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Biosafety Expert
(EXP)
last updated: 16 Mar 2022
Helmut Gaugitsch studied technical chemistry at the Technical University of Vienna, with graduation as PhD in biotechnology and food chemistry. He joined the Federal Environment Agency Austria in 1991 and worked on ecological risk assessment, monitoring and coexistence of genetically modified organisms (GMO) since. Presently he serves as Head of Unit Landuse & Biosafety at the Federal Environment Agency.
Main areas of work: Reviewing of European GMO notifications concerning the risk assessment and monitoring of GMOs, coordination and preparation of studies on environmental effects of GMOs, assistance development and implementation of national, regional and international Regulatory Frameworks for Biosafety, National Focal Point for the Cartagena Protocol, environmental effects of landuse, agriculture and forestry.
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Main areas of work: Reviewing of European GMO notifications concerning the risk assessment and monitoring of GMOs, coordination and preparation of studies on environmental effects of GMOs, assistance development and implementation of national, regional and international Regulatory Frameworks for Biosafety, National Focal Point for the Cartagena Protocol, environmental effects of landuse, agriculture and forestry.
Person:Dr. Helmut GaugitschUmweltbundesamt, Spittelauer Lände 5Vienna,
A 1090, AustriaPhone: +43 1 31304 ext 3133,Fax: +43 1 31304 ext 3700,Website: http://www.umweltbundesamt.at,
1963
- Austrian
Umweltbundesamt- Environment Agency Austria (EAA)
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Government agency (National/Federal)
Head of Scientific Management Biodiversity
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Scientific Management
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1991-01
Government agency (National/Federal)
Reviewing of EU GMO notifications concerning the risk assessment and monitoring of GMOs, coordination and preparation of studies on environmental effects of GMOs, assistance development and implementation of national, regional and international Regulatory Frameworks for Biosafety, National Focal Point for the Cartagena Protocol, environmental effects of landuse, agriculture and forestry
EN
- Bulgaria
- Cambodia
- Lithuania
- China
- Malta
- Croatia
Sandoz (Novartis) Research Institute Vienna
NOVARTIS INSTITUTES FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH GMBH & CO KG (NIBR VIENNA))
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Department of molecular immunology
EN
1989-01
1991-01
Private sector (business and industry)
Research in human moleclar immunology
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Dipl.Ing. in Technical Chemistry, Diploma Work on Soil microbial ecology
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Technical University Vienna
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1981-01
1986-01
PhD in Biotechnology
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Technical University Vienna
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1986-01
1989-01
B. Other professional qualifications
- Lecturer on environment and food issues at the University of Vienna
- Karl Landsteiner Scholarship award
- Chair of various EU, OECD and UN Working Groups on biosafety issues
- Biosafety systems development and implementation expertise
- Administrative procedures and enforcement
- LMO import/export and transboundary movement oversight
- Agricultural and rural development
- LMO monitoring for environmental impact
- Biosafety Clearing-House operations
- Biosafety legislation and regulation
- Biosafety policy
- Project management
- Public awareness & participation
- Co-existence rules/measures
- Risk assessment and risk management
- LMO decision-making
- Socio-economic considerations regarding LMOs
- LMO identification and documentation
- Sustainable development and biosafety
- H. Gaugitsch (2006): The impact of the OECD on the development of national/international risk/safety assessment frameworks. Environmental Biosafety Research, Vol 5, 219-222.
- Spök,A.; Gaugitsch,H.; Laffer,S.; Pauli,G.; Saito,H.; Sampson,H.; Sibanda,E.; Thomas,W.; van Hage,M. & Valenta,R. (2005): Suggestions for the Assessment of the Allergenic Potential of Genetically Modified Organisms. Int. Arch. Allergy Immunol. 137, 167-180.
- B. Jank & H. Gaugitsch (2001): Assessing the environmental impacts of transgenic plants. Trends in Biotechnol. 19(9), 371-372.
- Editor of Scientific Journal Environmental Science and Pollution Research
- Chair of OECD Working Group on Harmonization of regulatory Oversight in Biotechnology (2002-2206)
- Member of the Austrian GMO Advisory Committee and the Subcommitte on deliberate Release and Placing on the Market of GMOs (since 1995). Scientific Review of GMO notifications for deliberate release and plaving on the market
- Member of various expert committees/panels at the EU level, OECD and UN on GMO risk assessment and monitoring
- Other (German)
| Language | Level |
|---|---|
| English | excellent |
| French | good |
| Spanish | fair |
Nomination Type
Roster of Experts
Open-ended Online Expert Forum on RA&RM
Birth Place
Vienna
Other Publications
Complete List of publications will be sent by separate e-mail to the SCBD
Relevant Awards
Karl Landsteiner Scholarship award
- http://www.umweltbundesamt.at [ English ]
