Programs

We offer a variety of programs to help students get their start in biosecurity.

Technical Research

Work with a small team under expert mentor guidance to complete biosecurity related projects, sharing your work within the WBI professional network.

Policy Development

Dive into biosecurity policy with the aid from WBI mentors, ultimately working towards publication of your ideas.

Paper Reading Group

Stay informed by joining the weekly reading group, reading and discussing important biosecurity papers with peers.

Technical Research

An overview of rapid testing technologies

Reading papers related to rapid testing technologies and summarizing the findings.

Breadth-based sampling

Breath-based sampling of volatile organic compounds for diagnostics.

Novel filter materials for next-gen PPE

Finding papers relevant to PPE (personal protective equipment) and summarizing the findings.

Air sampling in the built environment

Sampling and analysis of air to detect pathogens

Chlorine dioxide decontamination

Highly effective at neutralizing COVID-19 virus.

Antiviral surfaces

There have been a lot of articles made recently on this subject, being able to understand this area would greatly improve our understanding of how to prevent the spread of disease.

Policy Development

Research on Dual Use Resarch Policies in the UW System

Research on how dual-use research is being regulated in UW systems.

Research on Dual Use Resarch Policies within the US and Canada

Research on how dual-use research is being regulated in the US and Canada.

International Dual Use Research Policies Research

Research on how dual-use research is being regulated in the US or any other country. We are accepting research proposals and will work with you to find a project that is a good fit for you.

Science Communication Project on Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC)

We have a list of scientific papers that need to be distilled and are looking for individuals that will create effective communication pieces for them. We are accepting research proposals and will work with you to find a project that is a good fit for you.