The programme was held in May 2014 in collaboration with the Regional Office and WHO country office in Saudi Arabia. The programme aimed at training of trainers on Biorisk Management (BRM) to spread the culture of sound BRM practices that is based on the key principles of biorisk assessment, risk mitigation under a performance based biorisk management system.
The programme included a module on responsible life sciences research for global health security. Participants also learned to practice using a systematic method of biorisk assessment. They gained skills in adult learning techniques, principals and theories to effectively design, develop and deliver effective trainings to peer colleagues in the field of biosafety, and laboratory biosecurity. This training is part of the BRM five years strategic framework from 2012 to 2016 for enhancing laboratory capacity in the area of biorisk management.
Related links
Biorisk Management Advanced Trainer Programme (BRM ATP)
Laboratory Biorisk Management: Strategic Framework for Action 2012–2016
Regional status report on blood safety and availability, 2016
Strategic framework for strengthening health laboratory services 2016–2020 
Strategic framework for blood safety and availability 2016–2025