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The International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA) announces today a leadership change as Stephanie Norlock has been appointed Interim Acting Executive Director, effective immediately through December 31, 2026. internationalbiosafety.org/leadership-upd…

The International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA) is pleased to highlight its ongoing collaboration with the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) to strengthen biological risk management capacity across Africa. internationalbiosafety.org/ifba-strengthe…

MMUST and IFBA have officially signed a Phase 3 Agreement to support the continued delivery and sustainability of the Bachelor of Science in Biosafety & Biosecurity program. internationalbiosafety.org/mmust-and-ifba…

IFBA Acknowledges Pond & Company Sponsorship Supporting MMUST Biosafety Students internationalbiosafety.org/ifba-acknowled…

IFBA Board of Directors Releases Strategic Plan 2026–2030 “Connecting the World” internationalbiosafety.org/who-we-are/gov…

Luis Alberto Ochoa Carrera Appointed IFBA’s 2026–2027 LAC Regional Program Coordinator. internationalbiosafety.org/luis-alberto-o…

From November 10–14, MMUST Bachelor of Science in Biosafety & Biosecurity program hosted guest experts from Air Filter Maintenance Services (AFMS) for a series of hands-on lectures and practical sessions on laboratory biocontainment and biosafety cabinets.

Building a Safer, More Secure World. From classrooms to conferences, from youth to senior leaders, IFBA initiatives continue to build capacity, promote inclusion, and strengthen biosafety and biosecurity worldwide to advance our shared goal of a safer, more secure planet.

IFBA Welcomes New Member Association from Ecuador The International Federation of Biosafety Associations is pleased to welcome the Ecuadorian Association for Biosafety & Biosecurity (AECUBIOS - aecubios.org) to its growing network of Member Biosafety Associations.

IFBA, alongside its network of biosafety associations and partners, continue to jointly implement activities designed to strengthen biological security across the Latin America/Caribbean (LAC) region. internationalbiosafety.org/strengthening-…

Participants of the IFBA’s Latin America/Caribbean (LAC) mentorship program have been busy creating innovative awareness tools and materials for use within the LAC biosafety & biosecurity community. internationalbiosafety.org/program-activi…

The International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA) has announced that Maureen Ellis will be stepping down from her role at the end of December 2025. The IFBA Board of Directors has appointed Dr. Stefan Wagener as the new Executive Director, effective January 2026.

On behalf of the IFBA’s Board of Directors, we are excited to welcome Ray Kayaga as our IFBA Regional Program Coordinator for Africa. internationalbiosafety.org/who-we-are/gov…

From Classroom to Career: The Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology’s (MMUST) Bachelor of Science in Biosafety & Biosecurity Students Gain Real-World Experience. internationalbiosafety.org/from-classroom…

The International Federation of Biosafety Associations would like to draw your attention to the availability of a WHO Academy online course regarding dual-use research and responsible use of the life sciences. whoacademy.org/coursewares/co…

The IFBA is pleased to collaborate with the Association of Biosafety for Australia and New Zealand (ABSANZ) in launching the ABSANZ International Scholarship. Learn more about the scholarship opportunity and to submit your application today: absanz.org.au/index.cfm?disp…

The IFBA is excited to announce the publication of a new children’s book “Germs Goodbye”, written by Aggrey Wekesa Barasa, a student currently enrolled in MMUST’s BSc Biosafety & Biosecurity program neration of scientists and global citizens. internationalbiosafety.org/mmust-welcomes…

IFBA Welcomes UK Biosafety Association The International Federation of Biosafety Associations is pleased to welcome the ISTR UK Biosafety Association (UKBSA - istr.org.uk/groups/UKBSA) to its growing network of Member Biosafety Associations.

The IFBA is inviting applications for a NuAire funded grant to cover examination fees towards obtaining the IFBA’s Professional Certification in Biosafety Cabinet Selection, Installation and Safe Use. Download here: internationalbiosafety.org/who-we-are/spo… a copy of the grant application form.

The Global Voices Conference held January 22-24, 2025 in Arusha, Tanzania, has concluded with great success. internationalbiosafety.org/the-global-voi…