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Bioethics and Dual Use in Life Science Research: Sharing Good Practices for Institutional Oversight Workshop
Health Security Partners (HSP), in collaboration with the U.S. State Department's Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) and the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC), hosted a 3-day workshop on Bioethics and Dual Use in Life Science Research: Sharing Good Practices for Institutional Oversight from 18-20 September 2024 in Astana, Kazakhstan. The workshop brought together 11 stakeholders from public and private institutions across Kazakhstan. International subject matter experts … Continue Reading
September 03, 2024
11th National Scientific Conference on Epidemiology (NSCE) in Bandung, Indonesia.
Last week, Health Security Partners proudly supported the Ministry of Health in hosting the 11th National Scientific Conference on Epidemiology (NSCE) in Bandung, Indonesia. This year's conference theme was “Epidemic Intelligence to Strengthen Health Resilience.” The event aimed to bring together students, mentors, academics, government officials, and other stakeholders to discuss the latest research and findings from the Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP). Attendees explored current … Continue Reading
August 28, 2024
Point-Prevalence Survey Training in the Philippines
In August, HSP supported our CDC partners and facilities in the Global Action in Healthcare Network (GAIHN) in providing onsite training and technical assistance for healthcare-associated infection (HAI) point-prevalence survey (PPS) in the Philippines. During our visit, staff at Makati Medical Center receiving PPS training, performed medical record extractions, and entered data into a REDCap survey tool, designed to streamline the collection of data used to make HAI determinations for … Continue Reading
August 19, 2024
Strengthening Biorisk Management in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan Workshop
Health Security Partners (HSP), in collaboration with the U.S. State Department's Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) and the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC), hosted a 3-day workshop on "Strengthening Biorisk Management in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan" from 12-14 August 2024 in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The workshop brought together 30 stakeholders from public and private institutions across Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan. During the workshop, national and … Continue Reading
August 14, 2024
Biosecurity for Laboratories Working with Toxins: A Train-the-Trainer Program
Health Security Partners, in collaboration with the U.S. State Department's Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) and the Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA), hosted a three-day workshop entitled “Biosecurity for Laboratories Working with Toxins: A Train-the-Trainer Program,” on July 29-31, 2024, in Hyderabad, India. The training brought together 20 researchers that work with plant toxins and their source materials to practice the implementation of biosecurity best practices through … Continue Reading
August 10, 2024
One Health Zoonotic Disease Prioritization (OHZDP) Facilitator Workshop
In July, Health Security Partners sent their invited staff to Atlanta, Georgia to participate in a One Health Zoonotic Disease Prioritization (OHZDP) Facilitator Workshop implemented by the U.S. CDC’s One Health office. The OHZDP process brings together representatives from human, animal, and environmental health sectors, as well as other relevant partners, to prioritize zoonotic diseases of greatest concern for multisectoral, One Health collaboration. Strong facilitators are needed across … Continue Reading
July 01, 2024
HSP in collaboration with the U.S. State Department's Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) and the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC)
Health Security Partners (HSP), in collaboration with the U.S. State Department's Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) and the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC), supported eight HSP Challenge Grants to improve biosafety, biosecurity, and cybersecurity in the Republic of Tajikistan and the Kyrgyz Republic. In the Republic of Tajikistan, the partner institutions included the State Institution "National Reference Laboratory,” Center for State Sanitary and Epidemiological … Continue Reading
June 07, 2024
Workshop on Developing a National System for Laboratory Biosecurity in Istanbul
Health Security Partners (HSP), in collaboration with the U.S. State Department's Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) and Marmara University, hosted a 3-day workshop on Developing a National System for Laboratory Biosecurity from 22-24 May 2024 in Istanbul, Türkiye. The workshop brought together 22 stakeholders from academia and various ministries across Türkiye. During the workshop, national and international subject matter experts discussed the progress of the development of the security … Continue Reading
May 10, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration Releases Strategy to Strengthen Global Health Security
A few weeks ago, the White House unveiled The 2024 U.S. Global Health Security Strategy (GHSS), detailing three primary objectives to steer the United States' efforts in advancing global health security. 1. Strengthening global health security capacity through bilateral partnerships. The U.S. aims to collaborate with 50 nations, fostering capabilities in at least five critical areas of global health security (GHS). This involves promoting country-led initiatives, and meticulously monitoring … Continue Reading
April 30, 2024
World Immunization Week
