BSAA is hosting a two-session Brown Bag discussion on Institutional Review Entities (IREs) and their critical role in overseeing Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC). These sessions will provide a collaborative forum for members to engage in open discussion and gain insights into best practices for IRE operations.

1. Session 1: Understanding IREs
    

Date & Time: March 11, 2025  12:00 – 1:00 PM ET
 

Discussion Topics:

1. What are IREs, and how should they be structured?
2. Membership requirements and expertise needed
3. Research types assessed by IREs
4. Best practices for IRE implementation
5. Regulatory and guidance frameworks (e.g., U.S. Government DURC policies)
6. Critical Resources from Federal Agencies
7. Regulatory Resources:

1. 1. 1. U.S. Government Policy for Oversight of Dual Use Research of Concern and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential (DURC/PEPP Policy) (2024)
         https://aspr.hhs.gov/S3/Documents/USG-Policy-for-Oversight-of-DURC-and-PEPP-May2024-508.pdf

1. 1. 2. Implementation Guidance for the U.S. Government Policy on DURC and PEPP (2024)
         https://aspr.hhs.gov/S3/Documents/USG-DURC-PEPP-Implementation-Guidance-May2024-508.pdf

1. 1. 3. NIH Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) Policy (2012)
         https://osp.od.nih.gov/biotechnology/dual-use-research-of-concern/

1. 1. 4. U.S. Department of Agriculture DURC Policy (2015)
         https://www.usda.gov/topics/biotechnology/dual-use-research-concern

1. 1. 5. NIH Notice: Implementation of the U.S. Government Policy for Oversight of DURC and PEPP for NIH-Funded Research (2025)
         https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-25-061.html

1. 1. 6. National Science Advisory Board for Biosecurity (NSABB) Reports
         https://osp.od.nih.gov/biotechnology/national-science-advisory-board-for-biosecurity-nsabb/