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Past Dual Use Research News |
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NSABB Releases New Report Addressing Biosecurity Concerns Related to Synthetic Biology |
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The National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB) has released a new report titled
"Addressing Biosecurity Concerns Related to Synthetic Biology."
The incredible promise of synthetic biology notwithstanding, the rapid pace with which the field is evolving and the diversity of its practitioners
presents some uncertainties and potential biosecurity risks. The Board recommended that synthetic biology research be subject to institutional review
and oversight and notes that their proposed oversight framework for dual use life sciences research, which focuses on local level oversight,
should adequately address much of this type of research.
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(Posted June 30,2010)
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NIH Releases Educational Video on Dual Use Research in the Life Sciences |
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A new educational video has been released by the NIH on the topic of dual use research in the life sciences. The video was developed to promote
awareness and understanding about the dual use research issue by offering a conceptual overview through interviews with nationally respected scientists,
institutional leaders, journal editors, and a member of the public. Discussants describe the need to ensure scientific progress while attending to
scientific responsibility and important oversight and security concerns.
The video is available on the Dual Use Program page of the Web site of the NIH Office of Biotechnology Activities at Dual Use Research.
It is also available on YouTube
The YouTube video may be imbedded in the Web sites of other organizations who wish to make this resource available to their audiences. The YouTube
video features optional captioning, which can also be automatically translated into other languages.
A hard copy DVD of the video will be available shortly free-of-charge in DVD format. An additional notice will be posted when the DVD is available.
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(Posted June 30,2010)
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July 15, 2008: There will be a U.S. Government Public Consultation meeting on the questions for public comment posed in Appendix 2 of the NSABB's
"Proposed Framework for the Oversight of Dual Use Life Sciences Research: Strategies
for Minimizing the Potential Misuse of Research Information." This meeting will take place in the Natcher Conference Center (Building 45) on the NIH campus in Bethesda.
An agenda and additional details will be posted on this Web site shortly.
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Addressing Biosecurity Concerns Related to the Synthesis of Select Agents
This document contains the recommendations of the NSABB regarding the use of synthetic genomics to synthesize select agent nucleotides.(Single-Sided Version) (Double-Sided Version)
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Announcement of Governmnet-Wide Effort to Enhance Biosecurity in "Dual Use" Research (HHS press release)
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March 6, 2009: Public Consultation Meeting to Seek Input on Personnel Reliability Program Attributes Being Considered by the National Science Advisory Board for
Biosecurity
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Given heightened concerns about insider threats at organizations that work with highly pathogenic agents, the Federal government has charged the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB) with recommending a personnel reliability program for individuals with access to Select Agents. A portion of their recommendations will address the measures that institutions should undertake to assess whether individuals are trustworthy and reliable to work with these agents.
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The Board appreciates the potential impact that any future requirements for personnel reliability programs would have on institutions and investigators, and thus is sponsoring a public consultation meeting on
April 3, 2009 to engage the scientific community, research organizations, and other stakeholders in a discussion of the various aspects and aims of these programs.
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The public consultation meeting will take place from 8:00 am - 5:15 pm at the Bethesda Marriott, 5151 Pooks Hill Rd, Bethesda, MD. The meeting will be conducted as a series of panels where participants will be asked to discuss particular topics relevant to personnel reliability. In addition to presentations on extant personnel reliability programs and aspects of the current Select Agent Programs that address personnel reliability, panels will explore measures and approaches for assessing (1) scientific and professional integrity and compliance with biosafety and biosecurity standards, and (2) emotional stability, sound judgment, and freedom from vulnerability to coercion. Each panel will include ample time for in-depth discussion of the issues surrounding each topic. The meeting agenda will include specific discussion questions and will be posted prior to the meeting.
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The Board is interested in hearing perspectives from such individuals as investigators who work with Select Agents, senior research officials at institutions registered for Select Agent work, security think tank analysts, responsible officials under the Select Agent program, and individuals who promote the responsible conduct of research and have studied issues of research integrity. Others are equally welcomed and encouraged to participate.
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The meeting is open to the public and free of charge. Due to limited space, pre-registration is encouraged. To register, please connect to http://www.biosecurityboard.gov and go to "NSABB Meetings" where there is a registration link for the April 3 public consultation. Notice of this meeting will also be published in the Federal Register. Any groups or individuals who cannot attend the meeting are encouraged to submit in advance of the meeting written comments to: nsabb@od.nih.gov . Please note that this meeting will not be Web cast.
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January 30, 2009: NSABB Issues New Report on Outreach and Education
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The National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB) has issued a new report titled,
"Strategic Plan for Outreach and Education on Dual Use Research Issues." The report describes
strategies to enhance awareness and understanding of dual use research issues. The report is the third issued by the NSABB in fulfillment of its
charge from the U.S. government. The NSABB was established by the government to advise Federal
departments and agencies on ways to minimize the possibility that knowledge and technologies emanating from life sciences research will be misused to
threaten public health or other aspects of national security. Among other aspects of its charge, the NSABB was asked to provide recommendations on
developing programs of outreach and education on dual use research issues for all scientists and laboratory workers at federally-funded institutions.
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