Today, April 30, marks the last day of World Immunization Week. Health Security Partners is proud to highlight the impact of vaccinations, especially as vaccine preventable disease outbreaks are on the rise globally following the COVID-19 pandemic. In early April, HSP supported two Indonesian Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP) students studying at University Diponegoro to respond to an outbreak of Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) in Kendal, Central Java. Both students identified a need … Continue Reading
April 23, 2024
Global Action in Healthcare Network (GAIHN) Forum on Genomic Sequencing and Epidemiologic Surveillance in Healthcare Facilities
These recordings include presentations by GAIHN country teams and facilitated panel discussions. The videos share experiences and findings from SARS-CoV-2 variant surveillance activities across the GAIHN country networks, and discuss the role and utility of genomic sequencing in healthcare facility-based epidemiologic surveillance. The participating networks are located in Brazil, Jordan, Indonesia, and the Philippines.DISCLAIMER: All findings and conclusions shared in this forum are those of … Continue Reading
April 08, 2024
Upcoming Virtual HSP Intellectual Property Security Webinar Series for Romania, Serbia, and Croatia
Health Security Partners (HSP), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State, is hosting a virtual “Safeguarding University Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Training” webinar series, structured over three half-day sessions on May 23rd, May 30th, and June 6th. This workshop series will raise awareness and share international best practices for safeguarding intellectual property from theft and exploitation while encouraging scientific collaboration. International and regional … Continue Reading
March 11, 2024
Cyberbiosecurity Best Practices for Vaccine R&D and Manufacturing Facilities Workshop
Health Security Partners (HSP), in collaboration with the U.S. State Department's Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP) and the Federation of Asian Biotech Associations (FABA), hosted a 3-day workshop on Cyberbiosecurity Best Practices for Vaccine R&D and Manufacturing Facilities from 29 February- 2 March in Hyderabad, India. The workshop brought together a group of 15 IT professionals and scientists from 15 different vaccine R&D and manufacturing facilities across India. During the … Continue Reading
February 07, 2024
New Recruitment Notices
Check out HSP's new recruitment notices, located in our "Careers" … Continue Reading
January 24, 2024
Proposals for the Virtual Scientist Engagement Fellowship Program
Health Security Partners invites proposals for the Virtual Scientist Engagement Fellowship Program aimed at supporting Ukrainian scientists, technicians, and engineers (STEs) working in the life sciences, public health, and biotechnology sectors. The program seeks to provide short-term financial support for civilian research and research-related opportunities to selected participants via implementation of three-to-six-month virtual fellowships. Selected Fellows will have the opportunity to … Continue Reading
December 18, 2023
Congratulations to the Global Action in Healthcare Network (GAIHN) Brazil Network team
Congratulations to the Global Action in Healthcare Network (GAIHN) Brazil Network team who has had their Research Letter published in the December 2023 issue of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal (EID)! HSP and CDC have had the honor of supporting this team for the past two years in their SARS-CoV-2 variant surveillance at GAIHN-network participating facilities in southern Brazil. The team’s article describes substantial variant … Continue Reading
December 05, 2023
HSP hosts “Safeguarding Life Sciences Research through Strengthening of Institutional Oversight for Research Collaboration” workshop in Malaysia.
On November 15-17, Health Security Partners (HSP) alongside CRDF Global and the Malaysian Biosafety and Biosecurity Association (MBBA), hosted a three day, in-person workshop in Putrajaya, Malaysia for 21 biorisk professionals and researchers. The workshop was centered around safeguarding life sciences research through strengthening of institutional oversight for research collaboration. Participants were trained on Know-Your-Collaborator (KYC) best practices, including the due-diligence … Continue Reading
December 05, 2023
HSP hosts “Safeguarding Life Sciences Research through Strengthening of Institutional Oversight for Research Collaboration” workshop in Malaysia.
On November 15-17, Health Security Partners (HSP) alongside CRDF Global and the Malaysian Biosafety and Biosecurity Association (MBBA), hosted a three day, in-person workshop in Putrajaya, Malaysia for 21 biorisk professionals and researchers. The workshop was centered around safeguarding life sciences research through strengthening of institutional oversight for research collaboration. Participants were trained on Know-Your-Collaborator (KYC) best practices, including the due-diligence … Continue Reading
December 01, 2023
HSP and YAEMD Host Training Workshops on CBRN Incident Detection and Response in Aden and Sana’a (Yemen)
Health Security Partners (HSP) and the Yemeni Association for Emergency Medicine and Disasters (YAEMD) recently hosted “Bolstering CBRN Incident Detection and Response Capacity in Yemeni Hospitals” training workshops in Aden and Sana’a. Master Trainers from Aden and Sana’a gathered 100+ medical professionals for technical training on enhancing hospital preparedness for public health emergencies, including CBRN incidents. HSP is grateful to YAEMD for their partnership and collaboration to … Continue Reading
December 01, 2023
HSP Hosts Intellectual Property Security Training Workshop in Singapore
On November 15 - 17, 2023, Health Security Partners (HSP) hosted the “University Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property Security Best Practices Training Workshop” in Singapore. This three-day workshop gathered 14 researchers and technology transfer professionals from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand to protect high-quality research. Participants were trained on various topics, including intellectual property theft prevention, Know-Your-Collaborator (KYC) methodology, … Continue Reading