Organizations

By Region: Asia/Pacific

Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS)

CAS conducts research in basic and technological sciences, provides Chinese policy makers with scientific data and advice, and undertakes government-assigned projects with regard to key science and technology problems in the process of social and economic development. Division within CAS with a role or interest in biosecurity: International Cooperation

Website:
http://english.cas.cn/
Phone:
+ 86 10 6859 7289
Address:
52 Sanlihe Rd., Beijing, China
Postcode: 100864

DIYbio.org

DIYbio.org is an organization dedicated to making biology an accessible pursuit for citizen scientists, amateur biologists and biological engineers who value openness and safety. This will require mechanisms for amateurs to increase their knowledge and skills, access to a community of experts, the development of a code of ethics, responsible oversight, and leadership on issues  Read More »

Website:
http://diybio.org/

Code of Ethics: DIY Bio Codes of Ethics

DIYbio.org organized a series of congresses in 2011, where we brought together delegates from regional groups in North America and Europe to collaborate on the development of a DIYbio code that may serve as a framework for helping us achieve a vibrant, productive and safe global community of DIYbio practitioners, regional groups, and community labs.

Institute of Bioscience (IBS), Universiti Putra Malaysia

IBS, Universiti Putra Malaysia was established in 1996 to enhance biology research and development (R&D) in Malaysia. The institute operates research laboratories in enzyme & microbial technology, molecular & cell biology, and natural products.

Website:
http://www.ibs.upm.edu.my/
Phone:
+603-8947 2111
Address:
43400 UPM Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

International Council for the Life Sciences (ICLS)

The International Council for the Life Sciences (ICLS) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to enhancing global biological security and safety and reducing the risks of the misuse of the life sciences. Founded in December 2005, the membership-based ICLS provides a forum for the sustained engagement of the life sciences community and governments on a  Read More »

Website:
http://www.iclscharter.org
Phone:
+1(202) 659-8058
Address:
4245 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 625 | Arlington, VA 22203 USA

Code of Ethics: International Council for The Life Sciences (ICLS) Charter

International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA)

The establishment of the International Biosafety Working Group (IBWG) was initiated in the fall of 2001 in response to the identification of a need for an international forum to discuss a wide range of important biosafety issues. It was a time of unparalleled change and challenge for the biosafety profession. The recent bioterrorism letter incidents  Read More »

Website:
http://www.internationalbiosafety.org/english/index.asp
Phone:
204-946-0908
Address:
International Federation of Biosafety Associations Secretariat International Centre for Infectious Diseases 445 Ellice Avenue | Winnipeg, Manitoba | Canada | R3B 3P5