Last year, the Biosecurity Office developed the 'Dual-Use Quickscan'. This new online tool has been available in Dutch and English since the spring.

Here we present another current scenario with regard to biosecurity. This time it is a scenario about cyber attacks.

Before the corona crisis, the Biosecurity Office regularly attended meetings abroad with the aim of sharing knowledge, gaining knowledge and networking.

The World Health Organization (WHO) published a report in October containing the findings of an international horizon scan on dual-use research of concern (DURC) in the life sciences.

It was exciting until the last minute whether it could go ahead, but we are happy that we can look back on a successful Knowledge Day.

In October, Rik Bleijs was elected co-chair of the steering committee of the International Experts Groups of Biosafety and Biosecurity Regulators (IEGBBR).

Here we present another current scenario with regard to biosecurity. This time the scenario is based on a recently published article about orphan material.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs regularly organizes seminars on export control. Due to continued success, another export control seminar will be organized on Friday 26 November 2021.

Last year, the Biosecurity Office organized three webinars on the theme “Biosecurity in Research”.

The Biosecurity Office regularly attends meetings abroad with the aim of sharing knowledge, acquiring knowledge and networking.  For example, we gave a presentation during