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Special Session on Dual-Use Research of Concern (DURC) at the Third Annual AfBSA Biological Safety Conference on Strengthening Regional Capacity for Biorisk Management

During this session, participants explored biosafety, biosecurity, and dual-use research of concern as they related to the intersection of science and security by engaging life scientists, laboratory directors, and government officials. Participants considered the relationship between biosafety and biosecurity. During the session, discussion occurred on: the current state of dual-use research of concern; regional perceptions of biosecurity and dual-use research of concern in Africa; and strategies in different countries for managing the risks posed by DURC.

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Start Date: January 1, 2012
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Name Position Agency/Department/Org Note
Mr Todd Perry Special Coordinator, UNSCR 1540
Department of State
United States
Mr Stephen Knight Point of Contact
United States Mission to the United Nations
United States

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