Synthetic Biology:SB2.0/Biosecurity and Biosafety

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Overview

From Jay Keasling:
Over the past few years, synthetic biologists have thought hard about how to improve biosafety and biosecurity. Most of these ideas would require new regulations, laws, or treaties. Some, however, can be implemented at the community level. Day 3 of SB2.0 conference will give us a chance to debate, vote and launch community initiatives. If we can take meaningful action on biosafety and biosecurity, that will be time well spent.

Possible Resolutions

Community Input

There are a variety of ways to contribute to discussion of these and other possible resolutions.

• Berkeley Town Hall Meeting. (April 18th, please see the webcast)
• MIT Town Hall Meeting. (April 21st, webcast pending)
• EU-USA Synthetic Biology Workshop. The organizers have offered to discuss the proposals as part of their previously scheduled workshop in Warren, Virginia (US) on April 23.
• We have established a listserv for interested parties. You can join by sending an e-mail to starrt AT berkeley DOT edu.
• Input is welcome on the Synthetic Biology Community pages and below.

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