Publications – 2022 Bioeconomy Executive Order
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 →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.
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