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Webinars Meet the Policymaker: National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology

July 29, 2025

ASM hosted a webinar with staff from the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) to discuss the commission’s recent report and policy recommendations for the future of biotechnology. The report recommends major U.S. investments in biomanufacturing infrastructure, biological data and the scientific workforce to maintain U.S. competitiveness and protect national security. NSCEB staff Keely Mui, Nathan Dinh and Sam Weiss Evans presented the report recommendations, moderated by ASM member Megan Damico.

ASM and the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) discuss the final Congressionally mandated NSCEB report and recommendations for biotechnology policies for the future.

 

Key Moments:

  • 14:53—Biological Data as a Strategic Resource.
  • 23:23—Protecting Against Harms of Biotechnology.
  • 28:08—Build the Biotechnology Workforce of the Future.
  • 46:08—Q&A.

Speakers:

  • Keely Mui, NSCEB staff.
  • Nathan Dinh, NSCEB staff.
  • Sam Weiss, NSCEB staff.
  • Megan Damico, Moderator, ASM member.

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