Dionysis Vourtsis

President of Hellenic Biosafety Society

Athens, Greece

Fields of interest: biosafety, biosecurity,

• Enhance Biosafety and Biosecurity in the Balkan region, because resources, specific education and safety culture are limited and there is a lack of full understanding of how biological hazards are assessed

•Exchange ideas and cooperate on the common Biosafety and Biosecurity issues (humans and animals) in our region.

•Create educational programs for biosafety officers (biorisk management advisors) and laboratory personnel, as there is a need to create awareness about the biological risks