PBSA

Pakistan Biological Safety Association - PBSA

The Pakistan Biological Safety Association Is A Non-Profit, Non-Governmental Professional Organization Dedicated To The Provision Of Comprehensive Knowledge Related To Biosafety Issues In Pakistan.

Pakistan has entered an era of increased scientific research with advancements in biological research. Work with infectious agents in public and private research sectors, diagnostic laboratories and animal care and research facilities has expanded many folds.

Fresh infectious agents with epidemic potentials are rapidly emerging globally. For these reasons, it becomes increasingly important that a national body is formulated that would guide the institution/organizations and individual laboratory directors on issues such as biological risk assessment, the capability of equipment facilities and use of personal protection gears.

Application of this knowledge and use of appropriate techniques and equipment will enable the microbiological and bio-medical community to prevent personal, laboratory and environmental exposure to potentially infectious agents or biohazards.

The basic concept behind the idea is to promote biosafety as a scientific discipline and serve the initial and growing needs of biosafety in Pakistan where it is still in its infancy. In view of the above needs, Pakistan Biological Safety Association was announced on March 29, 2008.