Upcoming UTMB Campus Event Respond & Protect: Interactive Special Pathogen Response Training for Region 6 March 24, 2026 - 8am-5pm UTMB Campus - Galveston, TX 77555 This interactive training is designed for NSPS Level 2-4 NSPS Level 2–4 hospital personnel and frontline responders across HHS Region 6 involved in identifying and managing patients with suspected HCIDs.. Upcoming Events APIC 2026 June 14-17, 2026 Register now to join global infection prevention professionals in advancing healthcare through research, strategies, and collaborative learning. New Mexico Department of Health Partners in Preparedness Collaboration in the New Normal of Uncertainty June 7-10, 2026 Isleta Resort and Conference Center - 11000 Broadway Blvd SE #7469, Albuquerque, NM 87105 U.S. Don’t miss out, register now for the upcoming Partners in Preparedness conference to learn how to strengthen partnerships and build resilient emergency preparedness networks! Second International Workshop on One Health Research: Improving Food Security and Resilience April 14-17, 2026 The Tremont House - 2300 Ship Mechanic Row St., Galveston, Texas 77550 U.S. Register now for an international workshop focused on advancing food system resilience through interdisciplinary collaboration, industry-led insights, and One Health solutions to global food security challenges. HHS/ASPR Project ECHO Clinical Readiness Rounds-Downtime Details for Continuity of Care: Operationalizing Cyber Resiliency in Health Care April 14, 2026 - 11am-12:15pm Secure your spot for this webinar to explore practical strategies for sustaining patient care during cyber disruptions. National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)-2026 Preparedness Summit: Protecting Our Communities: State and Local Preparedness in Action April 12-16, 2026 Baltimore Convention Center - One West Pratt Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Secure your spot today to join the Preparedness Summit and engage with experts on strengthening community readiness either in person or online. The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) Spring Conference April 6-10, 2026 Hyatt Regency Chicago - 151East Wacker Dr., Chicago, IL 60601 U.S. Register today to join colleagues and experts for engaging discussions on emerging topics in healthcare epidemiology, antibiotic stewardship, and patient safety. SAVE THE DATE! The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)Spring Conference April 6-10, 2026 Chicago, IL Learn more about SHEA Spring and discover what’s planned for this year’s conference. Emory University Serious Communicable Diseases Program ECHO Sessions-Thinking Ahead of the World Cup: Select Cat A Bioterror Agents (Anthrax, Botulism, Plague, Smallpox, Tularemia) March 26, 2026 - 10am-11am Register now to boost your readiness and response skills for high-consequence biological threats during major events. NETEC Education & Training-Biosafety Cabinets 101: Foundations for Safe Handling of Special Pathogens March 25, 2026 - 12pm-1pm Register today to strengthen your understanding of biosafety cabinets and enhance safe practices when working with high-consequence infectious diseases. Respond & Protect: Interactive Special Pathogen Response Training for Region 6 March 24, 2026 - 8am-5pm UTMB Campus - Galveston, TX 77555 This interactive training is designed for NSPS Level 2-4 NSPS Level 2–4 hospital personnel and frontline responders across HHS Region 6 involved in identifying and managing patients with suspected HCIDs.. Categories Conferences Current Outbreaks Education In-Person Events Regional Coordination & News Special Pathogens / HCID’s SPECTRE Team Training UTMB’s Biocontainment Care Unit (BCU) Webinars See All News