8.30am

Registration

9.00am

Introduction to workshop
Dr Sally Kane, UNSW Sydney

Introduction to synthetic genomics, genetic engineering and dual-use research of concern
Prof George Poste, Arizona State University and Global Security PLuS

Current threats in bioterrorism and health security
Prof Raina MacIntyre, UNSW Sydney, Arizona State University and Global Security PLuS

Lessons from smallpox eradication and risk of re-emergence
Prof J Mike Lane, Emory University

Laboratory risk and insider threat
Chief Thomas Engells, The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, UNSW Sydney and Global Security PLuS

10.30am

Break

10.45am

A One Health Approach to Population Health Surveillance
A/Prof Matthew Scotch, Arizona State University, UNSW Sydney and Global Security PLuS

Differentiating natural and unnatural epidemics
Prof Raina MacIntyre and A/Prof Matthew Scotch

Risk analysis approaches to gain of function research – case study and small group exercise in calculating risk

Protection of first responders from biological threats
Chief Thomas Engells and Prof Raina MacIntyre

1.00pm

Lunch

2.00pm

Data mining and modeling as a tool for biosecurity
A/Prof Kathleen Steinhofel, Department of Informatics, Kings College London

Genetic evolution of pathogens demystified - introduction to phylogenetic risk analysis and phylogeography for the lay person
A/Prof Matthew Scotch

Challenges in tracking trade in biological weapons
Prof George Poste, Chief Thomas Engells and Prof Raina MacIntyre

4.00pm

Wrap-up and Close
Dr Sally Kane, UNSW Sydney