AUTHOR=Oeschger Franziska M. , Jenal Ursula 

TITLE=Addressing the Misuse Potential of Life Science Research—Perspectives From a Bottom-Up Initiative in Switzerland

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology

VOLUME=6

YEAR=2018

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/bioengineering-and-biotechnology/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2018.00038

DOI=10.3389/fbioe.2018.00038

ISSN=2296-4185

ABSTRACT=<p>Codes of conduct have received wide attention as a bottom-up approach to foster responsibility for dual use aspects of life science research within the scientific community. In Switzerland, a series of discussion sessions led by the Swiss Academy of Sciences with over 40 representatives of most Swiss academic life science research institutions has revealed that while a formal code of conduct was considered too restrictive, a bottom-up approach toward awareness raising and education and demonstrating scientists' responsibility toward society was highly welcomed. Consequently, an informational brochure on “Misuse potential and biosecurity in life sciences research” was developed to provide material for further discussions and education.</p>