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Laboratory Response Network for Biological Threats (LRN-B) Technical Meeting

  • Date(s)
    September 1 - 3, 2026
  • Location
    San Antonio, TX
  • open to
    All
  • cost
    $200

We bring together leaders, scientists, influences and partners to share issues, trends and best practices driving laboratory science and public health today.

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Meeting Goals and Objectives

APHL, in collaboration with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Office of Laboratory Systems and Response (OLSR), Division of Laboratory Systems (DLS) is pleased to convene the 2026 Laboratory Response Network for Biological Preparedness (LRN-B) Technical Meeting September 1-3 in San Antonio, TX.

The purpose of this meeting is to convene LRN-B members and provide information on various aspects of the network. By the end of this meeting attendees will be able to:

  • Discuss organizational changes at CDC to strengthen laboratory preparedness and response.
  • Describe partnerships and coordination for laboratory preparedness and response.
  • Describe the evolving role of the LRN and articulate its accomplishments and vision.
  • Discuss how the LRN supports public health.
  • Explain various methods and new initiatives for peer-to-peer networking in the LRN-B.
  • Describe evaluation and implementation of new technologies for LRN-B testing.
  • Describe the evolving role and uses of artificial intelligence in laboratories.
  • Discuss the impact of federal regulations on laboratory testing.
  • Explain the role of various partners and how they work in tandem with the LRN-B.
  • Celebrate the accomplishments of their peers.
  • Describe the critical role of timely testing and reporting in public health responses.
  • Describe various case studies and how testing is performed in LRN-B laboratories.

Who Should Attend

Typical attendees are members of the network who serve as laboratory directors, supervisors, biothreat preparedness and response coordinators, training and outreach staff, biosafety officers as well as partners who work to advance the role of the network in threat detection and response.

APHL is an approved provider of continuing education (CE) programs in the clinical laboratory sciences through the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science P.A.C.E.® program. Attendees have the opportunity to earn contact hours by attending the entire conference.  Attendance and completion of the survey is required for receipt of a CE certificate at the end of the conference. 

​P.A.C.E. training objectives will be posted here when available.​​

APHL is also ​an approved provider of Certified in Public Health Recertification Credits through the National Board of Public Health Examiners. Attendees have the opportunity to earn credit by attending the entire conference. APHL will not issue certificates of attendance.​

APHL has secured a block of rooms at the government per diem rate:

Group Rate: $137.00 per night | available until August 1 or until filled

Continuing Education

APHL is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences by the American Society of Clinical Laboratory Science P.A.C.E.® program. Attendees have the opportunity to earn contact hours by attending sessions at the conference. Attendance and completion of the evaluation is required to receive a P.A.C.E.® certificate.

P.A.C.E. training objectives will be posted here when available.

Plan Your Trip:

Locations & Accomodations

Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk

600 E. Market Street San Antonio, TX 78205