From 26th -28th of January 2016 at Cairo Marriott Hotel.

Working in the chemical and biological sciences, including university teaching and research, is a hazardous endeavor.  At universities, chemical and biological materials, equipment, and expertise can be targeted by those who would misuse them to harm others.  Individuals at all levels have a role in making sure that chemical and biological safety and security best practices are followed.  The United States Department of State, Chemical Security Program, in cooperation with the Modern University for Technology and Information (MTI) and Sandia National Laboratories, is hosting a three days workshop to cover chemical and biological risk management.

The workshop has been tailored for the staff of the Faculty of Pharmacy. This workshop aims at using tools and methods to perform chemical and biological risk assessments, and improve the safety and security of their laboratories.  Because of the global nature of chemistry and biology, international cooperation in chemical and bio-risk management is now more important than ever.

The workshop is organized by Dr. Noha Helmy El-Nagdi, Lecturer at Organic Chemistry Department – The Modern University for Technology and Information and assisted by Dr. Asmaa Mohamed, Lecturer Assistant at Pharmaceutical Chemistry Department and Mrs. Hanaa Hamdy Secretary of The Pharmacy dean & Quality assurance unit.

 The workshop delivers under the patronage of Prof. Olfat kamel the President of The Modern University for Technology and Information and Prof. Ali El-Shamy, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy – The Modern University for Technology and Information. 

Dr. Nancy B.Jackson, Past President of the American Chemical Society, SANDIA Laboratories was invited to be keynote speaker.

The workshop is sponsored by Sandia National Laboratories and the State Department under the international chemical and biological threat reduction program.

Workshop Trainers

- Prof. Lamiaa Sayed Fiala, Professor of Public Health and Preventing Medicine

- Prof. Moustafa Ahmed Fouad Kofi, Professor of Occupational Medicine and Safety at Faculty of Medicine – Suez Canal University.

- Dr. Noha Helmy El-Nagdi, Lecturer at Organic Chemistry Department -The Modern University for Technology and Information.

Workshop Topics

·      Dual-use chemical and biological awareness.

·      Risk assessment.

·      Material control and accountability.

·      Physical security and security awareness.

·      Personal protective equipment.