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NIH Biosafety Policy Resources
Press Release: CSHEMA Submits Comments on Proposed NIH Biosafety Policy
NIH Biosafety Policy Resources
On October 12, 2026, CSHEMA submitted formal comments to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on the Draft NIH Biosafety Policy for Research Involving Biohazards (NOT-OD-26-112), calling for significant clarification and an additional public review period before the policy is finalized.
CSHEMA encourages member institutions to submit their own comments to NIH. Institutions may endorse CSHEMA's recommendations, add comments that reflect their own research activities and circumstances, or both. The deadline for comment submission is October 19, 2026.
CSHEMA's Submitted Comments
Resources for Member Institutions
- Comment Letter Templates (Word): Two customizable templates, one for individuals and one for institutions, to communicate support for CSHEMA's recommendations and add your own comments.
- Senior Leadership Briefing (PDF): An overview of the potential institutional impacts of the proposed NIH biosafety policy and the new U.S. Government Policy for Stopping High-Risk Life Sciences Research, covering research oversight, compliance, staffing, and resources.
Please share these materials with institutional leadership, research administration, and other stakeholders.
Registration
73rd Annual CSHEMA Conference Registration
To participate in the Annual Meeting, you must be a registered attendee. A full registration includes access to all plenary and concurrent sessions, networking breaks in the Exhibit Hall, poster presentations, the Opening Ceremony, and most networking events with food and beverage. Accepted authors are expected to pay their own travel expenses and conference registration fee(s). Please note that ticketed events are not included with full registration.
2026 REGISTRATION CATEGORIES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | REGISTRATION DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Member Professional | Active CSHEMA member. Renew or apply here. |
| Non-Member | Any individual who is not an active CSHEMA member. |
| Student (Member or Non-Member) | Available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students. |
| One Day Professional | Attend for one day only. Date selection required. |
| First Time Attendee | Individuals attending CSHEMA for the first time. |
| Guest Pass | Limited access pass for guests attending a specific session or meal only. |
| REGISTRATION TYPE | EARLY (By June 1) | REGULAR | ON-SITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Member Professional | $775 | $1275 | $1405 |
| Non-Member | $1025 | $1775 | $1955 |
| Student | $275 | $375 | $375 |
| One Day | $400 | $450 | $495 |
| First Time | $525 | $525 | $580 |
| Guest Pass | $75 | $75 | $75 |
TICKETED EVENTS
Enhance your conference experience by adding a ticketed event! Professional Development Seminars (PDS) are in-depth, pre-conference workshops designed to provide practical skills and advanced training.
| TICKETED EVENT | PRICING NOW - ON-SITE |
|---|---|
| 4-Hour Professional Development Seminar | $300 |
| 8-Hour Professional Development Seminar | $600 |
REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS
To cancel your registration and receive a refund, a written request must be received by June 19, 2026. Cancellations can be made by contacting CSHEMA Headquarters at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Cancellation requests received by this date will receive a refund (less a $50 processing fee). Requests will be processed upon notification. All requests received after June 19, 2026 will forfeit 100 percent of monies paid.
CSHEMA ATTENDEE CODE OF CONDUCT
All attendees are required to abide by the CSHEMA Attendee Code of Conduct.
IMAGE USE PERMISSION
All attendees for the 73rd Annual CSHEMA Conference are accepting of our event photo/video policy by registering for the Annual Conference. You can review the policy here.
HEALTH & SAFETY
In accordance with the Department of Health and Human Services’ decision to expire the Public Health Emergency for COVID-19, CSHEMA will not require a specific vaccination status for attendees of the 73rd Annual CSHEMA Conference, and masks will be optional. Masks are encouraged for those in recent close contact with someone with COVID-19. Attendees who are experiencing symptoms or have tested positive for COVID-19 are strongly encouraged to forego the meeting.
CSHEMA reserves the right to modify this policy if the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency status changes at any time.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for eligible sessions at the 73rd Annual CSHEMA Conference. Attendees may earn CEUs by participating in Professional Development Seminars (PDS) and educational conference sessions.
CEUs are awarded based on instructional time, following the standard guideline of 0.1 CEU per hour of participation. As such:
- 4-hour Professional Development Seminars (PDS) are eligible for 0.4 CEUs
- 8-hour Professional Development Seminars (PDS) are eligible for 0.8 CEUs (scheduled for 9 hours to include a 1-hour lunch break)
- Technical Sessions, Keynote Address and Panel Discussion are eligible for 0.1 CEU per hour.
