Bio-Responsibility Future Leaders Programme
The Bio-Responsibility Future Leaders Programme (BFLP) is a year-long, part-time training programme focused on building the future leaders to promote safe, secure and responsible research and innovation in life sciences in India. The programme is run by the Centre for Society and Policy, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. The programme strives to create national capacity at the intersection of life sciences, security, and policy by training and supporting emerging leaders through interactive workshops, seminars, and high-level policy engagements.
Scope of the Programme
The programme defines bio-responsibility as a set of practices to ensure safe, secure and responsible use of life science research. The topics covered under this programme include (but not limited to) risks associated with AI-Biology interface, synthetic biology, neurotechnology, human augmentation, cyber-biosecurity, dual-use research, gain-of-function research, permafrost-associated pathogens, etc.
Over time, the programme will expand into a broader network of trained professionals. This network will strive to understand the technical and policy intricacies to develop policy solutions towards achieving holistic bio-responsibility without impeding innovation.
BFLP First Cohort
