Publications
Potential Changes to the Policies for Oversight of DURC and the P3CO Policy Framework
An EBRC Response to OSTP RFI 88 FR 60513.
More →Identifying Ambiguities, Gaps, Inefficiencies, and Uncertainties in the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology
Response to RFI from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), on behalf of the primary agencies that regulate the products of biotechnology in the U.S.
More →National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative: An EBRC Response to OSTP RFI 87FR77901
Response to an OSTP request for information on the development of a National Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Initiative.
More →Request for Information on Developing a Roadmap for the TIP Directorate at the National Science Foundation
EBRC’s response to the request by the NSF for comments on the development of a roadmap to guide investment decisions of the newly formed TIP Directorate.
More →Biological Carbon Capture and Conversion
Engineering biology for carbon capture and conversion of CO2 emissions are critical to transitioning from the fossil carbon economy and to a circular bioeconomy.
More →Microbiome Research Strategy
Established and coordinated policy and investment in microbiome engineering tool development, computing, and scalable infrastructure safely promotes the US bioeconomy.
More →Biocontainment Policy in a Robust Bioeconomy
Updated biocontainment policy is needed to safely address engineering biology product applications that may extend beyond laboratory walls and into the real world.
More →Response to RFI on Future Topics for Workforce Development in Emerging Technology Career Pathways
Response to request by NSF seeking novel approaches that lead to the recruitment of diverse and creative individuals into emerging technologies.
More →An Assessment of Short-Term Milestones in EBRC’s 2019 Roadmap, Engineering Biology
The Assessment reports on technical achievements and advancements and barriers to progress related to the 2-year milestones from EBRC’s 2019 technical research roadmap.
More →Moonshots for the 21st-Century Bioeconomy
EBRC envisions moonshots for achievements in engineering biology, highlighting the promise and potential of biotechnology, and link to our interactive EBRC roadmaps, which provide more expansive visions of the innovations that are possible through engineering biology research and application.
More →Standards and Metrics to Accelerate the Global Bioeconomy
Challenges, next steps, and recommendations for establishing standards and metrics to promote a secure and robust bioeconomy.
More →Regulatory Clarity, Communication, and Nimbleness
Enabling the safe and secure deployment of biotechnologies to address global challenges.
More →Platform Vulnerabilities and Security in the Bioeconomy
Platform technologies enable the research, development, and commercialization of biotechnologies, but may be vulnerable to exploitation.
More →Biosafety & Biosecurity Innovation Initiative
A Biosafety & Biosecurity Innovation Initiative to coordinate the incorporation of safety and security into engineering biology research and bioeconomic growth.
More →Development of a Workforce to Support a Distributed, Equitable Bioeconomy
The development of biotechnologies requires a talented, trained workforce that reflects the diversity of America.
More →Educating the Next-Generation Bioeconomy Workforce
A robust and distributed bioeconomy requires a skilled, diverse workforce. We describe opportunities and recommendations for improving education and training of the next-generation of biotechnology leaders.
More →Revising Legacy Approaches to Biology Education
To remain globally competitive and prepare our citizens for the jobs of the future, we must rethink how we teach biology.
More →US Leadership in a Global Bioeconomy
The US should seize the opportunity to be a leader in establishing norms, standards, and regulations to ensure an equitable, healthy, and sustainable global bioeconomy.
More →Compilation: EBRC Policy Papers in Response to the 2022 Bioeconomy Executive Order
A compilation of the policy white papers published by EBRC on December 1, 2022 (updated July 2023).
More →Engineering Biology for Climate & Sustainability
This technical roadmap is a critical assessment of opportunities for engineering biology to contribute to tackling the climate crisis and long-term sustainability of products and solutions for health and well-being of Earth and its inhabitants.
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