Cycle of debates – 2018

Theme: “Biodefence and Global health” Summary:  The term Biodefense includes a set of actions aimed at protecting the population and the agricultural and natural resources against biological threats, such as emerging diseases, bioterrorism, biosafety and bioprotection failures, production of biological weapons. What are the threats to global health and the corresponding…

Theme: “Health safety and response to CBRN Emergencies” Date: May 24th 2018, 8:30 am Venue: Auditorium at Fiocruz Brasília Lecturers: Rodrigo Frutuoso, Emergency Response Coordinator of the Department of Disaster Surveillance (Vigidesastres) of the Ministry of Health Danilo Nery Coelho, Intelligence Officer and Coordinator of Sensitive Technologies and Biodefense, Department of…

Theme: “Synthetic Biology in Dual Perspective: conquests and threats to global health" Summary: Advances in synthetic biology are controversial topics for health security. A key aspect of this debate refers to the scientific research of dual use, those whose results can be used for good or for evil of mankind.…

Theme: “The malaise in the international migration” Summary: Currently, about 21 million people have moved from their countries of origin for reasons of wars or ethnic, religious and political conflicts, or in search of better living conditions. The construction of migratory policies consistent with the principles of human rights goes…