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Life Sciences and Biotechnology Program Area

This program area explores research from the molecular to the ecosystem level, emphasizing the design and engineering of biological systems. Our work focuses on the convergence of life sciences with engineering, computing, and materials science to drive innovation in public health, agriculture, and beyond.

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Magnified body's raw materials, stem cells

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Projects

Potential Research Priorities to Inform Readiness and Response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (H5N1): A Workshop

Workshop

Completed

Proposal Evaluation for Allocation of Supercomputing Time for the Study of Molecular Dynamics, Fifteenth Round

Other

Recently Completed

Cancer Engineering: The Convergence of Engineering and Health to Advance Cancer Research and Care: A Workshop

Workshop

In Progress

Formalizing Best Practices for Data Governance of Life Science Data in Central Asia

Educational/Outreach Activity

Recently Completed

Review of Draft Chapters of the Biodiversity and Climate Change Assessment

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Recently Completed

Biological Threats in the Age of Emerging Biotechnology – A Workshop Series

Workshop

In Progress

2024 Webinar Series: A Year of Communication

Seminar/Webinar/Lecture

In Formation

Assessing and Navigating Biosecurity Concerns and Benefits of Artificial Intelligence Use in the Life Sciences

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Recently Completed

Biotechnology Capabilities for National Security Needs--Leveraging Advances in Transdisciplinary Biotechnology

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Recently Completed

Biotechnology Cooperation for the U.S.- India Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology (iCET): A Workshop Series

Workshop

Recently Completed

Enhancing Biotechnology Innovation and Applications for National Security – Meetings of Experts

Meeting of Experts

In Progress

State-of-the-Science and the Future of Cumulative Impact Assessment

Consensus/Advisory Activity

Recently Completed

Scientific, Industry, Innovation, and Governance Landscape for Biotechnology Research and Development in the United States and India - A Virtual Workshop

Workshop

Completed

Communities, Climate Change, and Health Equity Workshop Series: Exploring flood adaptation strategies to support health equity

Workshop

Completed

Artificial Intelligence and Automated Laboratories for Biotechnology: Leveraging Opportunities and Mitigating Risks--A Workshop

Workshop

Completed
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