Since 2003

IAP Biosecurity Working Group

Biotechnology & Biosecurity

Overview

The IAP General Assembly agreed to establish a Biosecurity Working Group in 2003, designed especially to link with the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC). Activities include the promotion of responsible research practices and links with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW).  A new IAP Biosecurity Working Group (BWG) was
established in 2020 following a process of nominations of suitable expert by member academies. Current BWG members are from Argentina, Brazil, China, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Italy, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Trinidad & Tobago, the United Kingdom and the United States.

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Publications

Biotechnology & Biosecurity, Health
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Understanding and Responding to Global Health Security Risks from Microbial Threats in the Arctic LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity, Health, Other
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Arctic warming and microbial threats: Perspectives from IAP and EASAC following an international academies’ workshop LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Publication Governance_of_dual_use_research-cover
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Governance of Dual Use Research in the Life Sciences LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
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IAP poster on Biosecurity and Responsible Research Practices LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
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Assessing the Security Implications of Genome Editing Technology: Report of an international workshop LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
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The Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention - Considerations for a science advisory mechanism LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
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Convención sobre las armas biológicas y toxínicas - Implicaciones de los avances en la ciencia y la tecnología LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
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The Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention Implications of advances in science and technology LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity, Health, Policy for Science
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Antimicrobial drug discovery: greater steps ahead LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
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IAP Statement on Biosecurity LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:

Project

Updates

Meet the new IAP Biosecurity Working Group (BWG)
Biosecurity Diplomacy Workshop for Young Scientists from the Global South
Arctic warming and microbial threats: Perspectives from IAP and EASAC following an international academies’ workshop
IAP in Friends of Europe's Debating Security Plus
Qualitative Frameworks to Assess Risks and Benefits of Advances in Science and Technology: Results of an Experts Meeting
Assessing the Potential Risks and Benefits of Advances in Science and Technology: Results of a Pilot Exercise Using Qualitative Frameworks
International Commission on the Clinical Use of Human Germline Genome Editing
Contribute in Friends of Europe's Debating Security Plus
Understanding and responding to global health risks from microbial threats in the Arctic
Chemists Learn Role of Ethics and Policy in Ensuring Chemical Security
Growing concern, rising awareness
IAP at the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention
'Engaging Young Scientists from the Global South in Biosecurity Diplomacy' Workshop. Deadline to apply: 14 June 2019.
CONDENsE-COnference on Nonproliferation and Dual-use awarENEss
OPCW - workshop: call for nominations
Further IAP engagement with BWC
Biosecurity discussions at the World Social Sciences Forum
WSSF – Bio2Bio working group panel discusses new ideas for saving biodiversity
International Summit on Human Genome Editing
Tackling dual-use research
Assessing Security Implications of Genome Editing
Academies and implementation of the Biological Weapons Convention
Responsible research practices and dual-use dilemmas discussed at Trieste workshop
Genome editing: Science, policy, and security experts call for proactive international dialogue about security - and benefits
This week: Academies discussing biosecurity implications of genome editing
OPCW - Scientists Commit to Promoting Safety and Security Culture in Chemistry
OPCW workshop convenes in Trieste
Genome editing conference: Agenda now available!
New discussion paper on synthetic gene drives in Australia
Register now! International workshop on: Assessing the Security Implications of Genome Editing Technology
OPCW - workshop: call for nominations
New brochure published: 'Misuse potential and biosecurity in life sciences research'
Human Genome Editing: Science, Ethics and Governance
IAP Biosecurity initiatives 2005-2016
The Eighth Review Conference of the Biological Weapons Convention - update
NEW DEADLINE Responsible Research Practices in Chemistry and Biology
IAP against bioweapons

Resources

Biotechnology & Biosecurity, Health
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Understanding and Responding to Global Health Security Risks from Microbial Threats in the Arctic LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity, Health, Other
Report Arctic Cover
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Arctic warming and microbial threats: Perspectives from IAP and EASAC following an international academies’ workshop LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Publication Governance_of_dual_use_research-cover
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Governance of Dual Use Research in the Life Sciences LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Publication IAP poster on Biosecurity and Responsible Research Practices-cover
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IAP poster on Biosecurity and Responsible Research Practices LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Publication cover_assessing_the_security_implications_of_genome_editing_tech
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Assessing the Security Implications of Genome Editing Technology: Report of an international workshop LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Publication BTWC conference April 2016 cover
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The Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention - Considerations for a science advisory mechanism LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Publication biological weapons spanish cover
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Convención sobre las armas biológicas y toxínicas - Implicaciones de los avances en la ciencia y la tecnología LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Publication BWC_ConfReport_Dec2015.jpg
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The Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention Implications of advances in science and technology LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity, Health, Policy for Science
Other Antimicrobial Photo
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Antimicrobial drug discovery: greater steps ahead LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Other IAP Statement on Biosecurity Cover
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IAP Statement on Biosecurity LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION: