Publications
Bioinspiration: A Motivation for Investing in Foundational Biological Research in the U.S.
Author: Johnathan O’Neil
This publication discusses the needed for continued investment from Congress in foundational biological research through the lens of bioinspiration and its return on investment.
Securing the U.S. Bioeconomy: A Managed Access Framework for Biotechnology Innovation
Author: Jon Judd
Policy memo on modernizing the federal biological data ecosystem by operationalizing a managed data-access infrastructure.
Response to DOE’s Request for Information on Partnerships for Transformational AI Models
EBRC’s response to DOE’s Request for Information on Partnerships for Transformational AI Models.
More →Response to NSF TIP’s Workforce Development Roadmap
EBRC’s response to the National Science Foundation for
Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (NSF TIP).
Response to OSTP’s Request for Information on Accelerating the American Scientific Enterprise
An EBRC response to OSTP RFI 90 FR 54412.
More →Response to NSF RFI on Key Technology Focus Areas for the National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Technology, Innovation and Partnerships
EBRC’s response to NSF RFI 90 FR 26330.
More →Nucleic Acid Synthesis Screening elements of EO 14292: Improving the Safety and Security of Biological Research
Recommendations for the development of improved nucleic acid synthesis screening policy in response to EO 14292.
More →DGOF Research elements of EO 14292: Improving the Safety and Security of Biological Research
Brief recommendations for the development of “dangerous gain of function research” policy in response to EO 14292.
More →Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Addressing the Sex Gap in Biomedical Research
Author: Julietta Sheng
This commentary examines how research gaps limit treatment effectiveness and how Congress can close them by investing in sex-informed research.
Risk Mitigation for Biological Design Tools
Author: Sebastian Rivera
A white paper providng commentary and recommendations on biosecurity risk mitigation strategies for biological design tools.
Response to NITRD NCO RFI on the Development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan
EBRC’s recommendations for policy actions needed to sustain and enhance the United States’ AI dominance, focused on developing an accessible, safe, and secure AI ecosystem.
More →Response to RFI on NIST AISI’s Draft Document: Managing Misuse Risk for Dual-Use Foundation (AI) Models
EBRC RFI response in support of the inclusion of Appendix D: Application of NIST AI 800-1 to Chemical and Biological Misuse Risk. Our comment also suggests future efforts.
More →Strengthening a Safe and Secure Nucleic Acid Synthesis Ecosystem
Report resulting from stakeholder engagement around the establishment and proliferation of nucleic acid synthesis standards in response to USG policy.
More →Safety Considerations for Chemical and/or Biological AI Models
An EBRC response to NIST RFI 89 FR 80886: Safety Considerations for Chemical or Biological AI Models.
More →Engineering Biology for Space Health: An Innovative Research Roadmap
A detailed evaluation of opportunities for engineering biology to improve human health and well-being during space exploration missions and help solve societal challenges here on Earth.
More →Engineering Biology Metrics and Technical Standards for the Global Bioeconomy
A response to engineering biology’s need for clear standards and metrics to enable the rapid development of a sustainable bioeconomy.
More →From Intent to Impact: Enabling Transdisciplinary Research for Responsible Scientific Stewardship
Author: Wilson Sinclair
Funders and institutional policymakers together are key to enable researchers to collaborate, ask better questions, and identify better solutions that solve multifaceted global challenges.
Transforming Trash: Strategies to Develop Waste Into a Feedstock for a Circular Bioeconomy
Author: Cynthia Ni
A strategy to develop agriculture and food production waste into biomanufacturing feedstocks that leverages existing, local waste streams; engineering biology; broad stakeholder collaboration; and federal coordination.
Addressing the Climate Crisis Through Engineering Biology
A companion piece to Engineering Biology for Climate & Sustainability, this publication features discussion of engineering biology research and development opportunities to impact climate change and long-term environmental sustainability.
More →Security Considerations at the Intersection of Engineering Biology and Artificial Intelligence
This White Paper describes three areas at the intersection of artificial intelligence and engineering biology that may yield significant security concerns.
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