Safeguarding modern bioscience and biotechnology
so it can advance and flourish safely and responsibly
IBBIS works with global partners
to strengthen biosecurity norms and develop innovative tools to uphold them.
Our work helps reduce the risk
of catastrophic events that could result from deliberate abuse or accidental misuse of bioscience and biotechnology.
Together, we can create a world in which bioscience and biotechnology flourish safely and responsibly
Bioscience and biotechnology advances offer tremendous potential benefits for strengthening public health, combating climate change, and promoting economic development. However, these same innovations also can pose unique challenges and increase risks of accidental misuse or deliberate abuse with potentially catastrophic consequences.
Our Programs
Common Mechanism:
free, open-source, globally-available tools for synthesis screening, including commec software
Customer Screening:
resources for verifying the legitimacy of customers and collaborators
Global Synthesis Map:
a global map of synthesis providers and policies. showing how DNA and RNA are produced and governed
International Standards:
supporting common international standards for DNA synthesis screening
Sequence Biosecurity Standards:
convening industry, government and scientific experts to develop science-based DNA screening standards for global implementation
Vulnerability Disclosure:
establishing best practices for responsible vulnerability disclosures and responses in biosecurity