What We Do
The IFBA works in partnership with its Members in developing biosafety and biosecurity strategies and guidelines, advancing biorisk management practices & procedures, and certifying the competency of biosafety professionals in the safe and secure handling of infectious disease agents.
The IFBA advocates for partnerships between our Members and national governments in the implementation of GHSA’s Action Package Prevent – 3: Biosafety & Biosecurity goals and objectives.
Addressing the Full Spectrum Biological Threats
The IFBA’s portfolio of activities reaches across the entire spectrum of biological threats from naturally occurring outbreaks of infectious diseases, to research, to bioterrorism preparedness and response.
The IFBA is committed to supporting the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles. We bring the broadest pool of women talent to our work and provide a platform for women in this profession to connect to each other, share information and advice.
Biosafety and Public Health
Biosafety and biosecurity are fundamental elements of effective laboratory services and public health systems in the global fight against infectious diseases.
Biocontainment Facilities
The IFBA’s network of biocontainment architects and engineers provide risk-based solutions for affordable biocontainment facilities that can be cost-effectively operated and maintained over the longer term.
Biosecurity and Biological Nonproliferation
The dual-use nature of biological agents necessitates an approach that emphasizes a culture of responsibility and accountability among scientists with access to dangerous biological materials.