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Op-Ed – Dual-Use Research: Is it possible to protect the public without encroaching rights?
T. Tosin Fadeyi, Master’s Candidate, Biotechnology (Biodefense and Biosecurity Concentration), University of Maryland Read More »
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Book Review: Bioinsecurity and Vulnerability
Reviewed by T. Tosin Fadeyi Edited by Nancy N. Chen and Lesley A. Read More »
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Op-Ed – Microbial Forensic Attribution: Where Science Meets International Relations
Christopher A. Bidwell, JD, Senior Fellow for Nonproliferation Law and Policy, Federation of American Read More »
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Op-Ed – Science Needs for Microbial Forensics: Developing Initial International Research Priorities
Committee on Science Needs Microbial Forensics: Developing an Initial International Roadmap, Board on Read More »
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Op-Ed – A Necessary Biopreparedness Priority: Strengthening the Medical Countermeasures Enterprise
Christina England, Master’s Candidate, Security Policy, University of Maryland School of Public Policy; Read More »
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About Virtual Biosecurity Center
Controlling Dangerous Pathogens: A Proposed International Biosecurity System
“In the aftermath of the mousepox experiment and amidst controversy over other innovative work, (Harris, 2007) CISSM launched a multiyear effort aimed at trying to address two key questions: What types of dual-use biotechnology research pose the greatest potential danger? How can we manage the risks from such research without impeding scientific progress? To help answer these questions, CISSM has held numerous workshops in the United States with leading experts from the scientific community, academia, public health and industry. It also has sought to raise awareness on the dual-use issue and to obtain feedback on its ideas through a series of regional workshops that have been held around the world.”
By Elise D. Harris
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