International Federation of Biosafety Associations
The International Federation of Biosafety Associations (IFBA) is a global non-profit organization comprising regional and national biosafety associations. It is dedicated to advancing biosafety and biosecurity through a community of certified professionals, scientists, laboratory personnel, architects, engineers, academics, and policymakers. IFBA promotes global health security, offers professional certification, and organizes conferences, training, and mentorship programs to strengthen biosafety practices worldwide.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
medium (51-250)
International Federation of Biosafety Associations
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, North America
Products
Global directory of certified professionals
Online searchable listing of individuals holding professional certification in biorisk management for credential verification and practitioner lookup.
Biosafety Heroes awards program
Nomination-based awards recognizing individuals who have made notable contributions to biorisk management and capacity building.
Educational resource downloads and guidance packets
Published guidance documents and supplemental monographs on topics such as national biosafety strategy development and laboratory biosafety practice.
Scholarship and travel support programs
Programs providing conference registration, accommodation and travel support for participants from outside host countries to improve access to professional development.
Global directory of certified professionals
Online searchable listing of individuals holding professional certification in biorisk management for credential verification and practitioner lookup.
Biosafety Heroes awards program
Nomination-based awards recognizing individuals who have made notable contributions to biorisk management and capacity building.
Educational resource downloads and guidance packets
Published guidance documents and supplemental monographs on topics such as national biosafety strategy development and laboratory biosafety practice.
Scholarship and travel support programs
Programs providing conference registration, accommodation and travel support for participants from outside host countries to improve access to professional development.
Services
Design and administer credentialing exams and maintenance processes for biorisk management practitioners.
Modular training delivered via LMS and hands-on sessions covering laboratory biosafety, containment operations and regulatory topics.
Develop policy briefs and white papers and engage multisectoral stakeholders to integrate biosafety and biosecurity into national health security policies.
Coordinate committees and initiatives addressing gender and intersectional equity and accessibility of biosafety tools and resources.
Plan and deliver international and regional conferences, workshops and virtual summit events to support technical exchange, training and networking.
Curate and publish biosafety guidance, tools and links to international standards and manuals for reference and implementation.
Design and administer credentialing exams and maintenance processes for biorisk management practitioners.
Modular training delivered via LMS and hands-on sessions covering laboratory biosafety, containment operations and regulatory topics.
Develop policy briefs and white papers and engage multisectoral stakeholders to integrate biosafety and biosecurity into national health security policies.
Coordinate committees and initiatives addressing gender and intersectional equity and accessibility of biosafety tools and resources.
Plan and deliver international and regional conferences, workshops and virtual summit events to support technical exchange, training and networking.
Curate and publish biosafety guidance, tools and links to international standards and manuals for reference and implementation.
Expertise Areas
- Biorisk management and biosafety
- Professional certification and credentialing
- Biosafety training and curriculum development
- Biocontainment facility design and operations
Key Technologies
- Learning management systems (LMS)
- Virtual conferencing and webinar platforms
- Risk assessment tools and mobile applications
- Biosafety cabinet performance testing methods
News & Updates
A symposium held in Monterrey, Mexico, focusing on biosafety and biosecurity in the context of One Health, with discussions on emerging technologies, risk assessment, and global health security.
A virtual conference themed 'Biorisk Management: Building Global Resilience During and Post COVID-19 Pandemic', featuring international biosafety experts, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Conference in Manila, Philippines, in conjunction with the 7th BRAP Annual Convention and 5th International Forum, focusing on biosafety in the Asia-Pacific region.
European Biosafety Association's annual conference held in Romania, discussing biosafety practices and policies.
Australian and New Zealand biosafety professionals' conference with workshops, keynote speakers, and networking.
A hands-on training course on biosafety measures, facility design, and regulatory aspects, with an option to obtain IFBA certification.
A symposium held in Monterrey, Mexico, focusing on biosafety and biosecurity in the context of One Health, with discussions on emerging technologies, risk assessment, and global health security.
A virtual conference themed 'Biorisk Management: Building Global Resilience During and Post COVID-19 Pandemic', featuring international biosafety experts, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Conference in Manila, Philippines, in conjunction with the 7th BRAP Annual Convention and 5th International Forum, focusing on biosafety in the Asia-Pacific region.
European Biosafety Association's annual conference held in Romania, discussing biosafety practices and policies.
Australian and New Zealand biosafety professionals' conference with workshops, keynote speakers, and networking.
A hands-on training course on biosafety measures, facility design, and regulatory aspects, with an option to obtain IFBA certification.