This course examines these dual-use research (DUR) issues and discusses ways to identify and mitigate potential biorisks as part of a multi-sectoral and cooperative approach across the One Health spectrum that promotes the safe, secure and responsible use of the life sciences (RULS) to prevent accidents, unanticipated and deliberate misuse of biological materials, knowledge and emerging technologies.

What will you learn:

- What are dual-use research (DUR), dual-use research of concern (DURC) and the responsible use of the life sciences (RULS)? 

- What key elements does the framework provide to mitigate biorisks, govern DUR and DURC, and foster the culture of responsible use of life sciences? 

- How stakeholders across the life sciences research ecosystem can more effectively identify, anticipate, mitigate and prevent biorisks and govern dual-use research that might present a danger to humans, nonhuman animals, plants and agriculture, and the environment. 

- How to start applying knowledge gained in the course through cases studies and questions.

Please follow the link below to get more information and enroll on the course:

https://whoacademy.org/coursewares/course-v1:WHOAcademy-Hosted+H0126EN+2025_Q2

Source: World Health Organization