Research Policy Analysis and Coordination
Guidance on Purchasing Gene Synthesis Equipment or Products in Compliance with AB 1963
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Agnes Balla at Agnes.Balla@ucop.edu or (510) 987-9987
Guidance on Purchasing Gene Synthesis Equipment or Products Link
RPAC Memo 23-02This memo informs the research community about Assembly Bill (AB) 1963 and provides guidance on purchasing gene synthesis equipment/products from gene synthesis providers.
UC Policy on Dual Use Research of Concern PDF
Effective September 24, 2015This Policy is intended to preserve the benefits of life sciences DURC while implementing measures to mitigate the risk that the output of such research could be used for harmful purposes.
Screening Framework Guidance for Providers and Users of Synthetic Nucleic Acids Link
HHS Administration for Strategic Preparedness & ResponseThis guidance sets forth recommended baseline standards for gene synthesis providers and manufacturers of benchtop nucleic acid synthesis devices, and details best practices for customers of synthetic nucleic acids regarding screening orders for, and responsibly handling, sequences of concern.
OSTP Framework for Nucleic Acid Synthesis Screening PDF
April 2024This framework encourages providers of synthetic nucleic acids to implement comprehensive, scalable, and verifiable screening mechanisms and aims to help mitigate the potential for misuse of AI-enabled biotechnologies.
International Gene Synthesis Consortium (IGSC) Link
IGSC is an industry-led group of gene synthesis companies and organizations formed to design and apply a common protocol to screen both the sequences of synthetic gene orders and the customers who place them.
Harmonized Screening Protocol for Gene Sequence & Customer Screening to Promote Biosecurity PDF
This document outlines the standards and practices that the International Gene Synthesis Consortium (IGSC) gene synthesis members apply to prevent the misuse of synthetic genes.
Video: Guidance on Purchasing Gene Synthesis Equipment or Products in Compliance with AB 1963 Link
April 26, 2023This webinar provides an overview of AB 1963, how to comply with its requirements, and resources for compliance. The webinar applies to individuals in the research community who may be involved in purchasing gene synthesis equipment or products (e.g., researchers, lab managers, students, and procurement offices).
Smartsheet Dashboard: Gene Synthesis Suppliers Link
List of gene synthesis suppliers under AB 1963 and their status.
CSU Guidance on Purchasing Gene Synthesis Equipment or Products PDF
April 18, 2023This memo informs the California State University research community about Assembly Bill (AB) 1963 and provides guidance on purchasing gene synthesis equipment or gene synthesis products from gene synthesis providers.
FAQs on Export Control Compliance (ECAS) Link
Frequently Asked Questions on export control compliance, including Dual Use Research of Concern, from UCOP's Ethics, Compliance and Audit Services office.