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PROJECT HIGHLIGHT: BIOSAFETY AND BIOSECURITY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE (BBIC)
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| The ICLS began its work in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in January 2007 by forging a partnership with the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi (EAD). The partnership between ICLS and EAD has expanded to include the Kingdom of Morocco's Ministry of Education, Higher Education, Training and Scientific Research and the Royal Scientific Society of Jordan. Read more |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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ICLS Synthetic Biology Meeting in Heidelberg Germany |
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A meeting was held in Heidelberg, Germany 5-7 March 2012 to address global security issues arising from developments in synthetic biology. The meeting was attended by participants from companies that synthesize genes, their clients, governmental and intergovernmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, academia and citizen scientists from seven countries and two international organizations. |
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3rd International Biosecurity Symposium, Milan |
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Terence Taylor spoke at the opening session of the 3rd International Security Symposium on the subject of the Responsible Conduct of Science. He also chaired and spoke at the session on synthetic biology. |
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THE GLOBAL CHALLENGE OF BIOLOGICAL RISKS
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| Extraordinary advances in biotechnology have brought enormous benefits to medicine, public health, the food industry, agriculture, and industrial processes. At the same time, the risks to public safety and security from the misuse of this technology have increased. These risks are best represented as a spectrum, ranging from emerging and re-emerging infectious disease through accident and misadventure to deliberate misuse. In order for the full humanitarian and economic benefits arising from the advances in the life sciences to be realized, it is essential that these concerns are properly identified, understood, and effectively managed. |
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