ChABSA Technical Seminar Announcement
In Person and Virtual Option
Susan Cropp of the FBI
Will present on:
“Economic Impact and Biosecurity Challenges of Advances in Synthetic Biology”
This presentation will discuss some of the benefits of recent advances in synthetic biology and the impact of those advances on the larger bioeconomy. The presentation will also cover some of the emerging biosecurity challenges that these advances create.
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DATE: March 9, 2023
WHERE: Johns Hopkins Advanced Physics Lab, 11100 Johns Hopkins Road, Laurel, MD 20723 (directions below) – OR - Virtual platform (GoToWebinar)
TIME: 6:00 PM registration, Dinner 6:15, Presentation 6:45 All times Eastern and are estimates
COST: ChABSA members early bird (by 2/28/23) $20 (remember to login prior to registering), $25 regular, Non-Members, $25/$30
A visitor questionnaire needs to be completed prior to entry. Click on the link below to download and complete prior to arrival to allow for a smooth registration.
Mandatory_COVID-19_JHU_APL_Questionnaire.pdf
NOTE: Registrations for virtual less than 48 hours in advance may not receive a webinar link prior to the event. If you do not receive a link within 48 hours of registrations, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Do not wait until the day of the event.
Speaker Bio
Susan Cropp began her 20-year career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a Forensic Examiner in the Mitochondrial DNA Unit at the FBI Laboratory. From that position, she transitioned to the FBI’s Terrorist Explosive Device Analytical Center, as a supervisor for the DNA Analysis group. Dr. Cropp is currently serving as a Management and Program Analyst with the Chemical Biological Countermeasures Unit in the Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate of the FBI, participating in outreach and countermeasure initiatives to prevent the production, acquisition, and misuse of biological agents. Dr. Cropp earned a PhD in Evolution and Population Biology from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
Directions
On the map below, visitors taking I-95 should exit at Rte 32 and proceed West bound.
When on Rte 32, visitors should exit Rt 29 going South bound.
When on Rte 29 visitors should exit at Johns Hopkin Rd going West bound.
On Johns Hopkins Rd West bound, turn right onto APL drive (2nd light).
Turn left into visitor parking before reaching the roundabout (yellow circle below). The gate to the parking lot will rise when you approach.
Enter Building 1 (blue circle below)and proceed to Guard Desk.
Turn right at Guard Desk into Cafeteria 1.
Proceed to the back of Cafeteria 1.
Please provide your COVID questionnaire at the meeting entrance.
Sorry no refunds.
Recorded sessions and slide decks that have been authorized can be found on our partner, the AHMP Cyber Chapter website www.ahmpcyber.org under the library tab. Please join in on time to hear how to access transcripts.
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