International Conference: The Advancement of Science and the Dilemma of Dual Use

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The possibility of the misuse of research results for malevolent purposes poses a real threat to public health and national security. As the discussion on the various aspects of dual use began only recently, patient the dilemma requires thorough explanation not only to the public, denture but also to researchers. It is without question that raising the international awareness of this serious problem is the very first step in creating a kind of a road map to cope with it.

The Polish Academy of Sciences would like to contribute to the already launched worldwide discussion on dual use by organizing an International Conference:

The Advancement of Science and the Dilemma of Dual Use:

Why We Can't Afford to Fail

November 9-10, 2007, Warsaw


The problem of dual-use research is becoming one of the most important challenges for contemporary research. In the United States, the National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity was established in March 2006 as a governmental body charged with providing advice to federal departments and agencies as well as with developing a strategy to minimize the risks of this kind of scientific activity.

Leading international and Polish experts, including medical doctors, ethicists, science administrators, and lawyers, will be speakers at the conference.


GENERAL INFORMATION

IMPORTANT ADDRESSES AND DEADLINES


      CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT:
      Please send the Registration & Accommodation Form to:

      Chancellery of the Polish Academy of Sciences
      Office of International Relations  
      Palace of Culture and Science
      Pl. Defilad 1
      00 - 901 Warsaw
      by fax: (+48 22) 620 33 74
      or by e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

      CONFERENCE SITE:
      Institute of Biocybernetics and Biomedical Engineering of the Polish Academy of Sciences
      02-109 Warsaw
      4, Trojdena Str.
      Poland

      CONFERENCE DATES:
      9-10 November, 2007

     DEADLINES:
      Accommodation reservation:  1 October 2007
      After this date accommodation will be guaranteed according to availability.

      DISCLAIMER
      The Organizers reserve the right to alter or cancel, without prior notice, any of the
      arrangements, timetables, plans or other items relating directly or indirectly to
      Conference, for any reasons beyond their reasonable control.
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