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On 19 February 2009 the Royal Society and the International Council for the Life Sciences held
a joint workshop to explore new approaches to assessing the full spectrum of biological risks. It brought together a group of international experts on infectious disease, international security and risk assessment. This report summarises the themes that emerged during the meeting, with the key points outlined below.

Biological risk spectrum

•The spectrum of biological risks encompasses naturally occurring, unintended, and deliberate risks.

• Naturally occurring diseases present the greatest international risk. Therefore a focus
on public health is the most sensible way of addressing the full spectrum.

• A challenge for the scientific community is managing unintended risks associated with
dual use research without jeopardising the benefits. This will require openness and
transparency, and expanded dialogue amongst the international scientific community to
raise awareness and develop a culture of responsibility.

• The risk of deliberate misuse of knowledge, products, or technology in the life sciences
applies both to states and non-state groups or individuals.

• It is important to find ways to meet security concerns in a manner that does not hamper
scientific research or obstruct international cooperation.

 

 

 

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