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Train-the-Trainer Workshop in Depok
On October 23-25, HSP, the US Department of State's Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP), and the Indonesian Biorisk Association (IBA) held a On October 23-25, HSP, the US Department of State's Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP), and the Indonesian Biorisk Association (IBA) held a train-the-trainer workshop in Depok, Indonesia for the LabFor (forensics) and Pusdokkes (medical response) teams of the Indonesian National Police (INP). The primary purpose of this workshop was to build the … Continue Reading
October 24, 2023
HSP's Biopharmaceutical Industry Symposium in Tbilisi
HSP recently hosted a two-day "Know-Your-Customer and Due Diligence in the Biopharmaceutical Industry Capstone Symposium" in Tbilisi, Georgia. The event brought together a diverse group of professionals from the biopharmaceutical industry across Turkey, Georgia, and Azerbaijan. Day 1: A Strong Start On the first day, we were thrilled to welcome 50 individuals representing a remarkable 35 different companies. It was a true testament to the interest and enthusiasm within the industry. The day … Continue Reading
September 30, 2023
Updates on Grants!
We are delighted to share that Health Security Partners has awarded four challenge grants to support awareness raising and security trainings focused on toxins threats in the East Asia Pacific Region! Two grants have been extended to the Indonesian Biorisk Association for their efforts to protect the agricultural sector from toxins threats as well as advocate for improved biosecurity regulations for toxins endemic to the region. The University of Philippines, Manila, has also been … Continue Reading
September 30, 2023
HSP and PBSA Host Responsible Research Fellowship Training Institute
On 25 - 27 September 2023, Health Security Partners (HSP) and the Pakistan Biological Safety Organization (PBSA) hosted the “Responsible Research Fellowship Training Institute” in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This workshop marked the beginning of a year-long Fellowship program, where a cohort of Pakistani life-sciences researchers will strengthen institutional and individual oversight of biological research. During the 3-Day workshop, Fellows were trained on topics such as bioethics, … Continue Reading
September 21, 2023
“Strengthening Biosecurity and Cyberbiosecurity Best Practices” Workshop - Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan
On 18, 19, 20 September 2023, a 3-day workshop was held on “Strengthening Biosecurity and Cyberbiosecurity Best Practices” in Dushanbe, Republic of Tajikistan. The workshop was organized by Health Security Partners (HSP) in collaboration and support with the International Science and Technology Centre (ISTC). The workshop was led by subject matter expert, Dr. Maria Espona. Presentations on supplemental topics were provided by Dr. Firuza Nasyrova, Farida Tishova, Akram Rahmatov, Tatiana … Continue Reading
September 18, 2023
“Strengthening Biosecurity and Cyberbiosecurity Best Practices” Workshop - Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic
On 13, 14, 15 September 2023, a 3-day workshop was held on “Strengthening Biosecurity and Cyberbiosecurity Best Practices” in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. The workshop was organized by Health Security Partners (HSP) in collaboration and support with the International Science and Technology Centre (ISTC). The workshop was led by subject matter expert, Dr. Maria Espona. Presentations on supplemenatal topics were provided by Professor Elmira Akmatova, Dr. Jyldyz Sydygalieva, Dr. Gulmira … Continue Reading
September 01, 2023
HSP Pakistani Partners Present at AMEXBIO SIBB Conference
HSP was proud to sponsor two Pakistani partners to attend AMEXBIO's 15th International Symposium on Biosafety and Biosecurity (SIBB) at Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, in Monterrey, Mexico, from June 22 to 25, August 2023. HSP consultant Dr. Shamsul Afrin Qasmi and former Health Security Futures Fellow Mr. Faizan Ahmad both had posters accepted to this prestigious conference. Dr. Qasmi presented his poster titled "Empowering Pakistani's Healthcare System: Developing Mobile BSL 2 Labs to … Continue Reading
September 01, 2023
HSP Pakistani Partners Present at AMEXBIO SIBB Conference
HSP was proud to sponsor two Pakistani partners to attend AMEXBIO's 15th International Symposium on Biosafety and Biosecurity (SIBB) at Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, in Monterrey, Mexico, from June 22 to 25, August 2023. HSP consultant Dr. Shamsul Afrin Qasmi and former Health Security Futures Fellow Mr. Faizan Ahmad both had posters accepted to this prestigious conference. Dr. Qasmi presented his poster titled "Empowering Pakistani's Healthcare System: Developing Mobile BSL 2 Labs to … Continue Reading
August 15, 2023
UPDATE! Cybersecurity workshop for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) in India
Excited to share an update on our recent cybersecurity workshop for Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs) in India! On August 2-4, 2023, Health Security Partners (HSP) and Synclature Consultancy continued the virtual event, focusing on critical cybersecurity topics to bolster the resilience of India's financial institutions against cyber threats. The workshop covered key areas such as security awareness for emails, user access management of sensitive information, data privacy rights, and principles, … Continue Reading
August 07, 2023
HSP and YAEMD Begin 3-Day Workshop on CBRN Incident Detection and Response in Yemen
Health Security Partners (HSP) and the Yemeni Association for Emergency Medicine and Disasters (YAEMD) kicked off the “Bolstering CBRN Incident Detection and Response Capacity in Yemeni Hospitals” training workshop today. This three-day workshop, from 7 - 9 August 2023, brings together 12 Yemeni Emergency Room physicians for technical training on enhancing hospital preparedness for public health emergencies, including CBRN … Continue Reading
August 07, 2023
