Dual Use Research of Concern in the Life Sciences: Current Issues and Controversies

by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Policy and Global Affairs, Committee on Science, Technology, and Law, Committee on Dual Use Research of Concern: Options for Future Management

Overview

The potential misuse of advances in life sciences research is raising concerns about national security threats. Dual Use Research of Concern in the Life Sciences: Current Issues and Controversies examines the U.S. strategy for reducing biosecurity risks in life sciences research and considers mechanisms that would allow researchers to manage the dissemination of the results of research while mitigating the potential for harm to national security.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780309458887
Publisher:	National Academies Press
Publication date:	10/01/2017
Pages:	114
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.40(d)

Table of Contents

Summary 1

1 Introduction 9

2 The Current Policy Environment 23

3 Managing Dual Use Research of Concern 45

4 Committee Findings 73

Appendixes

A Biographical Information of Committee and Staff 81

B Committee Meeting Agendas 91

C Acronyms and Abbreviations 97