To receive CEU credit, attendees must attend the required portion of each session and comply with all attendance tracking requirements.
Additional information regarding CEU tracking and certificate distribution will be provided to registered attendees prior to the conference.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
73RD ANNUAL CSHEMA CONFERENCE
JULY 18-22, 2026
AUSTIN, TEXAS
Exhibitors and sponsors are a vital part of the Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA) Annual Conference experience. Alongside our presenters, you help create the energy, innovation, and meaningful connections that make this event a premier gathering for campus EHS professionals.
At its core, the conference serves as a dynamic forum for the exchange of ideas, best practices, and emerging solutions that advance environmental health and safety across higher education.
We invite you to be part of this collaborative and impactful experience by joining us as a sponsor or exhibitor at the upcoming Annual Conference.
Exhibit Schedule
Sunday, July 19 | 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Vendor Set-Up
Monday, July 20 | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday, July 21 | 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday, July 21 | 2:15 PM - 6:00 PM | Tear Down
View the Exhibitor & Sponsorship Prospectus
For information about exhibiting or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Industry Relations | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Important Notice: Beware of Unauthorized Attendee List Solicitations
CSHEMA has been made aware of unauthorized companies claiming to sell attendee or exhibitor contact lists for the 73rd Annual CSHEMA Conference.
Please be advised that these solicitations are not affiliated with or endorsed by CSHEMA. CSHEMA does not authorize any third party to sell or distribute attendee contact information.
If you receive an email offering to sell a CSHEMA attendee list or requesting payment for attendee contact information, please treat it as unsolicited and disregard the message. We recommend that you do not purchase these lists or respond to these emails.
Official conference communications regarding registration, sponsorships, exhibitor services, and attendee information will only come directly from CSHEMA or its authorized event management partners.
If you are ever unsure whether a communication is legitimate, please contact us directly before responding.
Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you at the conference.
Thank You To Our 2026 Sponsors & Exhibitors
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SPONSORS
Continuing Education Credits
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for eligible sessions at the 73rd Annual CSHEMA Conference. Attendees may earn CEUs by participating in Professional Development Seminars (PDS) and educational conference sessions.
CEUs are awarded based on instructional time, following the standard guideline of 0.1 CEU per hour of participation. As such:
- 4-hour Professional Development Seminars (PDS) are eligible for 0.4 CEUs
- 8-hour Professional Development Seminars (PDS) are eligible for 0.8 CEUs (scheduled for 9 hours to include a 1-hour lunch break)
- Technical Sessions, Keynote Address and Panel Discussion are eligible for 0.1 CEU per hour.
To receive CEU credit, attendees must attend the required portion of each session and comply with all attendance tracking requirements.
Additional information regarding CEU tracking and certificate distribution will be provided to registered attendees prior to the conference.
CSHEMA Virtual Showcase: Austin Comes to You!
CSHEMA Virtual Showcase:
Austin Comes to You!
The CSHEMA Virtual Showcase: Austin Comes to You, a 2-day online event designed to extend and amplify the value of our in-person Annual Conference.
This virtual conference will:
- Feature select, top-rated sessions from the Austin Annual Conference
- Include on-demand access to recordings for all registrants
- Allow those who cannot attend live to purchase the full recording bundle at the same price as live attendees
- Allow attendees to earn CEU's
Who Should Attend?
- Members and non-members who were unable to attend the in-person conference
- Austin attendees who want to catch sessions they missed due to concurrent tracks
- Anyone interested in leadership, engagement, and innovation in campus safety, health, and environmental management
Registration
Registration is now open!
