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NAVIGATING TOWARDS A RESPONSIBLE FUTURE WITH SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY

The iGEM community works with incredibly powerful technology to address some of
the world’s greatest problems. We think it’s essential for synthetic biologists
to think beyond their lab work, anticipating the impacts of their projects,
assessing biosafety and biosecurity risks, dealing with dual use, building
skills in stakeholder engagement, and otherwise embodying a culture of
responsibility. This culture is cultivated by iGEM’s Responsibility Program
which involves a range of efforts in risk management, education, field-building,
research, and leadership.

SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY IS SHAPING THE FUTURE.

WHAT KIND OF FUTURE DO YOU WANT TO CREATE?

WHAT KIND OF CHALLENGES DO YOU WANT TO SOLVE?

DO OTHER PEOPLE WANT THAT FUTURE AS WELL?

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THE RESPONSIBILITY CONFERENCE 2.0 REPORT IS NOW AVAILABLE!



The Responsibility Conference 2.0 brought together 150 representatives from
international organizations, leading thinkers, and key practitioners, to discuss
these key questions: as synthetic biology develops, what kind of future do we
want to create? Do other people want this future as well?

Learn MoreConference Report

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HOW WILL SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY IMPACT OUR GLOBAL CHALLENGES?

GLOBAL HEALTH

Will we design new vaccines and diagnostics or worsen antimicrobial resistance?

POVERTY

Will we strengthen local bioeconomies or reinforce today's global inequalities?

CLIMATE CHANGE

Will we develop sustainable manufacturing or destroy habitats to fuel our
bioreactors?

BIODIVERSITY

Will we genetically rescue endangered animals or create new invasive species?


WITH THE POWER TO SHAPE THE FUTURE, HOW WILL YOU CONSIDER YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
TO…

YOUR TEAM MEMBERS AND COLLABORATORS

COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS

SOCIETY AND THE FUTURE

THE ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER SPECIES

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OUR RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMS

Going beyond the lab to consider questions of responsibility isn’t easy, and
probably no one has taught you how to do this. We’re here to help!




GUIDANCE FOR IGEM TEAMS

How will you practice responsible synthetic biology? Check out guidance from our
team to help you understand issues like project design, risk groups, and human
subjects research.

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HUMAN PRACTICES

Every team needs to think deeply and creatively about whether their project is
responsible and good for the world.

Human Practices is not any specific activity or set of activities. While the
most successful iGEM teams will engage with Human Practices issues throughout
their project lifecycle, this engagement can take many shapes, reflecting the
diverse contexts and intentions of iGEM projects.

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SAFETY & SECURITY

We believe that identifying and managing risks from this technology is
everyone's responsibility. As part of that responsibility, teams are expected to
use Safety Forms to provide iGEM HQ with regular updates about how they are
addressing biosafety and biosecurity in their projects.

PROJECT SAFETY FORM

Every iGEM team must submit a Project Safety Form by the relevant deadlines.
Teams cannot qualify for medals and awards until their safety form has been
approved.

CHECK-IN FORM

Get permission before working with any organism, part, or activity that is not
on the White List. You may submit Check In Forms at any time until the jamboree.

ANIMAL USE FORM

Get permission before working with animals or samples from animals (the policy
covers vertebrates, like rats or fish, and some invertebrates, like octopus and
bees)

Safety Policies provide further clarification on the use of specific
technologies in the iGEM Competition.

RELEASE BEYOND CONTAINMENT



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NO HUMAN EXPERIMENTATION



ANIMAL USE



HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH



ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE



GENE DRIVES



CORONAVIRUS



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