Global Future Council on the Future of Synthetic Biology
Global Future Council on the Future of Synthetic Biology
Council mission and objectives
Synthetic biology is developing the foundational knowledge and tools to engineer biological systems. These capabilities have the potential to address major challenges facing all societies, from climate change to pandemic preparedness to food security. How do we organize globally to unlock this potential and enable benefits for all?
In the 2023/24 term, the GFC on Synthetic Biology will identify critical governance issues, survey the landscape of organizations poised to drive development of the field and industry, and help catalyze new coalitions to ensure a prosperous biofuture.
Co-Chairs
Matthew Chang, Professor, National University of Singapore
Megan Palmer, Senior Director of Public Impact, Ginkgo Bioworks
Council Manager
Brynne Stanton, Lead, Bioeconomy, World Economic Forum
Mobilizing thought leadership for impact
The Global Future Councils serve as a brain trust for leaders from government, business and civil society, and support the Forum’s mission by bringing together experts bound by a shared mission to discuss the most critical issues, generate insights and analysis, and collaborate in shaping agendas.
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