We are pleased to announce a Call for Papers for a Special Issue on Biosafety, Biosecurity, and Biohazard Management in the journal Innovative Biosystems and Bioengineering. This special issue aims to bring together cutting-edge research, reviews, and practical insights on enhancing biosafety and biosecurity protocols across the medical, pharmaceutical, and biotechnological sectors.
Scope of the Special Issue
This special issue seeks to publish high-quality original research, review articles, case studies, and practical applications addressing the following topics:
- Biosafety and Biosecurity Protocols: Current practices, challenges, and innovations in the management of biohazards in research, healthcare, and biotechnology industries.
- Biohazards and Safety of Pharmaceutical and Biotechnological Products: research of biological agents that constitute biohazards, as well as assessment of pharmaceutical and biotechnological products safety for humans and the environment.
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation: Techniques for evaluating and reducing risks associated with biological agents, including emerging pathogens and genetic modifications.
- Regulatory and Ethical Aspects: Legal, ethical, and regulatory considerations in biosafety, biosecurity, and bioterrorism.
- Laboratory and Field Biosecurity: Best practices for maintaining biosecurity in laboratory settings and field research.
- Biotechnology and Biobusiness: The role of biotechnology in enhancing biosafety and biosecurity measures in industrial and pharmaceutical applications.
- Education and Training in Biosafety: Strategies for enhancing education and training programs to improve biosafety practices and awareness.
- International Collaboration on Biohazard Management: Global initiatives and case studies on international biosafety protocols and biosecurity strategies.
We encourage submissions that present novel insights, empirical data, and interdisciplinary approaches to the field.
Submission Deadline: February, 28, 2025
Acceptance Notification: April, 1, 2025
