Iris Magne

Iris Magne serves as a Research Assistant at London Metropolitan University's School of Human Sciences and is affiliated with the London Met Biological Security Research Centre (BSRC). She concurrently pursues doctoral studies at King's Russia Institute, King's College London.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor in History and International Relations from King's College London
• MSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

Her interdisciplinary research bridges life sciences and social sciences, focusing on biosecurity education frameworks and authoritarian vaccine diplomacy. As lead for the International Biological Security Education Network (IBSEN) project funded by the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust, she develops educational initiatives to address dual-use research risks among life scientists. Her work emphasizes practical applications in global health security and international policy contexts.

Iris collaborates with international institutions including Columbia University and the University of Helsinki on biosecurity research initiatives. Her role involves establishing foundational structures for the IBSEN network while advancing her doctoral research on geopolitical dimensions of vaccine distribution.