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
Phone: 518-402-4455
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:
- Receipt Facility Training
(for Engineering and Support Personnel) - Response Training
(for Laboratory Personnel)
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 - September 21-25, 2009
Session 2 - September 28- October 02, 2009
Session 3 - October 05-09, 2009
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 - October 19-23, 2009
Session 2 - October 26-30, 2009
Session 3 - November 02-06, 2009
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.
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) aiport.
By train: Within three miles of the David Axelrod Institute, Amtrak provides service to Albany-Rensselaer Station.
By car: Driving directions to Albany.