New York State's Biodefense Laboratory
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New York State's Biodefense Laboratory
Director: Christina Egan, Ph.D.
Phone: 518-473-6900
Deputy Director: Cassandra Kelly-Cirino
Phone: 518-473-6007
Biodefense Laboratory:
518-474-4177
All Hazards Training Programs
The Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health is providing a unique and dynamic experience in the field of All Hazards Response training. Various courses will be offered for audiences of diverse backgrounds. Enhanced training opportunities are available in the following areas:
- All-Hazards Receipt Facility Training
(for Engineering and Support Personnel) - All-Hazards Response Training
(for Laboratory Personnel) - Consequence Management
(for Public Health Laboratory Director) - High Containment Training
(for Laboratorians)
All Hazards Receipt Facility Training for Engineering and Support Personnel
This course will focus on training facilities staff and engineers on the state-of-the-art AHRF air handling, security, liquid handling, and biosafety systems. Staff will be trained in the routine maintenance and upkeep of these highly specialized units and will gain an understanding of the requirements for their annual certification. Emphasis will be placed on critical considerations needed for the integration of a stand-alone All Hazard Receipt Facility or as a retro-fit space within an existing laboratory structure. The extensive experience gained by the Facility and Engineering staff at the Wadsworth Center during the integration of the AHRF into the Public Health Laboratory will be shared with attendees in order to facilitate their experience with such a complex project. This course will include both operational and didactic components.
Class size is limited! Register Early!
Session Options
Session 1 - May 3-7, 2010
All Hazard Response Training for Laboratory Personnel
This hands-on training program will concentrate on the All Hazard approach to identifying unknown threat substances and will follow the established DHS/EPA All Hazard Receipt Facility testing algorithms. An integrated approach will be taken in order to tie in chemical, biological, radiological and explosive hazards. Emphasis will be placed on appropriate containment requirements, testing options and workflow considerations as well as key characteristics of hazardous agents. Public health laboratories will benefit from this training as they begin to explore the necessity of melding existing lab testing with an all hazard screening approach. The final days of this course will include testing of unknowns according to the DHS/EPA algorithm available on the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) website.
Class size is limited! Register Early!
Session Options
Session 1 – May 17-21, 2010
Session 2 – June 21-25, 2010
Understanding All Hazard Screening Testing Algorithms and Consequence Management for Public Health Laboratory Director
This training program will concentrate on providing guidance to public health officials, lab directors and other authorities who will be making significant public health and safety decisions based on the results of the All Hazards Screening Method. The predictive value of the different tests, the potential impact of any hazards identified, and the potential response actions will all be addressed. The All Hazards Screening Method is available on the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) website.
Class size is limited! Register Early!
Session Options
Session 1 - September 13-14, 2010
Session 2 - September 20-21, 2010
Working in a High Containment Laboratory for Laboratorians
This hands-on training program will concentrate on training laboratorians in Biosafety Level-2 and -3 laboratory procedures. Participants will learn the structural requirements integral to various laboratory types, how to maintain and work properly within the containment requirements, and how to troubleshoot and up-keep high containment laboratories. Emphasis will be placed on Class III Glovebox training for laboratorians. Class III Glove Box training will be offered as a specialized BSL-3 enhanced module to highlight the additional precautions and safety requirements that are necessary when working with extremely hazardous agents. The Wadsworth Center Training Laboratory will also be used in order to provide participants with broad exposure to various laboratory types and requirements as well as allowing for more individual hands-on time during the course.
Class size is limited! Register Early!
Session Options
Session 1 - October 5-8, 2010
Session 2 - October 19-22, 2010
Location:
David Axelrod Institute, New York State Department of Health, Wadsworth Center, 120 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208.
Registration:
A printable registration form is available here. The completed registration form can be submitted by fax to (518) 486-7971 or by email to allhazards@wadsworth.org.
Register Early! Course availability is first come first serve, with a maximum of 8 participants/course/session. Confirmation notices will be sent via email once we have received your registration form. If the course is filled, applicants will be placed on a waiting list. Any additional information or questions can be directed to Lynn Brennan at allhazards@wadsworth.org.
There are no registration fees for the classes, however participants are responsible for all expenses included travel, lodging and meals.
Any additional information or questions can be directed to allhazards@wadsworth.org.
Lodging:
Lodging is available a few blocks from the venue at The Hilton Garden Inn.
The Hilton Garden Inn
62 New Scotland Ave
Albany, NY 12208
Ph: 518-396-3500
Transportation:
By air: The David Axelrod Institute is located within 12 miles of the Albany International (ALB) airport.
By train: Within three miles of the David Axelrod Institute, Amtrak provides service to Albany Station.
By car: Driving directions to Albany.