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BRAP 6th Annual Convention and 4th International Forum

Ensuring Resiliency and Innovations amidst the Changing Global Landscape in Biological Risks

26-28 July 2023 | Century Park Hotel, Malate, Manila
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Message from the Convention Chair

My warmest felicitations to all our colleagues in biorisk management, dear BRAP members and fellow advocates on laboratory biosafety and biosecurity.

In recent years, the world has been facing unprecedented challenges in the form of biological risks. From the emergence of new diseases to the re-emergence of old ones, the global landscape of biological risks is constantly evolving, and it is essential to ensure resiliency and innovations to effectively mitigate these risks. To this end, BRAP had been unceasing in expanding its networks with international and local organizations to sustain our vision and mission in creating safe and secure laboratory facilities within the country and beyond its borders.

We believe that collaboration is key to ensuring resiliency and innovation in the face of biological risks. Cooperation between governments, private organizations, and international bodies can help ensure that resources are effectively utilized and that the response to biological risks is coordinated. Collaboration can also facilitate the sharing of knowledge, technology, and best practices. With this in mind, we have crafted the 6th BRAP Annual Convention and 4th International Forum as a catalyst for collaboration and networking as we adapt to an ever-changing global landscape of biological risks.

This years’ annual gathering will provide us with new insights on biorisk management viewed through several lenses. Exciting grants will also be unveiled this year through the assistance of our global partners and we will also continue our annual search for BRAP’s biosafety champion. One of the major highlights of our conference is the first-ever BRAP Annual Research Cup which will showcase various studies and best practices regarding biosafety, biosecurity, and biorisk management.

On behalf of the organizers, we look forward to seeing you on July 26-28, 2023 at the Century Park Hotel in Manila.

We hope to see you there!

OLIVER SHANE R. DUMAOAL, RMT, MSMT, CBO, IFBA PC
Over-all Convention Chair
BRAP Vice President


Message from the BRAP President

Greetings from the BioRisk Association of the Philippines!

I take pride in inviting our members, colleagues and all biosafety professionals to the forthcoming 6th BRAP Annual Convention and 4th International Conference on July 26-28, 2023 at Century Park Hotel in Manila.

As we move towards the new normal and as we start to experience the new world order, BRAP is committed to be the conduit in making sure that we live in a safe and secure work environment. It has been the advocacy of the association to capacitate and upskill biosafety practitioners in all levels of laboratory practice across the country, through various forms of continuing education activities.

With this year’s theme, “Ensuring Resiliency and Innovations amidst the Changing Global Landscape in Biological Risks”, the convention will highlight new knowledge, principles, policies and technologies related to biosafety and biosecurity, which are truly useful in every laboratory setting. This year’s event will feature relevant topics to be delivered by world-renowned experts and local biosafety leaders. BRAP will also introduce Research Cup , which is a new segment of the event. This will showcase biorisk management best practices in different laboratories facilities . In addition, a short-term educational grant will be provided to deserving BRAP active members.

As BRAP joins the the global community towards recovery from the challenges brought about by the pandemic, it remains committed and focused in its objectives to be the face of biosafety and biosafety in the Philippines and in the world. It’s recent installation in the International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA) as the official member biosafety organization from the Philippines and its strong support from it’s partners and collaborators such as Health Security Partners, Biosecurity Engagement Program (BEP), Sandia National Laboratories, CRDF Global and Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) , among many others are testaments how BRAP has established its good reputation and is now a trusted professional biosafety organization by the global community.

I wish everyone a productive and meaningful convention and international conference. Let this yearly gathering be an opportunity to enjoy the countless benefits that BRAP offers to its members.

Be our partners in making this world safe and secure.

Ronaldo E. Puno, RMT,MBA-H, IFBA PC
President
Biorisk Association of the Philippines

