Bridging the Implementation Gap in Global Biosecurity

This project aims to strengthen sustainable biological risk management and biosecurity across the African and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) regions and build crucial links between frontline professionals and their national governments. Project activities include: (1) delivering a mentorship program and professional development opportunities to young frontline biosafety and biosecurity professionals; (2) establishing a committee to advance equity diversity and inclusion for women scientists working in the biosafety and biosecurity space; (3) delivering a virtual conference on emerging topics in biosafety and biosecurity; (4) delivering a regional workshop to strengthen biosafety and biosecurity in East Africa; and (5) developing a West African Biological Safety Network.

The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) strengthened leadership opportunities for young scientists and women in the implementation of biosafety and biosecurity strategies; (2) strengthened biosafety and biosecurity communities of practice across Africa and ASEAN; and (3) enhanced multi-sectoral and regional collaboration on biosafety and biosecurity.