Title of the centre:
WHO Collaborating Centre for Biosafety and Biosecurity
Director / Head:
Dr Kathrin Summermatter
Ms Monika Gsell
Institution:
Biosafety Centre, Institute for Infectious Diseases
University of Bern
Address:
Friedbühlstrasse 51
CH-3001
Canton Bern
Town:
Bern
Country:
SWITZERLAND
Region:
EURO
Phone:
+41 31 632 32 65
Fax:
+ 41 31 632 49 66
Date of Designation:
25/Aug/2023
Last Redesignation:
25/Aug/2023
Expiry:
25/Aug/2027
Date of Discontinuation:
Terms of Reference:
- To provide technical support to WHO's capacity building and training on biosafety and biosecurity
- To support WHO’s efforts in disseminating knowledge on biosafety and biosecurity and provide technical input to WHO that may inform the development of guidance documents for the development, management and operation of biosafety laboratories
- To inform WHO’s technical work towards the establishment of a global consensus and coordinated assessment system for biosafety and biosecurity
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Subjects:
- Safety measures in microbiology
- Infection control
- Viral diseases other than those specifically mentioned
Types of activity:
- Product development (guidelines; manual; methodologies; etc.)
- Providing technical advice to WHO
- Training and education
WHO Outputs:
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2.2.3 - Mitigate the risk of the emergence and re-emergence of high-threat pathogens |
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Responsible Officer:
KOJIMA Kazunobu
Phone:
+41 22 791 3507
Technical Counterpart:
SALVI LE GARREC Joanna
Phone:
+4545337131
Access to annual progress reports and the current workplan (this is accessible to WHO Staff Members only):
Link to eWork
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