Pakistan Biological Safety Association- Fogarty International Center at NIH, USA strategic meeting at Bangkok, Thailand on January 31st – February 3rd, 2018.
Pakistan Biological Safety Association- Fogarty International Center at NIH, USA strategic meeting at Bangkok, Thailand on January 31st – February 3rd, 2018.
January 31 - February 3, 2018
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
A Strategic Meeting between PBSA and FIC, NIH USA was done in Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand from Jan 31- Feb 3, 2018. Deliverable of 2018-19 and future events were discussed. Tentative timeline of Biorisk Management and Educational Resource Center (BRM ERC) was provided and agreed upon. The participants of the meeting were Dr. Aamer Ikram, Dr. David Spiro, Ms. Stacey Knobler, Dr. Zeba Rasmussen, Mr. Tim Trevan, Dr. Philippe Stroot, Mr.Sean G. Kaufman, Dr. Erum khan, Dr. Shamsul Arfin Qasmi, Dr. Uzma Bashir, Dr. Ali Ahmed Sheikh, Dr. Furqan Ahmed, Dr. Javed Muhammad, Dr. Arshia Amin, Ms. Alexandra Jamison, Mr. Shehroze Ameen, Ms. Chelsa Hansen.
Ms. Stacey Knobler beginning the strategic meeting and what will be discussed in it.
Dr. Aamer Ikram President PBSA discussing and detailing collaboration between FIC and PBSA. He provided details of events which have happened in the ToT, BSC and IBC workshops, as well as update on Master Trainer workshops
Dr. Aamer Ikram President PBSA discussing and detailing collaboration between FIC and PBSA. He provided details of events which have happened in the ToT, BSC and IBC workshops, as well as update on Master Trainer workshops
Dr. Zeba Rasmussen discussed about deliverables of IBC, ToT, BSC workshops; Master trainer series using Bioprism trainings; and future goals FIC-PBSA collaboration.
Dr. Zeba Rasmussen discussed about deliverables of IBC, ToT, BSC workshops; Master trainer series using Bioprism trainings; and future goals FIC-PBSA collaboration.
Dr. Erum Khan, Founding Member and Former President PBSA as Country Ambassador of American Society of Microbiologists (ASM) presents possible collaboration opportunities between PBSA and ASM. She explained what are common goals and objectives between the two organizations.
PBSA President Dr. Aamer Ikram discussing PBSA FIC Collaboration with Dr. Roger Glass, Director FIC. Dr. Aamer provided update of how successful this collaboration has been, and the calendar planned for 2018-19 involving BIC ToT and BSC Workshops, Bioprism Manual, and National Training Center for Biorisk Management.
Dr. Zeba Rasmussen, Dr. Furqan Ahmed, and Tim Trevan discussing PBSA-FIC Collaboration Calender 2018-2019.
Distribution of PBSA Token of Appreciation on conclusion of FIC-PBSA strategic meeting.
Distribution of PBSA Token of Appreciation on conclusion of FIC-PBSA strategic meeting
Distribution of PBSA Token of Appreciation on conclusion of FIC-PBSA strategic meeting
Distribution of PBSA Token of Appreciation on conclusion of FIC-PBSA strategic meeting
Group Photo during Pakistan Biological Safety Association- Fogarty International Center at NIH, USA strategic meeting at Bangkok, Thailand on January 31st – February 3rd, 2018. Sitting (L to R): Mr.Sean G. Kaufman, Dr. Roger Glass, Dr. Zeba Rasmussen, Ms. Stacey Knobler, Dr. Aamer Ikram, Dr. David Spiro, Standing Front (L to R): Dr. erum khan, Ms. Alexandra Jamison, Dr. Uzma Bashir, Dr. Arshia Amin, Ms. Chelsa Hansen, Dr. Shamsul Arfin Qasmi, PhD. IFBA certified , Mr. Sharoz Amin, Dr. Ali Ahmed Sheikh, MrTim Trevan, Standing Back (L to R): Philippe Stroot, Javed Muhammad, Furqan Ahmed,
Serving as the President of Pakistan Biological Safety Association I feel we are working hard to improve the biosafety and biosecurity in Pakistan. We are pioneers in introducing biorisk management in Pakistan and our work has been acclaimed nationally and internationally. We have successfully completed multiple projects and our success indicates our commitment towards our mission to improve biorisk management in Pakistan.
Dr. Aamer Ikram
Dr. Aamer Ikram, President PBSA/ Executive Director NIH Pakistan
