accident or pandemic caused by an entirely unrelated virus such as the recent headline-grabbing H5N1 influenza.
Before these and other possible disruptions impact the ability to maintain lab operations, it is necessary to learn from the pandemic and reduce risk by preparing contingency plans that ensure business continuity.
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Effective contingency planning, however, requires such organizations to also consider the impact of factors such as possible materials shortages, infrastructure limitations and their internal capacity for project review, approval and oversight. Additionally, leadership is challenged to take a risk-based approach to identifying and mitigating issues associated with biosafety, biosecurity and — even in some cases — animal care, all of which can have a devastating impact on operations if not adequately addressed.
By preparing contingency plans that account for these many variables and then implementing best practices to prepare for them, organizations can improve their resilience in the face of broad-scale disruptions while also improving day-to-day operations to best serve the customers who rely on their work. This webinar will provide attendees with the tools they need to initiate contingency planning and prepare their organizations for the future.
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Register for this webinar today to learn about risk mitigation and preparedness planning in laboratory operations and how they help maintain laboratory standards, manage staff and ensure biosecurity.
Speakers
Sharon Altmann, PhD, RBP(ABSA), CBSP(ABSA), Capability Manager II, MRIGlobal
Dr. Sharon Altmann is a Virologist and credentialed biosafety professional with MRIGlobal who specializes in high and maximum containment laboratory operations, biosafety program development, the integration of quality assurance principles into biosafety program operations and training program design and implementation.
Highlights of her 11 years with MRIGlobal include working in a BSL-4 research laboratory, providing biosafety training in Kazakhstan and Senegal, conducting clinical research and diagnostics for ebolavirus in West Africa, standing-up a clinical diagnostic testing and evaluation laboratory and providing subject matter expertise in support of the stand-up of a national biodefense laboratory.
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Devin Boyles, CPH, Staff Scientist, MRGlobal
Devin Boyles serves as a Staff Scientist and Technical Developer for biorisk management and diagnostic training programs in support of various governmental, academic and commercial clients. Previous to her work at MRIGlobal, she spent two years in laboratory safety and biological import specialist positions at the University of Pittsburgh, and, before that, she worked as a Virology Research Technician in Pitt’s Center for Vaccine Research where she studied the neurological and congenital effects of Rift Valley fever virus infection in rodents. She holds a Master of Science in Environmental and Occupational Health and is certified in Public Health.
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Jay Bickell, Associate Scientist, MRIGlobal
Jay Bickell is an Associate Scientist with MRIGlobal specializing in biosafety program development and training. Previous to her work at MRIGlobal, she supported A/BSL-3 facility operations and gained unique insights to the challenges of running these complex facilities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Message PresenterWho Should Attend?
This webinar will appeal to Managers/Senior Managers/Directors/Specialists in the following fields:
- Research laboratories
- Quality control/Quality assurance
- Business operations
What You Will Learn
Attendees will gain insights into:
- The importance of contingency planning and preparedness before an issue arises
- An understanding of risk assessment and how it applies to operations
- The unique factors that the laboratory leadership must consider
- How to prioritize and mitigate risk associated with the factors and considerations that are potentially most impactful to operations
- How learnings from the COVID-19 pandemic can be applied to support future preparedness
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MRIGlobal
MRIGlobal improves the health and safety of people everywhere by addressing some of the world’s greatest threats and complex biological, chemical, and engineering challenges. Founded in 1944 as an independent, not-for-profit organization, MRIGlobal provides customized research and development services to health and defense-focused organizations in need of innovative and multidisciplinary solutions. This includes expertise in clinical research support, infectious disease and biological threat agent detection, global biological engagement, in vitro diagnostics, and laboratory management and operations. To learn more, visit mriglobal.org.
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