Biological Weapons
& Codes of Conduct

 


Chronology


Links


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Seminar: ‘The Life Sciences, Biosecurity, & Dual Use Research’

 

 

Links

This page provide links to a number of organizations and resources relation to biological weapons and codes of conduct.

Governmental Agencies and International Agreements

Biological and Toxin Weapon Convention (BTWC)
Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC)
National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (US)
UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office Non-proliferation Department
The United Nations Foundation
UN International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB)

Key Web Resources about Codes of Conduct

Codes of Ethics and Conduct
Codes of Ethics Online – Center for the Study of Ethics in the Professions
Codes of Conduct from Around the World
CODEX -- Rules and Regulations for Research
OECD Biosecurity Codes Web Site

University Departments, Centres and Institutes

Bradford University, Department of Peace Studies - Preventing Biological Warfare
Center for Strategic and International Studies
Centre for Conflict Resolution
(South Africa)
The Chemical and Biological Arms Control Institute
Harvard Sussex Program on CBW Armament and Arms Limitation
International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)
Monterey Institute of International Studies
Mounbatten Centre, University of Southampton

University of Maryland, Center for International and Security Studies

University of Pittsburg Medical Center- Center for Biosecurity

Scientific & Medical Organizations and NGO

American Medical Association
American Society for Microbiology
The BioWeapons Prevention Project
British Medical Association
Council for Responsible Genetics

Federation of American Scientists
International Committee of the Red Cross (Biotechnology, Weapons and Humanity Appeal)
National Academies (US)
Pugwash
Royal Society (UK)
Scientists for Global Responsibility
The Sunshine Project

VERTIC
Wellcome Trust
World Health Organization
World Medical Association

 

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