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Strengthening Southeast Asian Academia and Industry Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Safety and Security: Call for Experts

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The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are seeking suggestions for experts to participate in the workshop planning committee on biotechnology and biomanufacturing safety and security in Southeast Asia. 

This workshop will provide an opportunity to share and discuss best practices and frameworks for safety and security in biotechnology and biomanufacturing fields, focusing on bioindustry and nonvaccine biomanufacturing efforts.  The workshop will not discuss  biomanufacturing of vaccines or agricultural products.

National Academies staff are looking to build a committee of approximately 6-8 volunteer experts in addition to collecting information for potential speakers and participants.

Based on the Statement of Task, staff are looking for academic, industry, and government leaders from Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, and the U.S. with expertise in the areas listed below.  

  • Biomanufacturing of bioengineered products
  • Biotechnologies
  • Biological safety and security
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Biomanufacturing safety and security policy
  • Biomanufacturing policy and industry experience
  • Responsible innovation
  • Data security


The National Academies value a wide range of perspectives to strengthen the quality of our work. We carefully consider alternative viewpoints when formulating advice, convening experts with differing experience and perspectives, providing oversight, and conducting all other activities, and strive to foster an environment where all can participate fully. We welcome your suggestions for a broad range of experts to work with us.

We invite you to submit your suggestions by December 23, 2025 AT 11:59 PM.
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