IBBIS - International Biosecurity and Biosafety Initiative for Science

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IBBIS is relevant to AI safety discussions around biosecurity risks, as AI tools increasingly lower barriers to dangerous biological design, making DNA screening and international biosecurity coordination more critical.

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Summary

IBBIS is an international organization focused on strengthening biosecurity and biosafety for the life sciences. It works to screen DNA synthesis orders, develop biosecurity standards, and prevent biological threats by ensuring responsible research practices globally. The initiative coordinates technical and policy tools to reduce misuse risks in biotechnology.

Key Points

•Develops and promotes DNA synthesis screening tools to prevent dangerous pathogen creation through commercial gene synthesis
•Works with governments, industry, and researchers to establish global biosecurity norms and standards
•Addresses dual-use research concerns by building technical infrastructure for responsible life sciences
•Serves as a coordination hub connecting biosecurity policy with scientific community practices
•Relevant to AI safety as AI-accelerated biodesign increases biosecurity risks requiring proactive governance

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IBBIS - Safeguarding modern bioscience and biotechnology

- [About](https://ibbis.bio/about/)
  - [People](https://ibbis.bio/about/people/)
  - [Careers](https://ibbis.bio/about/careers/)
- [News](https://ibbis.bio/news/)
- [Our Work](https://ibbis.bio/our-work/)
  - [Commec Sequence Screening](https://ibbis.bio/our-work/common-mechanism/)
  - [Customer Screening](https://ibbis.bio/our-work/customer-screening/)
  - [Global Synthesis Map](https://ibbis.bio/our-work/global-dna-synthesis-map/)
  - [International Standards](https://ibbis.bio/our-work/international-screening-standards/)
  - [Sequence Biosecurity Standards](https://ibbis.bio/our-work/sequence-biosecurity-standards/)
  - [Vulnerability Disclosure](https://ibbis.bio/our-work/vulnerability-disclosure/)
- [Contact](https://ibbis.bio/contact/)

[![](https://ibbis.bio/wp-content/themes/ibbis/assets/images/header_logo.png)](https://ibbis.bio/)

- [About](https://ibbis.bio/about/)
  - [People](https://ibbis.bio/about/people/)
  - [Careers](https://ibbis.bio/about/careers/)
- [News](https://ibbis.bio/news/)
- [Our Work](https://ibbis.bio/our-work/)
  - [Commec Sequence Screening](https://ibbis.bio/our-work/common-mechanism/)
  - [Customer Screening](https://ibbis.bio/our-work/customer-screening/)
  - [Global Synthesis Map](https://ibbis.bio/our-work/global-dna-synthesis-map/)
  - [International Standards](https://ibbis.bio/our-work/international-screening-standards/)
  - [Sequence Biosecurity Standards](https://ibbis.bio/our-work/sequence-biosecurity-standards/)
  - [Vulnerability Disclosure](https://ibbis.bio/our-work/vulnerability-disclosure/)
- [Contact](https://ibbis.bio/contact/)

Safeguarding modern bioscience and biotechnology

so it can advance and flourish safely and responsibly

IBBIS works with global partners

to strengthen biosecurity norms and develop innovative tools to uphold them.

Our work helps reduce the risk

of catastrophic events that could result from deliberate abuse or accidental misuse of bioscience and biotechnology.

Together, we can create a world in which bioscience and biotechnology flourish safely and responsibly

Bioscience and biotechnology advances offer tremendous potential benefits for strengthening public health, combating climate change, and promoting economic development. However, these same innovations also can pose unique challenges and increase risks of accidental misuse or deliberate abuse with potentially catastrophic consequences.

Our Programs

Common Mechanism:

free, open-source, globally-available tools for synthesis screening, including commec software

Customer Screening:

resources for verifying the legitimacy of customers and collaborators

Global Synthesis Map:

a global map of synthesis providers and policies. showing how DNA and RNA are produced and governed

International Standards:

supporting common international standards for DNA synthesis screening

Sequence Biosecurity Standards:

convening industry, government and scientific exper

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