About NSABB
  The NSABB is charged specifically with guiding the development of:  
   A system of institutional and federal research review that allows for fulfillment of important research objectives while addressing national security concerns;  
   Guidelines for the identification and conduct of research that may require special attention and security surveillance;  
   Professional codes of conduct for scientists and laboratory workers that can be adopted by professional organizations and institutions engaged in life science research; and  
   Materials and resources to educate the research community about effective biosecurity.  
   Strategies for fostering international collaboration for the effective oversight of dual use biological research.  
  The NSABB is chartered to have up to 25 voting members with a broad range of expertise in molecular biology, microbiology, infectious diseases, biosafety, public health, veterinary medicine, plant health, national security, biodefense, law enforcement, scientific publishing, and related field. The NSABB also includes nonvoting ex officio members from 15 federal agencies and departments.  
 
   NSABB Charter  (Revised March 28, 2008)  
   Voting Members   
   Ex Officio Members   

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