Gigi Gronvall

Dr. Gigi Gronvall, an expert from the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, discusses the threats of poor indoor air quality including spreading infectious diseases and particulate matter. She also talks about a new framework for states to consider how to mandate clean, filtered air in public spaces to keep people safe.

Ryan Fedasiuk, a research fellow specializing in biotech and U.S.-China relations, and Gigi Gronvall, an immunologist at Johns Hopkins focused on biotech security, dive into the critical role of biotechnology in the U.S. bioeconomy. They discuss the need for national strategies to strengthen biotech amidst global competition and the implications of the Bayh-Dole Act on innovation. The duo also highlights the importance of scientific expertise in policymaking and explore quirky connections between music and biotech, making for a lively and insightful conversation.