Scientific progress and biosecurity must advance hand in hand, said Professor Iqbal Parker. Our goal is to ensure that researchers everywhere have both the tools and the confidence to innovate safely within a trusted global framework.

Professor Iqbal Parker is an eminent molecular biologist whose career has shaped the scientific and institutional foundations of biosciences in Africa. As Professor of Medical Biochemistry and Structural Biology, he has led pioneering work on genomics, molecular & structural biology, and biotechnology policy, mentoring generations of African scientists and advising regional and international bodies on biosafety and biosecurity governance.

Professor Parker has long championed the responsible development of life sciences, serving in leadership roles across academic and policy institutions dedicated to advancing ethical research and technology management.

Within the IBBIS Technical Consortium, Professor Parker provides strategic insight into how global DNA synthesis screening standards can support regional innovation ecosystems, strengthen research integrity, and foster trust between science and society.