Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) Federal Policies
United States Government Policy for Oversight of DURC (2024)
- Includes a list of DURC agents/toxins
- Outlines criteria for research review and oversight
Describes DURC Institutional Review Entity (DURC-IRE) Committee composition and responsibilities
NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules
- Essential guidance for genetic research safety
- Complementary to DURC requirements
- Important for research involving engineered pathogens
Federation of American Scientists Biosecurity Education Portal
- DURC case studies
- Online training modules
Sites, Resources, and Conversations
Note: For more on DURC, see Cornell's Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) Policy Overview page.
Cornell Policies and Resources
Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
- Reviews research involving biological materials
- Coordinates with DURC review when applicable
- Biosafety requirements and guidelines
Environment, Health and Safety
- Laboratory safety resources
- Emergency response procedures
- Training requirements and schedules
Office of Sponsored Programs
- Proposal submission guidance
- Award management information
- Compliance requirements
Research Security Program
- Export control information
- International collaboration guidance
- Security requirements for sensitive research
Training Resources
DURC Training Module [TBD]
- Overview of DURC policies and requirements
- Case studies and examples
- Required for DURC research personnel
Biosafety and Biosecurity Training
- Laboratory safety procedures
- Proper handling of biological materials
- Required for laboratory personnel
Chemical Safety Training
- Laboratory safety procedures
- Proper handling of chemical materials
- Required for laboratory personnel
Laboratory Security Training
- Physical security requirements
- Access control procedures
- Material handling and transfer protocols
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
- Ethics in research
- Best practices for scientific integrity
- Required training for researchers
CDC Biosafety Guidelines
- Pathogen safety information
- Containment requirements
- Emergency response procedures
Federal Select Agent Program
- Registration requirements
- Security measures
- Transfer procedures