2018 Global Forum: First Annual: Global Forum on Scientific Advances Important to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention | NLM

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2018 Global Forum: First Annual: Global Forum on Scientific Advances Important to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention

03/01/2019 12:00 AM EST

Source: Center for Health Security [Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health]. Published: 3/2019. This web page provides the agenda, information, and materials from the first annual Global Forum on Scientific Advances Important to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention, held on December 3, 2018, to address rapidly emerging advancements in biology and biotechnology and their impact on bioweapons nonproliferation policy. The forum featured expert panel and speaker discussions on current and future biological capabilities relevant to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention (BWC), including potential for misuse and opportunities to boost efforts to prevent biological weapons development and strengthen bioweapons nonproliferation norms. (Text)