Universität zu Köln

Vinke, Svenja ORCID: 0000-0002-0539-8957, Rais, Irina and Millett, Piers (2022). The Dual-Use Education Gap: Awareness and Education of Life Science Researchers on Nonpathogen-Related Dual-Use Research. Health Secur., 20 (1). S. 35 - 43. NEW ROCHELLE: MARY ANN LIEBERT, INC. ISSN 2326-5108

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Abstract

With the rise of synthetic biology, dual-use research risks are not confined to pathogen-related research. However, existing measures to mitigate the risks of dual-use research, such as export control, are still designed to hinder access to pathogens and do not address the risks of nonpathogen-related dual-use research. The current self-regulatory approach requires scientists to be aware of their responsibility and know how to assess risks and establish countermeasures. The purpose of this study was to examine the state of knowledge about dual-use research among life science students and to test an alternative teaching approach on the importance of considering biosecurity risks for teams participating in the International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) competition. We conducted an international survey from July 18 to September 13, 2018, which was completed by 192 respondents from 29 countries and 74 universities. Based on the results of the survey, we designed and tested a learning workshop on dual-use research within the iGEM community. Results from the workshop and the survey show that educational machinery so far have failed to integrate teaching about dual-use research issues.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Vinke, Svenja UNSPECIFIED orcid.org/0000-0002-0539-8957 UNSPECIFIED Rais, Irina UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Millett, Piers UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-678272
DOI:	10.1089/hs.2021.0177
Journal or Publication Title:	Health Secur.
Volume:	20
Number:	1
Page Range:	S. 35 - 43
Date:	2022
Publisher:	MARY ANN LIEBERT, INC
Place of Publication:	NEW ROCHELLE
ISSN:	2326-5108
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language Public, Environmental & Occupational Health Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/67827