At the beginning of this year, the ECDC and WHO jointly evaluated, among other things, the Dutch capacities related to ‘Biosafety & Biosecurity’.

On November 6th, the Dutch biosecurity network gathered to gain knowledge, share experiences, and catch up on this fascinating field.

During a routine check, it is noticed that the digital inventory system lists twelve Eppendorf tubes of H5N1 Influenza in the -80°C freezer, while only ten tubes are physically present.

The Biosecurity Office regularly attends international meetings with the aim of sharing knowledge, gaining insights, and networking.

In recent months, several publications have appeared that are relevant to biosecurity.

When you think of dual-use, you might associate it with research on high-risk pathogens, but have you ever considered that dual-use research could also take place within the informatics department

What can you expect from the Biosecurity Office in the coming year?

The Biosecurity Knowledge Day took place some time ago, but we would like to take a moment to look back on this day.