Congressional Science Policy InitiativeinSciTech ForefrontNominee for OSTP director sees key federal role for creating and sharing synthetic biology toolkitsThe field of synthetic biology has enormous potential for constructively impacting society, already contributing products such as drugs…Aug 12, 2021Aug 12, 2021
Congressional Science Policy InitiativeinSciTech ForefrontA health-oriented ARPA could help the U.S. address challenges like antimicrobial resistanceTo help catalyze innovation in the health and biomedical sciences, research and development (R&D) paradigms with a track record of…Aug 12, 2021Aug 12, 2021
Congressional Science Policy InitiativeinSciTech ForefrontFederally-supported initiatives aim to reduce maternal mortality and shed light on the effects of…Each year about 700 women die from pregnancy or birth complications in the U.S., the worst maternal mortality rate out of all…Aug 12, 2021Aug 12, 2021
Congressional Science Policy InitiativeinSciTech ForefrontCOVID-19, advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing, and the U.S. supply chainInnovative manufacturing techniques can expand the production of drugs and medical supplies in the U.S.Aug 11, 2021Aug 11, 2021
Congressional Science Policy InitiativeinSciTech ForefrontCountering Climate Change With Renewable Energy TechnologiesRenewable energy technologies, such as advanced biofuels for transportation, are key for U.S. efforts to mitigate climate changeAug 11, 2021Aug 11, 2021
Congressional Science Policy InitiativeinSciTech ForefrontSafeguarding Benchtop DNA SynthesisBenchtop DNA synthesizers could become more ubiquitous, and it’s up to policymakers to chart the way forwardAug 11, 2021Aug 11, 2021
Congressional Science Policy InitiativeinSciTech ForefrontDNA for Data Storage and RetrievalTo reduce the burden on traditional data centers, improving on DNA data storage could be the keyAug 11, 2021Aug 11, 2021
Congressional Science Policy InitiativeinSciTech ForefrontExtending Human Life with Senescent Cell TreatmentsResearch into senescent cells could result in extended human lifespans and significant policy implicationsAug 11, 2021Aug 11, 2021
Congressional Science Policy InitiativeinSciTech ForefrontPolice Misconduct and Violence: Let the Data TalkLimited insight into police misconduct makes it difficult to improve policing, but a national registry could helpAug 11, 2021Aug 11, 2021
Congressional Science Policy InitiativeinSciTech ForefrontEmpowering Healthy Eating in AmericaPoor diets present elevated health risks, and Americans need help finding the time and resources to eat nutritiouslyAug 11, 2021Aug 11, 2021
