- All
- Activities
- ICT Chapter
- International
- KP Chapter
- Punjab Chapter
- Sindh Chapter
- Updates
DURC: Bridging Biosafety and Biosecurity Gaps
One Day Workshop on ” ” jointly organized by Pakistan Biological Safety Association (PBSA) and Medical Lab. Technologists Association of Pakistan (MLTAP) at PMAS Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi on 24-09-2024. Faculty members, M.Phil, Ph.D Scholars, students form various departments actively participated in workshop and Hands on Training. Dr. Aayesha Riaz Bio Safety Officer AAU highlight
Capacity Building of Lab. Staff, Students and Professionals on Biosafety and Biosecurity
One Day Workshop on “Capacity Building of Lab. Staff, Students and Professionals on Biosafety and Biosecurity” jointly organized by Pakistan Biological Safety Association (PBSA), Medical Lab. Technologists Association of Pakistan (MLTAP) and Virtual University of Pakistan at Rawalpindi Campus on 23-09-2024. Faculty members, students form VUP, UAAR, University of Haripur and Govt. College Asghar Mall
A-PBA Announces its 18th Annual Biorisk Conference to be held in Pakistan
The 17th Asia-Pacific Biosafety Association (A-PBA) Annual Biorisk Conference took place from September 3rd to 6th, 2024, in Manila, Philippines, bringing together experts and practitioners in the field for a series of engaging events, discussions, and presentations. As the conference wrapped up, an exciting announcement was made: the next Annual Biorisk Conference will be hosted
Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Anwar Nasim
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Anwar Nasim, a distinguished leader in the scientific community and a revered member of our organization. As the Patron in Chief of PBSA, Dr. Anwar was instrumental in founding the association and shaping its vision. Dr. Anwar’s outstanding contributions to molecular biology and genetics, along with
Science Diplomacy and Biosecurity Workshop in Trieste, Italy
Dr. Muhammad Zohaib, Manager Biosafety and Research, Aga Khan University and Former Chapter Head Sindh PBSA contributed his expertise at the Science Diplomacy and Biosecurity Workshop in Trieste, Italy, from March 4th to 8th, 2024. This event, spearheaded by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB), the Biological Weapons Convention Implementation Support Unit
Awareness Session on Agriculture Biosafety and Climate Change at KIBGE, UoK
On July 23, 2024, an awareness session on “Agriculture Biosafety and Climate Change: A Step towards Safe Environment” was held at Dr. A.Q. Khan Institute of Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (KIBGE), University of Karachi (UoK). The event started with an address by Prof. Dr. Saddia Galani who welcomed the participants and speakers and thanked them
ASM Microbe 2024
We are delighted to share highlights from our participation in ASM Microbe 2024, held in Atlanta, USA, where we had the privilege of representing Pakistan and showcasing our research on an international stage. The conference, attended by over 5,000 experts from around the globe, reaffirmed its status as a premier gathering in the field of
Biosecurity and Biosafety Workshop at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Peshawar
On June 12, 2024, a workshop was organized by the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Peshawar, in collaboration with the Pakistan Biological Safety Association (PBSA). This event convened over 200 attendees, comprising a diverse spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate students alongside esteemed faculty members. It served as a source of enhancing knowledge, providing invaluable training
One-day Hands-on Workshop at Dow Institute of Medical Technology, DUHS
Keeping in mind the importance of promoting biosafety practices in diagnostic and research laboratories, a one-day workshop entitled “Bench to Bedside: Biosafety Best Practices for Healthcare Professionals” was held on June 8, 2024. The event was organized by the Dow Institute of Medical Technology, Dow University of Health Sciences (DUHS), in collaboration with the Pakistan
Capacity Building of Medical Lab Professionals on Biosafety and Biosecurity
On May 14, 2024, a one-day hands-on workshop titled “Capacity Building of Medical Lab Professionals on Biosafety and Biosecurity” was successfully organized by the Pakistan Biological Safety Association (PBSA), Superior University, Lahore, and Medical Lab Technologists Association of Pakistan (MLTAP). This workshop aimed to enhance the knowledge and skills of medical lab professionals in biosafety
Responsible Conduct in Genomic Sciences, Islamabad
The NIH-Fogarty International Center (FIC), in partnership with the Pakistan Biological Safety Association (PBSA), and Chrome Biorisk Management LLC, conducted a 5-day workshop on “Responsible Conduct in Genomic Sciences” in Islamabad, Pakistan. The workshop took place from May 6-10, 2024, and its purpose was to equip scientists, and research and public health organizations in Pakistan











