Unique U.S.-Russian Relationship in Biological Science and Biotechnology

Recent Experience and Future Directions

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• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Year: 2013
• Edition: 0
• eBook ISBN:
  9780309269841
• Topic: Biological Sciences
• Index: Biological Sciences

In the fall of 2010, the U.S. National Academies (consisting of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Academy of Engineering, and the Institute of Medicine) and the Russian Academy of Sciences (in cooperation with the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences and the Russian Academy of Agricultural Sciences) initiated a joint study of U.S.-Russian bilateral engagement in the biological sciences and biotechnology (hereinafter collectively referred to as bioengagement). The U.S. Department of State and the Russian Academy of Sciences provided support for the study. The academies established a joint committee of 12 leading scientists from the two countries to assess bioengagement activities since 1996 and to provide recommendations as to collaborative efforts in the near future. The Unique U.S.-Russian Relationship in Biological Science and Biotechnology: Recent Experience and Future Directions summarizes the principal conclusions and recommendations of the study.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Table of Contents
• Summary
• Introduction
• 1 Importance of U.S.-Russian Bioengagement
• 2 Ensuring Appropriate Use of Biological Assets
• 3 Advancing the Frontiers of Biological Research
• 4 Application of Science in the Public and Private Sectors
• 5 Programs with Regional and Global Reaches
• 6 Impacts of Bilateral Programs and Projects
• 7 Impediments in Carrying Out Approved and Funded Collaborative Projects
• 8 Lessons Learned
• 9 Strategies and Coordination
• 10 Recommendations for Future Bioengagement
• Appendix A Available Resources
• Appendix B Examples of U.S.-Russian Agreements of Special Relevance for Bioengagement
• Appendix C Activities in Bioengagement of Selected U.S. Government Departments and Agencies
• Appendix D Interest of Selected Russian Research Institutions with Active Bioengagement Programs
• Appendix E Activities of Other Organizations
• Appendix F Other Topics of Interest