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
Others THE DOUBLE-EDGED HELIX: DNA, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE BIOSECURITY CHALLENGE
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THE DOUBLE-EDGED HELIX: DNA, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE BIOSECURITY CHALLENGE LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Report Science and Technology Advisory Mechanism for the Biological Weapons Convention, A Proof-of-Concept Exercise
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Exploring possible impact of AI on Biosecurity and International Cooperation in the BWC LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Report Proof of Concept Meeting on a BWC Scientific Advisory Body - Procedural Report
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Proof of Concept Meeting on a BWC Scientific Advisory Body Procedural Report LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Others The Biological Weapons Convention should endorse the Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct
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The Biological Weapons Convention should endorse the Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Global guidance framework for the responsible use of the life sciences
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Global guidance framework for the responsible use of the life sciences LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Others How to prevent misuse of bioscience research?
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How to prevent misuse of bioscience research? LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Others The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists (Russian version)
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The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists (Russian version) LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Others The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists (French version)
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The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists (French version) LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Others The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists (Spanish version)
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The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists (Spanish version) LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Others The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists (Arabic version)
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The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists (Arabic version) LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Others The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists - Chinese (cover)
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The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists (Chinese version) LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Others The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists - cover
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The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity, Health
cover
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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
Governance_of_dual_use_research-cover
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Governance of Dual Use Research in the Life Sciences LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
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
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, Health, Policy for Science
Others Antimicrobial Photo
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Antimicrobial drug discovery: greater steps ahead LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Survey and Awareness of Dual Use Education in Pakistan
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Survey and Awareness of Dual Use Education in Pakistan LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Others IAP Statement on Biosecurity Cover
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IAP Statement on Biosecurity LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:

Project

Updates

New WHO Online Course on Dual-Use Research and the Responsible Use of the Life Sciences
IAP Joins as Co-Sponsor of the 2025 Next Generation for Biosecurity Competition
BWC: Watch the recording of IAP side session in Geneva
Presentation of IAP 'Proof-of-Concept' exercise for a Scientific Advisory Body to the BWC
IAP Releases Meeting Report: Insights on AI and Biosecurity
Advancing Biosecurity
BWC scientific and technological advisory mechanism
Attend the Biosecurity workshop at the GYA Annual General Meeting
BWC Webinar on Scientific and Technological Advisory Mechanism
Biosecurity: where science and diplomacy combine
Science Diplomacy, Biosecurity and Virus Detection
Reducing Biological Risks by Promoting the Peaceful Use of Biology
IAP Convening Global Biosecurity Experts in Trieste
Towards a Scientific Advisory Body for the Biological Weapons Convention
IAP collaborating with ICGEB and TWAS to advance biosecurity - Join the training in Trieste
Principles, gaps and challenges of biorisk management: read the new WHO publication
Watch the recording of 'Biosecurity for All: The Role of Scientists'
Biosecurity for All: The Role of Scientists
BWC Meetings of Experts: a scientific advisory body and Tianjin Guidelines in the spotlight
Complete the UN survey on understanding biorisk priorities and opportunities
IAP endorses Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines
BWC webinar on Review of Developments in the Field of Science and Technology Related to the Convention
An Advisory Mechanism for the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC)
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

People and Institutions

Leading Organization
Contact Person
Working Group
ASCAD, CNRA/LIRED
Academy of Medicine Specialities Nigeria
National University of Medical Sciences, Pakistan - GYA
University of Tehran - GYA
IMEX (Institue of Experimental Medicine) CONICET- National Academy of Medicine
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia - GYA
Scholar, Policy and Global Affairs, NAS
UNIDIR / DiploFoundation
Queen's University Belfast and the Royal Irish Academy - EASAC
Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI), Federal Research Institute for Animal Health, Greifswald-Insel Riems - EASAC
Institute of Experimental Medicine of the CAS (IEM)
Ex-Officio, Observer

Resources

Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Others THE DOUBLE-EDGED HELIX: DNA, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE BIOSECURITY CHALLENGE
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THE DOUBLE-EDGED HELIX: DNA, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE BIOSECURITY CHALLENGE LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Report Science and Technology Advisory Mechanism for the Biological Weapons Convention, A Proof-of-Concept Exercise
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Exploring possible impact of AI on Biosecurity and International Cooperation in the BWC LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Report Proof of Concept Meeting on a BWC Scientific Advisory Body - Procedural Report
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Proof of Concept Meeting on a BWC Scientific Advisory Body Procedural Report LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Others The Biological Weapons Convention should endorse the Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct
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The Biological Weapons Convention should endorse the Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Global guidance framework for the responsible use of the life sciences
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Global guidance framework for the responsible use of the life sciences LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Others How to prevent misuse of bioscience research?
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How to prevent misuse of bioscience research? LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Others The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists (Russian version)
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The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists (Russian version) LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Others The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists (French version)
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The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists (French version) LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Others The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists (Spanish version)
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The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists (Spanish version) LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Others The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists (Arabic version)
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The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists (Arabic version) LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Others The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists - Chinese (cover)
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The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists (Chinese version) LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Others The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists - cover
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The Tianjin Biosecurity Guidelines for Codes of Conduct for Scientists LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity, Health
cover
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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
Governance_of_dual_use_research-cover
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Governance of Dual Use Research in the Life Sciences LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
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
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, Health, Policy for Science
Others Antimicrobial Photo
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Antimicrobial drug discovery: greater steps ahead LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Survey and Awareness of Dual Use Education in Pakistan
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Survey and Awareness of Dual Use Education in Pakistan LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION:
Biotechnology & Biosecurity
Others IAP Statement on Biosecurity Cover
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IAP Statement on Biosecurity LEADING AUTHORING INSTITUTION: