ISAAA and MABIC Announce 2026 Asian Short Course in Malaysia

Agricultural biotechnology holds immense potential to foster sustainable agriculture, but transforming lab breakthroughs into real-world solutions requires a seamless blend of robust R&D, science-based regulations, and effective communication. To ensure society reaps these benefits while minimizing risks, scientists, regulators, and policymakers must collaborate closely so that scientific advancements and regulatory practices evolve hand in hand. To bridge these fields, the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA), Inc., the Malaysian Biotechnology Information Centre (MABIC), and partners announce the 9th Asian Short Course on Agribiotechnology, Biosafety Regulation, and Communication (ASCA 2026), taking place from September 1–4, 2026, at Peterson Solutions in Klang, Selangor, Malaysia.

Organized through a strategic collaboration between ISAAA, Inc. and MABIC, ASCA is a premier capacity-building initiative designed to equip Asian biotech players with vital policy and regulatory expertise. This is particularly crucial for developing countries navigating resource constraints. Since its inception, ASCA has built a vibrant regional network, hosting successful programs across Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Thailand, and has empowered more than 250 participants to foster a unified, science-based voice that promotes biotech R&D, commercialization, and international trade.

Over four intensive days, ASCA2026 will focus on four core learning themes:

• The Frontier of Agricultural Biotechnology
• Navigating Global Regulatory Frameworks
• Genome Editing: Science, Policy, and Commercialization
• Public Engagement, Stewardship, and Strategic Communication

ASCA9 offers the insights and cross-disciplinary networking needed to drive innovation.

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