Health Security Partners to collaborate with the Chemical Industries Association of the Philippines on Mentorship Program for the Establishment of Human Reliability Programs for the Philippines Chemical Industry
HSP is pleased to announce a partnership with the Chemical Industries Association of the Philippines (SPIK) for the development of Human Reliability Programs (HRPs) at small- and medium-sized chemical institutions. This phased initiative is designed to establish HRPs that safeguard personnel, information, and operations at chemical institutions by ensuring the reliability and trustworthiness of individuals who have access to sensitive or critical activities, data, and materials. The … Continue Reading
July 27, 2023
WHO Global Research
Last month the World Health Organization (WHO) published its first global research agenda to inform scientists across the globe of the most urgent health priorities in the fight against antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The WHO global research agenda targets research priorities under the following categories: Prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care, cross-cutting, and drug-resistant TB. These targets include a multitude of activities including ones we work on here at HSP such as infection … Continue Reading
July 26, 2023
HSP, SB3 and Partners Host Zoonotic Disease Detection and Reporting Workshop from 27-30 June 2023 in Mairipora, Sao Paulo, Brazil
HSP, the Brazilian Biosecurity and Biosafety Society (SB3), and partners from Argentina and Peru hosted the “Zoonotic Disease Detection and Reporting Workshop: Exploration of Opportunities and Challenges in Argentina, Brazil and Peru” workshop from 27-30 June 2023 in Mairipora, Sao Paulo, Brazil. HSP staff was joined by consultants Drs. Maria Espona, Ernesto Gozzer, Leila Macedo and Claude Saegerman as well as Daniel Gurley (US NDF) and Luciana Kohatsu (US-CDC). The workshop engaged 35 … Continue Reading
July 20, 2023
CDC-Indonesia’s Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) Orientation in Jakarta
Last week Health Security Partners supported the implementation of CDC-Indonesia’s Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) Orientation in Jakarta. The training brought together medical and laboratory professionals from provincial primary healthcare facilities which were selected to be new ILI sentinel surveillance sites. The orientation focused on sharing comprehensive information related to Indonesia’s ILI sentinel surveillance system and recording-reporting system, as well as flu vaccination awareness … Continue Reading
June 23, 2023
Chemical Threat Detection and Response for Medical First Responders
Health Security Partners partnered with the Tartu Ambulance Foundation to host a 3-day Chemical Threat Detection and Response for Medical First Responders for nineteen nurses, doctors, and police officers across Estonia from 20-22 June 2023 in Tartu, Estonia. Dr. Christina Baxter led the training and was assisted by trainer Dave DiGregorios from HAZARD3. The goal of the training was to engage medical first responders from Estonia to discuss current chemical security threats, share best … Continue Reading
June 23, 2023
Libyan Chemical Risk Officer Training Workshop—Tunis, Tunisia
We are pleased to announce that Health Security Partners (HSP), the Libyan Chemical Safety and Security Society (LCSSS), and the Chemical Security Engagement Program (CSP) have commenced the “Chemical Risk Officer Training Workshop,” in Tunis, Tunisia. This four-day engagement brings together approximately 25 Libyan chemistry professors for technical training on chemical safety, chemical security, and the roles and responsibilities of a Chemical Risk Officer … Continue Reading
June 16, 2023
Health Security Partners Collaborates with the CDC for a Point Prevalence Survey (PPS)
Health Security Partners collaborated with the CDC to conduct a three-day training and pilot a point prevalence survey (PPS) for healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in the Philippines. Staff and principal investigators at Makati Medical Center received an overview of PPS methodologies, performed medical record reviews, assessed patient eligibility & HAI criteria, and performed data entry into a REDCap survey tool, designed specifically for the pilot. Staff at MMC also provided feedback … Continue Reading
June 14, 2023
HSP, ABM-Pakistan and the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine Host Workshop
HSP, ABM-Pakistan and the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine Host Workshop to Develop Regional Guidelines for Collecting and Transporting Priority Pathogen Samples Under a joint initiative, Health Security Partners (HSP), the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine (NASEM), the Association for Biorisk Management, Pakistan Academy of Science (PAS), and the National Institute of Health (NIH) Pakistan hosted a workshop in Islamabad from May 30-to … Continue Reading
June 14, 2023
Health Security Partners and Ibb University Train Yemeni Academics on Biorisk Management
On 12 - 14 June, Health Security Partners (HSP) and Ibb University convened 13 Yemeni life sciences professors for the “Teaching Biorisk Management at Yemeni Universities—TTT Workshop,” in Taiz, Yemen. HSP and Ibb University mentors trained on various topics relating to laboratory biorisk management fundamentals and instruction best practices, including promoting a culture of biosafety/biosecurity, biorisk assessment and performance, and pedagogical best practices for university-based biorisk … Continue Reading
June 06, 2023
Health Security Partners and Marmara University Train Turkish Academics on Technology Transfer Best Practices
On 1 - 3 June 2023, Health Security Partners (HSP) and Marmara University hosted the “University Technology Transfer Best Practices Training Workshop,” in Istanbul, Turkey. This workshop convened 16 academics and technology transfer professionals for an intensive workshop to learn about responsible technology transfer. Participants were trained on a variety of topics pertaining to intellectual property security, including Human Resources Best Practices, Cybersecurity, and Academic Vetting, … Continue Reading