Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC)

The University of Wisconsin–Madison is subject to the United States Government Policy for Oversight of Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC) and Pathogens with Enhanced Potential (PEPP). This policy addresses oversight of research on biological agents and toxins that, when enhanced, have the potential to pose risks to public health, agriculture, food security, economic security, or national security. As a result, the University of Wisconsin–Madison must review all research potentially subject to the policy to determine whether it meets the criteria outlined for Category 1 (DURC) or Category 2 (PEPP).

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Contact: Institutional Contact for Dual Use Research or DURC compliance specialist