REGISTER HERE
| Registration Type | Member Price | Non-Member Price |
| Early-Bird Standard Registration (full 2-day virtual program, single viewer, eligible for CEUs) (register by November 1, 2026) | $200 | $275 |
| Standard Registration (full 2-day virtual program, single viewer, eligible for CEUs) (After November 1, 2026) | $250 | $325 |
| Group Rate (multiple logins, multiple attendees, only the person registering eligible for CEUs) | $500 | $600 |
| Austin Conference Attendee and Undergrad/Grad Pricing (solo viewing only) | $50 | $50 |
| Exhibitor (New) | $200 | $200 |
Program Agenda
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
All times are Eastern Standard
| Time | Track | Session | Speaker |
| 12:00 PM - 12:15 PM | Orientation and Welcome | Robin Izzo | |
| 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | Track 1: Laboratory Safety | PLENARY: Risk, Rules, and Resources: The EHS Balancing Act |
Mary Lindstrom |
| 1:15 PM - 1:25 PM | Break | Break and Sponsor Drop-in | |
| 1:25 PM - 2:15 PM | Track 1: Laboratory Safety | Integrating Laser Safety Oversight into the Procurement Process | Otu Inyang |
| 1:25 PM - 2:15 PM | Track 2: Environmental Health and Safety | The Most Dangerous Tasks on Campus (Both Usually EHS Operations) | John DeLaHunt |
| 2:15 PM - 2:30 PM | Break | Break and Sponsor Drop-in | |
| 2:30 PM- 3:20 PM | Track 1: Laboratory Safety | Proactive Peroxide-Forming Chemical (PFC) Management: Lessons Learned in Campus-Wide Inventory/Disposal of PFCs | Tom Syfert Adam Roberge |
| 2:30 PM- 3:20 PM | Track 2: Environmental Health and Safety | How to Make Friends and Influence People: Building Partnerships that Advance Campus Safety | Robin Izzo |
| 3:20 PM- 3:30 PM | Break | Break and Sponsor Drop-in | |
| 3:30 PM- 4:20 PM | Track 1: Laboratory Safety | Chemical Hygiene Plan in Daily Practice | Beth Welmaker |
| 3:30 PM - 4:20 PM | Track 2: Environmental Health and Safety | Not Your Usual EHS Training – Role Playing for the Win! | Amy Orders Hans Nielsen |
| 4:20 PM - 4:50 PM | Vendor Spotlights | ||
| 4:50 PM - 5:00 PM | Day 1 Wrap | Robin Izzo |
Thursday, November 19, 2026
All times are Eastern Standard
| Time | Track | Session | Speaker |
| 12:00 PM | Welcome to Day 2! | ||
| 12:00 PM - 2:50 PM | Track 1: Laboratory Safety | Beyond the Threshold: Managing Biological Toxins in Academic Laboratories | Allyssa Baptista |
| 12:00 PM - 12:50 PM | Track 2: Environmental Health and Safety | EHS Beyond the Labs: Making Chemical Safety, Management, and Disposal Accessible for Commonly Overlooked Departments | Mike Albert |
| 12:50 PM -1:00 PM | Break | Break and Sponsor Drop-in | |
| 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | Track 1: Laboratory Safety | Six Years of Progress: Designing, Implementing, and Evolving a High Reliability Lab Closeout Program at UF | Erica Gonzaga |
| 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM | Track 2: Environmental Health and Safety | Approved Storage of Hazardous Materials | Megan Hall |
| 1:50 PM - 2:20 PM | Break | Break and Sponsor Drop-in | |
| 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM | Track 1: Laboratory Safety | Providing Labs a Voice: How Safety Benefits from Creating a Lab Manager’s Forum | Ryan Lisk. Bruce Brown |
| 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM | Track 2: Environmental Health and Safety | Recognizing Everyday Excellence in Safety | Lakshmi Attigala |
| 3:10 PM - 3:20 PM | Break | Break and Sponsor Drop-in | |
| 3:20 PM - 4:10 PM | Track 1: Laboratory Safety | Compressed Gas Cylinder Safety Guidelines | Scott Nelson |
| 3:20 PM - 4:10 PM | Track 2: Environmental Health and Safety | The Unknown Risks of Having a Rail Line Adjacent to Your Campus | Andrew Lawson |
| 4:00 - PM -5:00 PM | Virtual Happy Hour |
Continuing Education Credits
Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for eligible sessions at the 73rd Annual CSHEMA Conference. Attendees may earn CEUs by participating in Professional Development Seminars (PDS) and educational conference sessions.
CEUs are awarded based on instructional time, following the standard guideline of 0.1 CEU per hour of participation. As such:
- 4-hour Professional Development Seminars (PDS) are eligible for 0.4 CEUs
- 8-hour Professional Development Seminars (PDS) are eligible for 0.8 CEUs (scheduled for 9 hours to include a 1-hour lunch break)
- Technical Sessions, Keynote Address and Panel Discussion are eligible for 0.1 CEU per hour.
To receive CEU credit, attendees must attend the required portion of each session and comply with all attendance tracking requirements.
Additional information regarding CEU tracking and certificate distribution will be provided to registered attendees prior to the conference.
