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International Union of Microbiological Societies (IUMS)

IUMS is one of the 29 members of the Scientific Unions of the International Council of Science (ICSU). It seeks to promote the study of microbilogical sciences internationally while fostering open exchange of information for the welfare and advancement of human kind. The organization emphasizes the ethical conduct of research and training, particularly in biosecurity and biosafety. To this end, the organization encourages all its members to adopt or develop a code of ethics.

Website: http://www.iums.org/

Code of Ethics: IUMS Code of Ethics against Misuse of Scientific Knowledge, Research and Resources

Presented to the IUMS General Assembly 7/27/05 – Revised 9/30/2005 and 11/4/2005 and approved by the EB 28 April 2006. Discussed and adopted by the General Assembly 8/10/2008.

March 30, 2011
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