Program of Activities

DAY 1 - 26 JULY 2023
Pre-convention Workshop 1
Corregidor Room, Century Park Hotel, Malate, Manila
26 July 2023
08:00 AM – 12:00 NN Biological Risk Assessment for Newbies Dr. Viji Vijayan
Praxis Biorisk Systems Pte Ltd Singapore
01:00 PM – 05:00 PM Biological Risk Assessment in the New DOH Manual of Standards for Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity Mr. Edsel Allan G. Salonga, RMT, CBO
Cytogenetics Laboratory, Institute of Human Genetics, University of the Philippines - Manila
Pre-convention Workshop 2
Marriott Hotel, 25-26 July 2023
(registration by grant only)
Workshop on the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Shipping of Infectious Substances and Biological Specimens Dr. Cecelia V. Williams
Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
DAY 2 - 27 JULY 2023
Grand Ballroom
07:00 AM – 09:00 AM
Onsite Registration, Releasing of Kits
Grand Ballroom Foyer
09:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Opening Ceremonies
Processional
Doxology
Philippine National Anthem
Welcome Remarks and Acknowledgment of Delegates Mr. Ariel Angelo B. Aquino
BRAP Secretary
Declaration of the Opening of the Convention Mr. Oliver Shane R. Dumaoal, RMT, MSMT, CBO, IFBA PC
BRAP Vice President and Convention Over-all Chair
President’s Address Mr. Ronaldo E. Puno, RMT, MBA-H, IFBA PC
BRAP President
Address Hon. Ma. Sheilah ‘Honey’ H. Lacuna-Pangan
Mayor, City of Manila
Introduction of the Keynote Speaker Dr. Jose M. Obedencio Jr., MS, IFBA PC
BRAP PRO and Convention Co-chair
Keynote Lecture Piers Millet, PhD, IFBA PC
Executive Director, International Biosecurity and Biosafety Initiative for Science, Global Biological Policy and Programs (NTI | Bio)
Plenary Topic: Preventing illicit gene synthesis and maximizing the benefits from biotechnology while managing the risks
Awarding for the Keynote Speaker
Recessional
DAY 2 - 27 JULY 2023
Grand Ballroom
Plenary Lectures
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Institutional Biosafety Committees: Lessons and Challenges Dr. Ailyn Manlicmot-Yabes
UP-Manila Institutional Biorisk Management Committee
College of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology
11:00 AM – 12:00 NN Know Your Collaborator: Best Practices and Implications to Biosecurity Dr. Cecelia V. Williams
Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
12:00 NN – 01:00 PM Autobio Lunch Symposium and Viewing of Exhibits
01:00 PM – 02:00 PM -President’s Report
-Launching of the BRAP ID System and Re-orientation on BRAP Membership Benefits
-Introduction of BRAP Regional Councils and Societies
-Constitution and By-laws Amendments and Ratification
02:00 PM – 03:00 PM An Overview of the National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines Ms. Lorelei Agbagala
Assistant Scientist I, National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines
03:00 PM – 04:00 PM Certification of BSL3 Labs: Its Merits and Roles in Biorisk Management Dan Yoong
Managing Director, World BioHazTec Pte Ltd, Singapore
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM Integrated Biorisk Management in High Containment Labs: Experience, Insights, and Learnings Dr. Viji Vijayan
Praxis Biorisk Systems Pte Ltd Singapore
05:00 PM – 06:00 PM Viewing of Diagnostic and Poster Exhibits
06:00 PM – 09:00 PM Fellowship Night
NEON PARTY
DAY 3 - 28 JULY 2023
Grand Ballroom
08:00 AM – 09:00 AM Addressing Biosecurity Challenges for Mobile Laboratories Dr. Prasad Kuduvali
Director, Health Security Partners, Washington DC, USA
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM Research, Management and Operations in Plant Research Containment Ms. Rizza Eve Mendoza
Biosafety Officer, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity in Academic Settings Marian P. de Leon, PhD, CBO
Director, UP Los Baños Museum of National History; NRCP Chairperson for Biological Sciences
11:0 AM – 12:00 NN 1st BRAP Research Cup Oral Research Presentations
12:00 NN – 01:00 PM Biosite Lunch Symposium and Viewing of Exhibits
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM Biorisk Management Challenges in COVID-19 Labs amidst the Pandemic Discussants:
Louie Berlin Cadao, RMT, IFBA PC
Chief Histotechnologist and Biosafety Officer, St. Luke’s Medical Center – Global City
Michaella Sayo, RMT, MSMT, IFBA PC
Medical Technologist III, Bulacan Medical Center
02:00 PM - 03:00 PM Biosecurity Challenges and Opportunities in the Animal Sector Asst. Prof. Flor Marie Immanuele R. Pilapil-Amante, DVM, MS
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, UP Los Baños
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM Revisiting International Frameworks and Agreements on Biosafety and Biosecurity Dr. Irma R. Makalinao, MA (PSS),FPSCOT, FPPS
University of the Philippines Manila
04:00 PM - 04:45 PM Learning Insights on the HSP-BRAP Plant Biotoxin Workshops Assoc. Prof. Jose M. Obedencio Jr., DVM, PhD, IFBA PC
Central Mindanao University, College of Veterinary Medicine
04:45 PM - 05:30PM Biorisk Concerns in Working with Laboratory Animals in Research Asst. Prof. Rodel Jonathan S. Vitor II, DVM, PhD, IFBA PC
Department of Biology, College of Science, De La Salle University
05:30 PM - 6:00 PM Closing and Awarding Ceremonies

Registration Instuctions

Convention Proper (July 27-28, 2023)

BRAP Member Non-Member
Onsite (Face-to-Face) Php 5,200.00 Php 6,000.00
FACE-TO-FACE REGISTRATION IS ALREADY CLOSED
Online (Virtual) Php 1,200.00 Php 1,800.00

Pre-Convention Workshop (July 26, 2023)

BRAP Member Non-Member
Php 2,500.00 Php 3,000.00

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