International Biosecurity Symposium During the first International Biosecurity Symposium, European and American experts will guide you through the world of biosecurity and dual-use.
Biosafety and biosecurity policies in the Netherlands evaluated by WHO and ECDC At the end of January 2025, a team of experts from the WHO and ECDC conducted an external evaluation to identify critical gaps in the Dutch healthcare system.
Biosecurity scenario: Ransomware attack Did you know that when criminals encrypt files in a ransomware attack, they always have access to the information in those files? Do you know what you can do to protect your research data?
Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention: A New Database As part of the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BTWC), a database was recently published that provides useful information on biosafety and biosecurity regulations, including implementation
Concerns about unprecedented risks of ‘Mirror Life’ The concept of 'Mirror Life,' which involves using mirror images of biological molecules to create mirror bacteria, is drawing significant attention in the world of biotechnology.
Biosecurity Office international The Biosecurity Office regularly attends international meetings to share knowledge, gain insights, and network.
Biosecurity scenario: Spyware on smartphone by foreign app Nowadays (almost) every employee has a smartphone in their pocket. But have you ever thought about who could potentially have access to the information on your smartphone?
Biosecurity Office international The Biosecurity Office regularly attends meetings at home and abroad with the aim of sharing knowledge, acquiring knowledge and networking.
Epidemiology of Pathogens Listed as Potential Bioterrorism Agents, the Netherlands We recently contributed to an article describing the incidence of potentially bioterrorist agents in the Netherlands. Almost all reported illnesses were linked to a travel history.