Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Biorisk Management
This online introductory seminar explores the opportunities, challenges, and risks of using artificial intelligence in biorisk management. Participants will consider potential applications in biosafety and biosecurity, limitations, and the importance of human expertise and oversight.
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Stefan Wagener
Dr. Stefan Wagener is a leading international expert in biorisk management with more than 30 years of experience. He has managed Level 3 and Level 4 human and animal health laboratories, provided technical expertise to WHO, Global Affairs Canada, and international space agencies, and held senior executive positions with the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and the Canadian Grain Commission.
He chaired the workshops that developed the first international biorisk management standard, which later evolved into ISO 35001, and is internationally recognized as the originator of the biorisk management concept. Stefan Wagener is a recipient of the Everett Hanel, Jr. Presidential Award, a past president of ABSA, and a Fellow of Germany’s Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.Educational qualifications
- Ph.D. in Microbiology, Germany.
- M.Sc. in Microbiology, Germany
Current Positions:
- CEO, BRMI
- Executive Director, Biorisk Institute
- Board Member, CABS
Experience relevant to workshop
- Developer of Biorisk-AI (https://www.biorisk.ai)
- International course developer and instructor on AI for biorisk management (https://bioriskinternational.com/courses-ai-biorisk)
- International speaker and expert on laboratory AI governance and security