Dr. James Revill, Head, WMD & Space Security Programmes, UN Institute for Disarmament Research Dr. Anna Laura Ross, Head, Emerging Technologies, Research Prioritization & Support Unit, World Health Organization Dr. Leifan Wang, Assistant Professor, Center for Biosafety Research & Strategy, Tianjin University November 28, 2022 This episode was recorded live, on site at the UN Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, as part of the BWC Global Forum side event hosted on the opening day of the 9th BWC Review Conference. Our panel of international experts discusses a broad scope of advances in biology and biotechnology, with a particular focus on policy implications and global frameworks to understand the impact of these advancements and promote their responsible use. These challenges are among the highest priorities for BWC states parties, including in meetings held since the 8th Review Conference (2016), the 9th Review Conference, and looking ahead to the coming years.

Dr. Robert Mayall, Chief Technical Officer & Founder, FREDsense September 14, 2022 In this episode, we discuss the technologies and capabilities associated with wastewater surveillance systems, their rise to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic response, and prospective benefits and risks associated with expansion to other pathogens and purposes.

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 molecules as targeted treatments to interrupt the regulatory pathways responsible for cancer growth, neurodegenerative diseases, and other conditions, with relatively minimal off-target effects.

Dr. Kazuto Kato, Professor of Biomedical Ethics & Public Policy, Osaka University October 11, 2022 In this episode, we discuss the current state of technologies and ethics associated with human genome editing, including as direct treatment for patients and to modify inheritable traits for future generations.

Ben Novak, Lead Scientist & Program Manager, Revive & Restore September 6, 2022 In this episode, we discuss Revive & Restore's de-extinction efforts for the passenger pigeon, including the current state of associated technologies, timeline for developing and implementing future technologies, and intended and unintended consequences of de-extinction.