On January 29, 2026, from 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM ET (11:00 AM– 12:15 PM CT), NIH and the Southern Biosafety Association will be co-hosting a 4th virtual listening session to continue to advance efforts to modernize and strengthen biosafety oversight.
The meeting is free and open to the public. Registration is required if planning to make an oral statement at the listening session. Those planning to only view the listening session are kindly requested, but not required, to register. Priority speaking slots will be given to participants located in Region 4 of NIH’s stakeholder map. More information about the goals of the listening session, as well as a draft agenda, webcast information, and registration information can be found on the meeting page of the OSP Website.
As a reminder, the previously announced 3rd virtual listening session will be taking place on January 15, 2026, from 1:00 – 2:15 PM ET (12:00 – 1:15 PM CT). Additional information about this listening session, including registration information, can be found on the meeting page of the OSP Website.
For additional information on NIH’s Biosafety Modernization Initiative, including how you can provide on-demand ideas and comments, please visit here.
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