Title of Collaborative Activity: |
Technical Working Group on National Security Risks Associated with the Applications Enabled by Advancements in Genome Editing and Synthesis Technologies and Other Related Enabling Technologies |
Description of Collaborative Activity: |
Discusses and evaluates current and emerging risks associated with applications enabled by advancements in genome editing and synthesis technologies and other related enabling technologies. These efforts are intended to support US government national security decision making, including the adjustment or development of policies and actions to address the national security risks associated with the applications of technologies under its purview. |
Type of Collaborative Activity: |
Committee, Advisory Group, or Work Group
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Year the Collaborative Activity Originated: |
2016 |
NIH Participating Institutes/Centers/Office of the Director: |
NIAID, OD/OSP |
HHS Agency Collaborators on this Activity: |
CDC, FDA, OS |
