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Biosafety Institute for Genetically Modified
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David Lambert

Lambert Named BIGMAP Distinguished Fellow

The Biosafety Institute for Genetically Modified Agricultural Products (BIGMAP) named David Lambert as a Distinguished Fellow effective January 1, 2009. Lambert is a nationally recognized leader in global food security. Read more.

 

Date Set for 2010 BIGMAP Symposium

The Seventh Annual BIGMAP symposium "Food, Feed, and Fuel for the World: Seed and Biotechnology" is scheduled for April 27-28, 2010, at the Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in Ames, Iowa. For more information, or for a registration form visit http:/www.ucs.iastate.edu/mnet/bigmap/home.html

ISU/IICA Signing Ceremony

 

The Seed Science Center and IICA signed a general agreement during the World Food Prize Symposium in October.

Seed Science Center and IICA Sign General Agreement

In a special ceremony held October 15 during the 2009 World Food Prize Symposium, the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the Seed Science Center at Iowa State University signed a general agreement to promote joint actions for the sustainable development of the agricultural sector and rural communities of the Americas. Read more.

“This collaboration between the IICA development organization and the Iowa State University Seed Science Center is one that holds tremendous promise for the future. We believe it will greatly aid in ensuring food security in Latin America and the Caribbean, and hopefully will serve as a model for other regional organizations throughout the world.”—USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services Burnham “Bud” Philbrook, Seed Science Center/IICA signing ceremony


The Biosafety Institute for Genetically Modified Agricultural Products (BIGMAP) is the first institute of its kind in the nation. BIGMAP was established in 2004 as an independent, science-based institute to help provide guidance to the public and policy makers on genetically modified agricultural products. As part of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the institute develops tools and methodologies to analyze the risks and benefits of genetically modified plant and animal products and to provide strategies for mitigating the risks to safeguard consumers and the environment.

News & Events

Delegation Paves Way for Future Collaborations Read more.

Scientists Facilitate SADC Regional Variety Release Catalogue Workshop Read more.

Prabhu PingaliSixth BIGMAP Symposium Focused
on Food and Fuel Crops

Over 130 individuals attended the Sixth Annual BIGMAPsymposium titled “Food and Fuel Crops: Issues, Policies, and Regulation.” Prabhu Pingali, deputy director for agriculture development for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Josette Lewis, USAID, were among the featured speakers at the event held April 21 and 22, 2009, in Ames.vj maheswari

Borlaug Fellow Faciliates Seminar
on GM Crops

Former Borlaug Fellow and Seed Science Center visiting scientist V.L. Maheswari organized a national seminar titled "Genetically Modified Crops: Status, Issues, and Awareness," at North Maharashtra University in Jalgaon, India, in January. Read more.

james okeno

BIGMAP Policy Associate Speaks at Biotech Congress in Kenya. Read more.

Seed Science Center, BIGMAP Expansion Dedication Held October 14

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BIGMAP, CABI Sign
Agreement to Develop Compendium

On April 22, 2008, BIGMAP and representatives from CAB International (CABI) signed an agreement to begin development of a compendium onCABI agreement GM agriculture and biosafety. Read more.