One of NIBSC’s key objectives is promote science-led policy making in the field of biological medicines and the Institute's scientists make a major contribution to a wide range of policy-making and regulatory bodies.  NIBSC scientists are widely consulted on issues of biological safety and efficacy and the Institute has a particularly close relationship with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and is the leading WHO laboratory for biological standardisation.  Many of the scientists are also members of key regulatory committees both nationally and internationally. 

 

The Institute also offers independent advice to manufacturers and the institute operates a transparent and auditable framework to assess potential conflicts of interest.

 

The Institute also arranges international workshops, discussion fora and scientific meetings focused on important, current issues in biological medicines.  Past topics have included clinical virology standards, influenza vaccine development and analytical methods for product development.  The Institute also offers training course such as the popular ‘Principles of Biological Standardisation’.

 

Details of upcoming training and other events can be found on the home page of our web-site.