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University of Malaya

Introduction to Biosafety for Modern Biotechnology

University of Malaya via FutureLearn

Overview

Explore biosafety regulations

Biosafety practices are crucial in helping to protect human health and the environment from modern biotechnology products.

This two-week course will arm you with the knowledge of the concepts, principles, and requirements of biosafety regulations for biotechnology products and applications.

You’ll also delve into the challenges of biosafety to understand how you can overcome the issues you may face.

Whether you’re a scientist, regulator and compliance officer, policymaker, student, or you’re simply interested in biosafety regulations, this course will give you the skills and knowledge to responsibly work with modern biotechnology.

Gain an introduction to modern biotechnology

During the first week of the course, you’ll gain a solid introduction to modern biotechnology to help you build a strong foundation of knowledge.

You’ll develop an understanding of biosafety related protocols, laws, regulations, and policies and how they are applicable for modern biotechnology.

Explore socioeconomic considerations in decision-making

Next, you’ll discover the different socioeconomic considerations in decision-making and how public awareness, information sharing, and confidential information all play a role in biosafety decisions.

Within this, you’ll explore key considerations in biosafety policies when governing the use of biotechnology tools and products.

Learn from the experts at Universiti Malaya

Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by the specialists at Universiti Malaya.

With their expertise, you’ll finish with the knowledge of the biosafety requirements for modern biotechnology.

This course is designed for anyone interested to learn about biosafety regulations for modern biotechnology.

You could be a scientist, regulator and compliance officer, policymaker, science communicator, industry player interested in biotechnology, or a student with a background in science, biology, and biotechnology.

Syllabus

  • Introduction to Modern Biotechnology and Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
    • Getting Started
    • Biosafety regulations for modern biotechnology
    • Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety
    • Risk Assessments in CPB
    • Weekly wrap up
  • Information sharing and Socioeconomics
    • Biosafety Clearing House (BCH), public awareness and confidential information
    • Socio-economics considerations in decision making
    • Weekly wrap up

Taught by

Nurzatil Sharleeza Mat Jalaluddin

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