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National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Commissioner Receives National Medal of Science

National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Commissioner Receives National Medal of Science  6 January 2025  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Washington, DC –  On Friday, National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Commissioner Angela Belcher received the National Medal of Science, the nation’s highest honor for scientists and engineers.   Commissioner Belcher is an innovator, teacher, and leader in the […]

National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Announces FY25 NDAA Biotechnology Provisions

National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Announces FY25 NDAA Biotechnology Provisions  18 December 2024  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Washington, DC –    Today, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology announces that Congress has enacted a suite of recommendations designed to galvanize action on biotechnology for the Department of Defense.     “Biotechnology is critical to our national […]

National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Selects Senator Todd Young as Chair

  National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Selects Senator Todd Young as Chair  12 September 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – Today, the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology announces the selection of Senator Todd Young (R-IN) as the new Chair of the Commission. “We appreciate Senator Young’s willingness to serve as Chair and eagerly anticipate the findings of […]

Press Release: National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Applauds U.S. House Passage of BIOSECURE Act

  National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology Applauds U.S. House Passage of BIOSECURE Act 11 September 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC – Today, several Commissioners on the National Security Commission for Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB) applaud the House’s passage of H.R. 8333, the BIOSECURE Act. These Commissioners have previously affirmed their support for the protective measures […]

Leveraging Biological Data

Leveraging Biological Data Leveraging Biological Data Biological data describe a wide range of biological systems and organisms and are essential to develop bio- based solutions and products. Without a strong biological data ecosystem, the United States risks ceding global leadership in scientific innovation and biomanufacturing to competitors like China. This white paper identifies opportunities to […]

Building the Future With Biotech: Defending Our Nation with Biotechnology

Emerging technologies, like biotechnology, strengthen the Department of Defense (DoD)’s advantages against a range of threats. When the DoD operates in challenging environments where time and distance are barriers to equipping, supplying, and protecting warfighters, biotechnology can provide cost-effective and agile solutions to meet these needs. Robust congressional and departmental support for emerging biotechnology will […]

Strengthening Gene Synthesis Security: Desired Outcomes and Capabilities

Strengthening Gene Synthesis Security: Desired Outcomes and Capabilities Gene synthesis, the process of creating physical genes based on digital sequence data, is critical for growing the U.S. biotechnology industry. The industry currently relies on voluntary security guidance from government and industry, which may be an inadequate approach to prevent harms while ensuring global competitiveness. Moving […]