Recently completed
Topics
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) will convene an ad hoc planning committee to organize a workshop series with international scientists. The series will engage early-career and established experts to: a) examine dual-use risks in biotechnology research; b) explore potential misuse of knowledge, tools, and materials; c) review existing frameworks for assessing and mitigating dual-use concerns; and d) identify steps to reduce exploitation while promoting responsible innovation. The workshops will focus on balancing scientific progress with security considerations. Key insights and recommendations will be compiled in a publicly available workshop proceedings document.
Description
The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) will convene an ad hoc planning committee of international scientists to develop a workshop series that discusses adaptation of existing frameworks for assessing and reducing dual-use potential of biological research to emerging biotechnology-related research and development efforts. The committee will engage early-career and established scientists in these workshops to: a) understand the complex interplay between dual-use risks and scientific progress (i.e., scientific benefit) for biotechnology-related research; b) explore the potential that knowledge, technologies and equipment, and materials of biotechnology-related research and development could be exploited; c) review existing frameworks and guidance for assessing and mitigating dual-use potential of biological research activities, including resources focused on responsible science and innovation; and d) discuss defined steps for assessing and mitigating exploitation of biotechnology-related research and development activities to enable scientific progress in a positive and peaceful manner. The key themes from the workshop series will be summarized in a Proceedings.
Contributors
Committee
Co-Chair
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Member
Sponsors
Other, Federal
Staff
Sarah Juckett
Lead
Kavita Berger
Jessica De Mouy
Mariah Waul
More like this
Discover
Events
Right Now & Next Up
Stay in the loop with can’t-miss sessions, live events, and activities happening over the next two days.
NAS Building Guided Tours Available!
Participate in a one-hour guided tour of the historic National Academy of Sciences building, highlighting its distinctive architecture, renowned artwork, and the intersection of art, science, and culture.