This course is sponsored by the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB).

Program Topics
Block 1. (May 7-9) Immunology and Principles of Vaccination intended for individuals who have not recently studied immunology, who want an overview and update of immunology as it applies to resistance to infectious disease.

Block 2. (May 12-16) Procedures for Ensuring Vaccine Safety and Efficacy reviews the requirements and processes for licensing/registration and testing of veterinary biological products and reviews the inspection and compliance process for production, release and post-marketing surveillance of veterinary biological products covered under the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act. Information will be presented by regulatory officials from the USDA APHIS VS Center for Veterinary Biologics.

Block 3. (May 19-21) Potency and Safety Testing and Diagnostic Test Kit Evaluation reviews the principles and procedures for laboratory testing of biologics and diagnostic test kits.

(May 22) International Government participants only. Tour of small biologics production facility.