Tech 101: Synthetic Biology - Global Competition, Strategic Stakes, and Potential Implications for National Security
The field of synthetic biology is rapidly evolving, driven by advances in AI, automation and manufacturing. This convergence has far-reaching implications, and the potential consequences of these developments extend beyond the scientific community, with significant implications for global competition and national security. Just as chip advancements and infrastructure altered computing, synthetic biology is poised to transform biomanufacturing into a driver for US leadership in production of critical materials needed for commercial and defense applications. Longer term, the development of synthetic biology into an engineering discipline that can build biological machines at scale is an area where the US requires a strategic approach that allows us to stay ahead of our competitors (and adversaries). In this talk, I will discuss the current state of synthetic biology (using examples relevant to national security and defense), the challenges of innovating in a competitive environment (including competition with China), and future directions in engineering biology (including potential breakthroughs and challenges that may arise in the coming years).
Speaker Details
Dr. Richard Murray
Caltech
Professor of Control & Dynamical Systems and Bioengineering
Event Topic
Artificial Intelligence, Data Center / Infrastructure, SecurityRelevant Audiences
All State and Local Government, All Federal Government, National Guard, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, City Government, County Government, Municipalities, State Government, Central Intelligence Agency, Department of Agriculture, Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, Department of Energy, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Interior, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Department of State, Department of Transportation, Department of the Treasury, Environmental Protection Agency, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Communications Commission, Food and Drug Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency, General Services Administration, Government Accountability Office, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Institute of Health, National Security Agency, U.S. Agency of International Development, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, U.S. Postal Service, Veterans AffairsOther Agency
Office of the President (includes OMB), Other Federal Agencies, Judicial Branch Agencies, Foreign Governments/Agencies
Government/Members:
$ 0.00
Non Members:
$ 45.00