Securing Biotechnology Research and Innovation Across Central Asia
Health Security Partners (HSP), in partnership with the International Science and Technology Center (ISTC), conducted a three-day workshop on Securing Biotechnology Research and Innovation Pipelines in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from August 10–12, 2026. The workshop brought together 36 participants from academic and industry institutions across the three countries.
Through interactive discussions and exercises led by national and international subject matter experts, participants explored practical approaches to identifying and protecting critical research assets, strengthening Know Your Collaborator (KYC) and due diligence practices, managing risks in international research collaborations, and improving institutional data-sharing processes. Participants also began developing institution-specific SOPs that they will continue to refine following the workshop. The workshop taught participants to identify and mitigate risks across the biotechnology research and innovation lifecycle while supporting secure, responsible, and sustainable biotechnology research and collaboration across the region.
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