OPCW workshop convenes in TriesteIAP joined TWAS to host the second in a series of workshops to introduce the work of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons and to young scientists in Trieste, 12-15 September 2017. Announcing Institution
Genome editing conference: Agenda now available! A preliminary programme of the international workshop on: 'Assessing the Security Implications of Genome Editing Technology' 11-13 October 2017, Herrenhausen can be downloaded now.Announcing Institution
New discussion paper on synthetic gene drives in AustraliaThis publication released by the Australian Academy of Science considers synthetic gene drives in a specifically Australian context and highlights the potential benefits and hazards of possible applications, emphasising the need to eventually consider these within a risk assessment framework.Announcing Institution
OPCW - workshop: call for nominationsThe Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) is calling for nominations for the second edition of a workshop on “Policy and Diplomacy for Scientists: Introduction to Responsible Research Practices in Chemical and Biochemical Sciences”. The workshop will be held at TWAS headquarters in Trieste, Italy, from 12 to 15 September 2017. Announcing Institution
Press release: New EASAC report on genome editingEASAC launches a report on genome editing advises European policy-makers on how to approach groundbreaking research on plants, animals, microbes and humans today.Announcing Institution
Human Genome Editing: Science, Ethics and GovernanceClinical trials for heritable genome editing could be permitted in the future, but only for serious conditions under stringent oversight, says a new report from the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Medicine.Announcing Institution
Promoting responsible research in Africa IAP has teamed up with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons to promote responsible research and build awareness of dual-use research.Announcing Institution
IAP against bioweaponsMembers of IAP’s Biosecurity Working Group convened in Geneva, Switzerland, this week to provide input to the Preparatory Committee for the 8th Review Conference of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention.Announcing Institution
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Science of GM crops reviewedThe US National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine and the UK’s Royal Society have each released reports on the science behind genetically modified (GM) crops.Announcing Institution
Conference on Science Education, ChileThe IAP Science Education Programme's biennial conference took place in Santiago Chile, on 'Improving the Learning of Biology and Related Sciences at the Pre-university Level', 14-15 April 2016.Announcing Institution
Biological and Toxic WeaponsIAP, through the activities of its Biosecurity Working Group, has been providing inputs into the 2015 Meeting of Experts of the UN Biological Weapons Convention ...Announcing Institution
TWAS Fellowships opportunities 2015The 2015 TWAS Fellowships call for applications is now open for the majority of the programmes. Follow the link for more information ...Announcing Institution
Pakistan Academy of Sciences hosts international workshop on biotechnologyThe 'Policy Makers and Practitioners: Awareness Workshop on Dual Use Education' will take place in Islamabad on 30 March 2015. The initiative, organized by the Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) with support from IAP, aims to raise awareness about the potential implications of dual-use research concerns in biotechnology. Follow the link for more information and the tentative programme ...Announcing Institution
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Projects and Programmes in 2015 supported by IAPThe IAP Executive Committee, at is meeting in Paris in November 2014, allocated financial support from IAP funds, thanks to the generosity of IAP's principal donor, the Government of Italy. Follow the link to see highlights of activities planned for 2015 ...Announcing Institution
IAP and the Biosecurity Working GroupProfessor Ryszard Slomski from the Polish Academy of Sciences represented IAP at the Meeting of Experts of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) in Geneva in August 2014 ...Announcing Institution
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IAP releases Statement on Synthetic BiologyIAP issued a statement on ‘Realising Global Potential in Synthetic Biology: Scientific Opportunities and Good Governance’. In the statement, IAP highlights the different areas in which researchers are currently working with synthetic biology ... Academies have explored key biosafety and other issues relating to the contribution that synthetic biology can make in tackling societal objectives such as in the areas of human health or food and energy security. The release was in parallel with a ‘World View’ published by Nature ...Announcing Institution
Training Courses in Food Biotechnology 2013The Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and TWAS "Centre of Excellence for Biotechnology" are organizing a series of training courses during November-December 2013 in Beijing, China ...Announcing Institution