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Bio-Safety & Bio-Security Centre

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Overview

Established in October 2015, the Bio-Safety & Bio-Security Centre forms a unique platform for studies and research projects related to the preservation of human health and the environment. The mission of the Centre is to strengthen national security by reducing the risks posed by misuse of life sciences, epidemics, and other destabilizing events, and to improve the nation’s resilience in the face of such events through excellence in training, education & research of advanced biotechnology. We provide expertise in the fields of microbiology, virology, molecular biology, environmental health and safety, and risk assessment and management. The Centre offers specialised laboratory testing services for various types of specimens, and facilitates technology transfer, education, training and capacity building for local and regional institutions.

 

Our Services

  • Routine analyses
  • Molecular detection of pathogens (viruses, bacteria, fungi, etc.) in various types of samples: water, sludge, food, cosmetics, plants, and clinical (human and animal) samples.
  • Qualitative and quantitative approach for the detection of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in food and feed samples. In addition to targeting selected authorized and unauthorized GM events in maize, soya, and rice-containing products.
  • Identification of food fraud using the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technique, in addition to conducting Halal test to detect pork derivatives in food and cosmetics.
  • Studying the antiviral efficacy of disinfectants, disinfecting devices and technologies, in addition to natural extracts from plants and biofertilizers, using virus-culturing method.
  • Providing consultations and conducting technical studies in the field of molecular biology and microbial assessment such as enzyme activities, gene expression, sequencing, seroprevalence study, DNA fingerprinting for plants and seed, and others.
  • Specialised research on zoonotic (infectious) diseases, and capacity building activities.
  • Technical & Social Research
  • Plays an active role in policymaking and legislation development related to CBRN risk mitigation.
  • Advocates a networked approach that fosters robust partnerships and collaborations in the face of the threats of a networked world.
  • Provides a space for sharing knowledge, ideas, and expertise across borders and disciplines.
  • Capacity Building & Technical Support
  • Design and deliver training programs tailored to the needs and operational context of local beneficiaries
  • A training provider of internationally-accredited programs across the CBRN field
  • Develops and adopts innovative approaches to training and engaging, gamified methods suitable for adult learning environments
  • Professional Development
  • Fosters a mindset of security through the development of tailor-made long-term organizational, national, and regional programs
  • Indigenizes security programs to local and regional audiences to ensure proper execution, impact, and sustainability
  • Utilizes existing regional resources and expertise
  • Biological and chemical (Bio-Chem) risk assessment studies
 

Accreditation & Certification

The Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Office within the Bio-Safety & Bio-Security Centre provides training services that are verified by Lloyds Register according to ISO 29993 “Learning Services Outside Formal Education — Service Requirements”.

 

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Our Divisions

Health & Molecular Sciences Division

The Health & Molecular Sciences Division conducts collaborative research addressing human and environmental health and safety. We deliver quantitative and qualitative analyses to address health issues, focusing on the prevalence of antibiotic-resistant elements in diverse water sources, including reclaimed water for crop irrigation. We evaluate the risks associated with genetically modified food and feed in local markets, alongside the efficacy of vaccines in the Ministry of Health's National Vaccination Programme.

Biological-Chemical Safety & Security Services Division

Our division hosts and manages the MENA Bio-Chem COMPASS online platform. This platform facilitates a collaborative community, allowing the exchange of training materials and resources across the MENA region. Our emphasis is on promoting safety and risk prevention within laboratory and research settings. We are dedicated to technology transfer, training, and capacity building within local and regional institutions. Our approach encompasses both theoretical and practical learning, delivered through on-site and distance training. Thus, we play a vital role in the development and enhancement of biorisk management systems within national and regional research laboratories, diagnostic, and academic institutions.

Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear Office

With a mission of promoting scientific and technical collaboration in the chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) field, the CBRN Office focuses its operations on three primary areas of work: research, capacity building, and awareness raising. Through the development, facilitation, and implementation of impactful programming, the CBRN Office works with national, regional, and international partners from government and non-governmental organisations to promote research and best practices in CBRN risk mitigation.

Publications

Enhancing sustainable solutions for food security in Jordan: using bacterial biofertilizer to promote plant growth and crop yield

19 June 2025

Transboundary determinants of avian zoonotic infectious diseases: challenges for strengthening research capacity and connecting surveillance networks

19 June 2025

Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 specific IgG antibodies among a scientific community in Jordan during the second pandemic wave

19 June 2025
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