The New York Academy of Sciences will host ‘Dual Use Research: H5N1 Influenza Virus and Beyond’ where a panel of scientists, publishers, and legal experts to discuss controversial studies on the avian influenza virus. On February 2 from 6pm to 8pm, the Emerging Infectious Diseases & Microbiology Discussion Group of the New York Academy of Sciences presents Dual Use Research: H5N1 Influenza Virus and Beyond, a discussion between scientists, publishers, and legal experts that will explore the myriad issues surrounding the impending publication of these two studies and measures that will need to be undertaken to ensure the security of future such research. To weigh in on matters of censorship and public safety, W.