65 -- HHS Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise Stakeholders Workshop

The Department of Health and Human Services is hosting the HHS Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures Enterprise Stakeholders Workshop on July 31-August 2, 2007, at the Fairmont Hotel Washington, 2401 M Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037. This three-day event seeks to bring together representatives from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, professional societies, state and local public health organizations, the academic research and development community, public interest groups, stakeholder federal agencies, and Congress. Featured topics will include the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA); Project BioShield; the HHS PHEMCE Implementation Plan for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Threats; the HHS Pandemic Influenza Implementation Plan; and contracting with HHS for Medical Countermeasure Development and Acquisition. This Workshop is open to the public. There is no fee to attend; however, seating is limited and registration is required. Online registration and the preliminary agenda are available at www.hhs.gov/aspr/ophemc/enterprise/bioshield/2007workshop.html. Immediately following the Workshop, HHS is also hosting the 2007 Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) Industry Day on August 3, 2007 also at the Fairmont Hotel Washington. This unique event will provide an opportunity for industry representatives and other interested parties to demonstrate the operation and effectiveness of relevant biodefense technologies in vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics. Information on presenting at or attending the BARDA Industry Day is available at www.hhs.gov/aspr/ophemc/barda/index.html. Point of Contact Joanna M. Prasher, Ph.D., Office of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, Department of Health and Human Services at 330 Independence Ave., SW, Room G640, Washington, DC 20201, email at [email protected]. or by phone at 202-260-1200. Please ensure all inquiries are to the above technical point of contact. Additional Information Visit the Office of Public Health Emergency Medical Countermeasures website at www.hhs.gov/aspr/ophemc/ for more information