Advancing Biosecurity: Fourth Training on Pathogen Detection for Central Asia and Mongolia Announced
The Biological Weapons Convention Implementation Support Unit (BWC ISU) is pleased to announce the fourth edition of its training course on “Pathogen Detection and Biosecurity,” which is organized in partnership with the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB).
This intensive five-day training is funded by a voluntary contribution from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in support of Article X of the BWC. The training aims to strengthen technical expertise in the peaceful application of biological sciences and technologies and raise awareness on the governance of Dual-Use Research of Concern (DURC). It is designed to enhance participants' knowledge and practical skills through lectures, tabletop exercises, and hands-on laboratory sessions.
The training is open exclusively to applicants from Central Asia and Mongolia.
🧬 Strengthening biosecurity in Central Asia & Mongolia
4th ed. training course on Pathogen Detection and Biosecurity 23–27 Feb 2026, organised by #UNODA in partnership with #ICGEB.
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