Safety 2011 Proceedings

665 Biosafety and Biosecurity: Regulations to Protect Dual Use Technology

Instructor: Betty Lee, Ph.D., Department of Commerce, Washington, DC

Description: Biosecurity and biosafety are important elements that protect and enhance global security. The session will focus on U.S. export regulations on dual use technology, microorganisms and equipment for the biotechnology industries. It will cover the reasons for control of dual use technology in order to minimize the risks of bioterrorism.

Level: B