
What GeneConvene Does
Identifying and Addressing Key Questions
- Anticipate key questions that will need to be addressed
- Respond proactively, working with international experts to identify answers and solutions
Providing Technical Advice
- Scope scientific, regulatory and policy landscapes
- Support independent risk assessment
- Advise stakeholders on relevant issues and available resources
Strengthening Capacity + Sharing Information
- Provide technical training and information to scientists, regulators, policymakers and other stakeholders and publics
- Facilitate communication within and among stakeholder groups
GeneConvene Timeline
FNIH has been at the forefront of scientific developments in
genetic biocontrol technology since 2005
How GeneConvene Works
Partner with Stakeholders
Coordinate meaningful engagement and effective collaboration among stakeholders
Listen and Assess
Consider and take into account needs expressed by a wide range of stakeholders
Convene and Facilitate
Bring together experts with diverse knowledge and perspectives to enable broad exchange of ideas and address important issues
Aggregate and Analyze
Collect and synthesize information into accessible guidance and recommendations
Share and Advise
Disseminate understanding through publications, presentations, meetings and trainings
Informed and responsible decision-making on genetic biocontrol approaches.
As a neutral body, GeneConvene does not:
- Conduct research to develop, test or implement gene drive or other genetic biocontrol products;
- Fund such research directly or make decisions for funders;
- Monitor compliance with accepted guidelines and regulations by genetic biocontrol research and development programs;
- Participate in preparation or review of regulatory dossiers for genetic biocontrol products;
- Create policy or regulations governing the development or use of genetic biocontrol technologies; or
- Promote or advocate for specific genetic biocontrol products.
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Work with GeneConvene
The GeneConvene Global Collaborative works with a variety of stakeholders and collaborators to advance best practices and informed decision making for development of genetic biocontrol technologies to improve public health. Contact us to discuss supporting or engaging our team to identify and address key questions, provide technical advice, strengthen capacity and share information.
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