Bridging biosafety and biosecurity gaps: DURC and ePPP policy insights from U.S. institutions.

ABSTRACT:

Overview

This study provides empirical data on the knowledge and practices of biosafety and biosecurity professionals and researchers involved in research on enhanced Potential Pandemic Pathogens (ePPPs) and Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) within various U.S. sectors. The goal is to improve public health interventions and oversight for DURC and ePPP, contributing valuable insights for policy development. A notable finding was the association between larger biosafety/biosecurity teams and a higher likelihood of conducting high-risk biological research.

Methods

A survey of 541 biosafety and biosecurity professionals was conducted between March 8 and 10 April 2024, with results analyzed using SAS at a significance level of 0.05. The study received approval from the Institut

SUBMITTER: Gillum DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11467424 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature