The BWC Global Forum: Biotech, Biosecurity & Beyond
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Episode #15: Open-Source Intelligence
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Yong-Bee Lim, Deputy Director, Converging Risks Lab & Biosecurity Projects Manager, Council on Strategic Risks July 24, 2024 In this episode, we d...
Episode #14: Artificial Intelligence & Drug Discovery
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kelly Chibale, Founder & Director, University of Cape Town Holistic Drug Discovery & Development Centre April 23, 2024 In this episode, we discuss...
Episode #13: Gene Therapy Delivery
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. David Williams, Chief of the Division of Hematology & Oncology at Boston Children's Hospital, Associate Chairman of the Department of Pediatric O...
Episode #12: Fermentation Science
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Adam Leman, Lead Scientist, Fermentation, Good Food Institute December 19, 2023 In this episode, we discuss the convergence of fermentation, perha...
Episode #11: Gene Synthesis Screening
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. James Diggans, Head of Biosecurity, Twist Bioscience & Chair, International Gene Synthesis Consortium October 19, 2023 In this episode, we discuss...
Episode #10: Gene Drives
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Saurabh Todi, Research Analyst, High-Tech Geopolitics Programme, The Takshashila Institution, India Dr. Shambhavi Naik, Head of Research, The Taks...
Episode #9: Planetary Protection
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Andy Spry, Consultant to the Planetary Protection Officer, NASA April 21, 2023 In this episode, we discuss NASA's Office of Planetary Protection, ...
Episode #8: BWC Working Group on the Strengthening of the Convention
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ms. Deepanwita Chattopadhyay, Chair & Chief Executive Officer, IKP Knowledge Park, India Dr. Diah Iskandriati, Biosafety Officer, Primate Research Cen...
Episode #7: Large Viruses as Gene Therapy Platforms
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Lauren Oldfield, Director of Synthetic Genomics, Replay April 17, 2023 In this episode, we discuss efforts to develop large DNA viruses, such as h...
Episode #6: Cyberbiosecurity
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mariam Elgabry, Founder & CEO, Bronic Ltd April 11, 2023 In this episode, we discuss the risks and challenges associated with the emerging field o...
Episode #5: 9th BWC Review Conference
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. James Revill, Head, WMD & Space Security Programmes, UN Institute for Disarmament Research Dr. Anna Laura Ross, Head, Emerging Technologies, Resea...
Episode #3: Wastewater Surveillance
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Robert Mayall, Chief Technical Officer & Founder, FREDsense September 14, 2022 In this episode, we discuss the technologies and capabilities assoc...
Episode #2: Small Organic Molecules
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jung-Mo Ahn, Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Texas at Dallas September 14, 2022 In this episode, we discuss the use of small molec...
Episode #4: Human Genome Editing
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Kazuto Kato, Professor of Biomedical Ethics & Public Policy, Osaka University October 11, 2022 In this episode, we discuss the current state of te...
Episode #1: De-Extinction Technologies
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Novak, Lead Scientist & Program Manager, Revive & Restore September 6, 2022 In this episode, we discuss Revive & Restore's de-extinction efforts f...