35+ Years of Global Leadership

Founded in 1990, the ISBR was established as the world’s first independent initiative to open communication lines within the biotechnology risk assessment community. Today, we remain the premier global society bridging scientific research, risk analysis, science communication, and regulatory policy.

The World’s Premier Biosafety Forum

Our flagship biennial ISBR Symposium (formerly the ISBGMO) brings together hundreds of delegates from over 40 countries – uniting public- and private-sector scientists, technology developers, environmental experts, and regulators to collaborate on global safety frameworks.

Evolving with Modern Innovation

We look beyond traditional boundaries to shape the future. ISBR actively leads the scientific dialogue on risk analysis frameworks for next-generation technologies, including gene editing, gene drives, and persistent engineered traits.

Launchpad for Peer-Reviewed Excellence

Through strategic publishing partnerships and the dedicated ISBR Hub, we champion high-impact, open-access research. We ensure that multidisciplinary science is accessible, peer-reviewed, and directly actionable for sound, fit-for-purpose regulatory decisions.

A truly international community

ISBR’s network spans researchers, regulators, and innovators from across the globe, fostering constructive engagement on some of the most important challenges in food systems, agriculture, public health, and environmental sustainability.