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The Board on Life Sciences is now incorporated in to the Life Sciences and Biotechnology Program Area (https://www.nationalacademies.org/units/CHPP-LSB-25-P-708)

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The Age of AI in the Life Sciences

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Our 2025 report recommends ways the United States can reap the benefits of artificial intelligence in the life sciences while minimizing risks that AI may be misused to develop harmful biological agents.

Apr 30, 2025

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New Report: Strategic Report on Research and Development in Biotechnology for Defense Innovation

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This report offers a strategic vision for connecting scientists and technologists to build on, leverage, and tailor advances at the intersection of AI/ML, automated experimentation, and biotechnology to drive innovation in defense-related biotechnologies.

Jan 6, 2025

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Charting a Future for Sequencing RNA and Its Modifications: Interactive Overview

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This digital resource highlights the key messages from the report, "Charting a Future for Sequencing RNA and Its Modifications."

Aug 26, 2024

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Strengthening Southeast Asian Academia and Industry Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Safety and Security - A Workshop

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

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Mirror Image Biology: Pushing the Envelope in Designing Biological Systems – A Workshop

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Promoting Safe and Secure Science Through a Regional Middle East and South Asia Biological Sciences Conference

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Strengthening Southeast Asian Academia and Industry Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Safety and Security - A Workshop

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

Mirror Image Biology: Pushing the Envelope in Designing Biological Systems – A Workshop

Promoting Safe and Secure Science Through a Regional Middle East and South Asia Biological Sciences Conference

Microplastics Webinar Series: Exploring exposure and related health effects

External Review of Environmental, Biosafety, and Biosecurity Considerations for Synthetic Cell Research and Development

Navigating the Benefits and Risks of Publishing Studies of In Silico Modeling and Computational Approaches of Biological Agents and Organisms – A Workshop

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Charting a Responsible Future in AI & Biosecurity: A Webinar Series

Public Health Research and Surveillance Priorities from the East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment: A Workshop

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

Advances in Multimodal Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Environmental and Biomedical Data Integration-A Workshop

Developing Wearable Technologies to Advance Understanding of Precision Environmental Health – A Workshop

Engaging Scientists in Shared Responsible Innovation in Neuroscience in Southeast Asia – A Workshop

Science-based Approaches for Prioritizing Capabilities for Preventing, Detecting, and Responding to Infectious Disease Outbreaks, Epidemics, and Pandemics - A Symposium

Biohybrid Materials and Technologies for Today and Tomorrow: A Workshop

Interactions of Biotechnology with Human Physiology and Function – A Workshop

Engaging Scientists in Central Asia on Data Governance Principles for Life Science Data

Foundational Research Gaps and Future Directions for Digital Twins

Toward Sequencing and Mapping of RNA Modifications

Successes and Challenges in Biomanufacturing – A Workshop

Understanding the Rules of Life Program: Scientific Advancements and Future Opportunities - A Workshop Series

Indoor Air Management of Airborne Pathogens: A Virtual Workshop Series