News and Events
New study sets a precedent for responsible AI and biosecurity
The paper shows screening tools like the Common Mechanism can be resilient to AI protein designs and sets a precedent for responsible red-teaming of DNA synthesis.
Blog
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October 2, 2025
IBBIS and NBMA lead strategic meeting on Safeguarding Nigeria’s Bioeconomy
Government leaders, security experts, and industry stakeholders gathered to explore integrating safeguards like synthesis screening into Nigeria’s bioeconomy.
Events
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September 24, 2025
DNA synthesis governance gaps and opportunities at SynBio 4.0 Africa
The bioeconomy is growing across Africa, but local DNA synthesis production capacity remains limited, with the market largely dependent on resellers and distributors.
Events
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September 12, 2025
Responsible innovation, AI, and the bioeconomy at BIO2025 roundtable
IBBIS, CEPI, and WEF convened over 30 senior leaders to discuss responsible innovation in the context of biotechnology and vaccine development.
Events
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July 11, 2025
DNA Data Storage Innovation Underscores Urgent Need for Global Biosecurity Standards
At a leading conference on DNA storage, IBBIS called for robust biosecurity standards to safeguard innovation and prevent misuse of synthetic nucleic acids at scale.
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June 27, 2025
IBBIS Urges European Commission to Prioritize Biosecurity in Bioeconomy Strategy
In a submission to the call for evidence on the circular bioeconomy, IBBIS argues that biosecurity must be embedded from the outset.
Testimony
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June 26, 2025
IBBIS, UNICAMP, SynBioBR host synthesis screening workshop rooted in the Global South
Brazilian students and researchers confronted biosecurity challenges through a hands-on introduction to DNA synthesis screening with the Common Mechanism.
Events
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June 25, 2025
Asilomar entreaties on mirror life, AI, solidarity, bioweapons, biocontainment, and more
The Spirit of Asilomar conference participants, including IBBIS staff, published 27 entreaty statements on topics ranging from mirror life to indigenous biotechnology.
Events
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June 13, 2025
IBBIS calls for synthesis screening and international standards in EU Biotech Act
In a submission to the call for evidence on the forthcoming EU Biotech Act, IBBIS urges decisive action and outlines six steps to robustly secure the bioeconomy.
Testimony
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June 11, 2025
IBBIS Welcomes EU Commitment to Biosecurity in Upcoming Biotech Act
In a recent briefing, IBBIS welcomed the European Commission’s commitment to adopt a comprehensive EU Biotech Act by 2026.
Testimony
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May 21, 2025
Security and Competitiveness in Biotech: Insights from EU parliament roundtable
A European Parliament roundtable finds that the EU must lead to ensure synthetic biology innovations are underpinned with robust biosecurity safeguards.
Events
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April 9, 2025
Policy Spotlight: French leadership defining and regulating genetic fragments
France has some of the world’s most clearly-defined regulation on synthetic nucleic acids, as discussed at an IBBIS roundtable in Paris.
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April 7, 2025