* KNIH/ Division of Biosafety Evaluation and Control   IIntroduction The Division of Biosafety Evaluation and Control is responsible for performing national framework of biosafety management, and reviewing and coordinating all activities relating to living modified organisms (LMOs) derived from modern biotechnology and high dangerous pathogens and toxins.   Major responsibilities are; - Risk assessment of LMOs considering human health - Certification for biosafety level 3 and 4 facilities - Review of the experiments involving LMOs which require national approvals - Establishment of national guidelines relating to biosafety issues - Development of human risk assessment methods for LMOs and novel pathogens - Collaborations with Institute Biosafety Committee and other related Institutions - Serving as the focal points for data management of biosafety information - Training and education in biosafety practices & procedures in laboratory       194, Tongil-Lo, Eunpyung-Gu, Seoul, 122-701, Korea TEL : 82-2-357-2605~10, FAX : 82-2-357-0532 Copyright by KCDC. All Rights Reserved.